Department of Energy

AG Kaul and Coalition File Lawsuit Against the Trump Administration for Illegally Terminating Funding for Energy and Infrastructure Programs

UW-Madison Saw 17% Cut to Federal Research Funds Under Trump

Outgoing Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin said federal research cut by $27 million in 2025.

Under Trump Wisconsin Lost 2,400 Federal Workers Yet Spending Rose

Remaining federal workers face more work, fewer resources.

2025 Wrap Up: Gov. Evers Highlights 2025 Accomplishments

Judge Urged to Block Plan Connecting New Power Plants to Midwest Grid

Fast-tracked process favors fossil fuels over clean energy, environmental groups say.

We Energies Plans Nine Power Projects With $5.5 Billion Cost

Utility wants to build 7 solar projects, 2 new gas plants to create almost three gigawatts of new power.

Gov. Evers Calls on Trump To Preserve $1.5 Billion in Wisconsin Energy Grants

U.S. Department of Energy anticipates scaling up earlier announced cuts.

Gov. Evers Urges Trump Administration Not to Terminate $1.5 Billion in Funding Awarded to Wisconsin Companies and Organizations for Energy Projects

Governor warns Trump Administration that rolling back already-approved awards at a time of record-high energy demand and rising costs would be reckless

Wisconsin Could Lose $130 Million In Energy-Related Grants Under Trump Admin Cuts

Largest items on chopping block are rural grid improvements and a power storage system.

AG Kaul Wins Court Order Protecting Wisconsins Energy Program Funding

AG Kaul Opposes EPA Proposal to Undermine Climate Science and Roll Back Vehicle Emissions Standards

Gov. Evers Sends Letter Urging Congress to Reject President Trump’s Reckless Cuts to Programs That Lower Costs for Working Families, Support Affordable Housing, Invest in Local Communities

Governor warns Wisconsin Congressional delegation that President Trump’s budget will gut programs aimed at lowering energy bills, improving access to affordable housing, and investing in local community and economic development

AG Kaul Sues to Stop Federal Cuts That Threaten Wisconsin’s Energy Program

Port Washington Data Center Would Include $175 Million In Public Infrastructure Costs

Developer would front cash and be repaid from property tax revenue data center generates.

AG Kaul Opposes DOE’s Use of Accelerated Rulemaking Process to Dismantle Anti-Discrimination Regulations

Trump’s order to keep Michigan coal plant running could mean higher energy costs in Wisconsin

Wisconsin Joins Lawsuit Challenging EV Charging Funding Freeze

Gov. Evers says Trump is 'trying to block Wisconsin from receiving the investments we were promised.'

Wisconsin Lawmakers Discuss Pro-Nuclear Energy Bills

GOP bills would conduct nuclear siting study, convene nuclear conference in Madison

AG Kaul Wins Preliminary Injunction Against Trump Administration for Mass Firings of Federal Probationary Employees

More Local Governments in Wisconsin Powered By Renewable Energy

Sun Prairie, River Falls hit 100% renewable electricity for city operations.

Trump Could Kill Milwaukee’s Plan To Improve Building Energy Efficiency

City won federal grant to cover start-up costs of energy saving effort. Will it be killed?

AG Kaul Wins Temporary Block on Mass Firings of Federal Probationary Employees and Gets Fired Employees Their Jobs Back

Federal Judge Orders 18 Federal Agencies to Give Employees Their Jobs Back By Monday

John Myer named 5 Lakes Institute Fellow

Gov. Evers, PSC Announce Wisconsin’s Launch of Home Electrification and Appliance Rebate Program

$2.5 Billion for Clean Energy, Battery Storage Committed to We Energies

Smaller Zero-Energy Homes Program Moving Forward

Council backs 25 grants of $40,000 for zero-energy homes.

Wisconsin Adds More Than 2,200 ‘Clean Energy’ Jobs

Inflation Reduction Act caused surge says new report. State total tops 73,000.

BBB Tip: Fall home maintenance – get ready for the winter

Federal Grant Boosting Energy Efficient Affordable Housing Program

$3.4 million grant supports program building new affordable homes with net-zero greenhouse gas emissions.

‘Energy Dome’ Project Moves Forward

Huge, nationally unique energy storage system in Columbia County could be online in 2027.

UWM Will Help Midwest Community Colleges Provide Green Job Training

UW-Milwaukee will assist 9 community colleges in Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa and Illinois to establish training centers

Amano awarded $5.7 million from DOE to lead consortium for green jobs in manufacturing

Gov. Evers Joins PSC, U.S. Department of Energy to Announce Wisconsin’s Launch of First Home Energy Rebates Program

Wisconsin becomes first state in the nation to launch Home Efficiency Rebate Program 

MMSD Announces $13 Million Water Tech Lab

Federally funded lab at water reclamation facility in Oak Creek to develop new technologies.

Research Facility All About Cutting-Edge, Cost-Effective Advancements in Wastewater Treatment Technology

Harley-Davidson Gets $89 Million Federal Grant for Electric Motorcycles

Part of huge federal investment in helping manufacturing while pursuing climate goals.

We Energies’ Natural Gas Plans Are A Mistake

Proposals represent a substantial deviation from clean, affordable energy goals.

Large Milwaukee Buildings Will Be Required To Conduct Energy Benchmarks

Simply tracking the data expected to trigger process that cuts energy use by 2.4% per year.

Granholm Touts ‘Investing In America’ Initiative On Milwaukee Visit

Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm cites impact on Milwaukee, three area companies.

Gov. Evers Announces Wisconsin has been Selected by U.S. Department of Energy for Rural Clean Energy Demonstrations 

Collaborative partnerships between local and Tribal government and industry will bring economic and clean energy benefits to rural Wisconsin communities

UWM awarded $975,000 to expand its expertise in clean-energy workforce development

EPA, HUD, DOE Sign Joint Letter Asking Utility Companies to Make Energy and Water Usage Data Available for Multifamily Properties

Leaders of three federal agencies join forces to seek data that will facilitate green upgrades to the nation’s housing stock

Gov. Evers Slams Senate Republicans for Baselessly Firing PSC Commissioner Huebner

Governor appoints Kristy Nieto to the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin

We Energies, Alliant Closing Coal Plants

But customers could be paying off utilities' coal plant debt for years to come.

Baldwin, Colleagues Push Biden Administration to Correct Inflation Reduction Act Guidelines that Undercut U.S. Manufacturers

Senators push to ensure that the steel and iron in solar projects are produced in the United States

City Seeks 20% Cut in Energy Costs for 106 Buildings

And 45% emissions reduction. Seeking contractor, federal funding to meet climate goals.

State Utility Will Create Nationally Unique ‘Energy Dome’

Alliant Energy wins $30 million federal grant to create energy storage facility.

State Can’t Regulate We Energies $100 Million Project for Microsoft

Critics blame Foxconn law's loopholes, call for legislative fix. 'It's outrageous.'

We Energies Could Delay Shutting Down Coal Plants

Had planned shutdown of Oak Creeks unit in 2024 and 2025. Now not sure.

Wisconsin Has Developed Technique That Could Recycle Flexible Plastics

Process developed by UW-Madison professor and Green Bay company still in early stages.

Switching To Electric Vehicles Would Save Milwaukee County Money

A new analysis of fleet electrification shows savings along with massive reduction in emissions.

Should State Use More Nuclear Power?

Federal, state officials say it may be needed for Wisconsin to meet climate change goals.

Proposal Requires All-EV or Hybrid City Fleet

Ald. Dimitrijevic and ECO office want to move toward only low or zero-emission vehicles.

City Seeks Developers To Build Net-Zero-Energy Homes

Two test homes would be built as part of strategy to develop a housing factory.

Senator Baldwin Secures Over $255 Million for Wisconsin in Senate Appropriations Legislation

Projects championed by Senator Baldwin were included in Fiscal Year 2023 bipartisan bill

BBB Tip: Fall home maintenance – get ready for the winter

New Programs Help Pay for Energy Efficiency

And energy assistance. How to get funding from state and federal programs.

Wisconsin Joins Multi-State Pact In Bid for Hydrogen Funding

Wisconsin joins MN, ND and MT in creating "hub" that hopes to land part of $8 billion in federal clean energy funding.

Gov. Evers Joins Fellow Midwest Governors in Announcing Regional Coalition to Promote Clean Hydrogen Production

Coalition will work to bring clean hydrogen investments to the Midwest, creating good-paying jobs, lowering emissions, and reducing long-term energy costs

Statewide Democratic Candidates

Contested races for treasurer, secretary of state, lieutenant governor and U.S. senator.

Wisconsin Center Expansion Over Budget

WCD exploring value engineering, additional bonding, federal grants and cutting features.

Wisconsin focuses on energy emergency planning

Marquette engineering professor awarded $2.5 million Department of Energy grant

Senator Baldwin Works to Deliver $95 Million to Make Homes More Energy Efficient in Wisconsin, Lower Costs for Families

Wisconsinites can access $95 million from the Baldwin-supported infrastructure law to lower utility bills for families with energy efficiency upgrades through DOE's Weatherization Assistance Program

County Executive David Crowley Thanks President Biden for Lowering Energy Costs for Milwaukee County Families

Wisconsin Can Access $95 Million From President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to Lower Utility Bills for Working Families

Baldwin Joins Bipartisan Group of Colleagues in Urging Biden Administration to Prioritize Fertilizer Production

Increasing domestic production would stabilize the rapidly increasing price of fertilizer

Senator Baldwin Statement on President Zelensky’s Address to Congress and Her Support for Ukraine

Baldwin Voted for $14.2 Billion in Support for Ukraine and NATO

Port Milwaukee Wind Turbine Celebrates 10th Anniversary

As Putin’s Illegal Invasion of Ukraine Causes Gas Prices to Rise, Baldwin Joins Colleagues to Urge Biden Administration to Tap Strategic Petroleum Reserve

Bill Blocks Competition on Transmission Lines

Does bipartisan proposal insure access to reliable power or favor established state utilities?

State Added Most Solar Ever in 2021

300 megawatts of utility-scale solar came online in Wisconsin, as renewable energy grows.

NNSA Awards $37 Million To Promote U.S. Production of Critical Medical Isotope

Wisconsin-based company will help secure U.S. supply of Mo-99 used in 40,000 medical procedures daily, promote nuclear nonproliferation

BBB Tip: Buying and servicing your HVAC systems

Marquette professor receives Department of Energy grant through ASCEND program

Gov. Evers Announces WEDC Incentive Package for Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company in Chippewa Falls

New Enterprise Zone would help company retain nearly 500 high-paying jobs in Chippewa Falls

BBB Tip: Fall home maintenance

Look for the Alternative Fuel Corridor Signs on I-94

Marquette engineering professor honored with young scholar award

Gov. Evers Appoints Tyler Huebner to the Public Service Commission

Innovators, entrepreneurs are center of UWM engineering conference

A Billboard With a Simple Message

Erected downtown this month and for DNC: 3% of U.S. military spending could end global starvation.

Coal Shipping Down, Wind Cargo Surges

Utilities have retired 546 coal-fired plants while shipping of wind turbines sets record.

Marquette engineering professor receives $500,000 award from Department of Energy

Dr. Nathan Weise said his project, “Ultra-Fast Resonant DC Breaker,” will develop a direct-current, transformational, state-of-the-art breaker.

Working for Clean Energy a Tricky Task

Polls show bipartisan support, but how you talk about it matters.

Marquette chemistry professor earns early career research grant from Department of Energy

Dr. Jier Huang’s research aims to address the challenge of capturing carbon dioxide and converting it into useful chemicals for use in solar energy, such as storing energy produced by solar panels.

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Helps Introduce the American Cures Act and American Innovation Act

"As the granddaughter of an NIH-funded scientist, I have long championed strengthening our federal investments in Made in Wisconsin science and research."

Governor-elect Tony Evers and Lt. Governor-elect Mandela Barnes Announce Agriculture, Energy, and Natural Resources Policy Advisory Council

"We’re going to bring science back to decision-making in Wisconsin."

The Little Windmill That Could

Mayor celebrates city's only wind turbine; 1 million kilowatt hours of power earned $53,000

Tech Challenge to connect innovative water solutions with industry needs

New initiative of The Water Council helps water technology companies and large water users find new ideas, talent and investment opportunities

Experts Predict Growth in Electric Cars

Speakers at Milwaukee forum say charging stations are biggest issue, which VW settlement will fund.

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Leads Bipartisan Amendment to Support Medical Innovations

Amendment funds and advances Department of Energy efforts to produce domestic medical isotopes

Wyden, Paul, Welch, Sensenbrenner Introduce Legislation to Increase Transparency of Intelligence Spending

Currently, spending levels for these federal intelligence agencies and activities is classified and hidden from the public.

UWM biologist awarded $2.8 million grant to investigate kelp for bioenergy

The project will create and maintain a kind of “seed stock” for breeding kelp with genetic traits best suited for mass production.

Milwaukee Grows Its Green Program

Environmental program saving millions in taxes, winning private sector participants.

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin, Colleagues to President Trump: We Must Do More for Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands

Senators call for swift additional actions following devastating storms

Milwaukee Engineering Research Conference begins Thursday at UWM

More than 20 of the nation's most influential leaders in engineering will speak

MREA Brings on Solar Finance Manager to Aid Solar Deployment in Midwest

Eric Rehm will lead MREA’s efforts in Wisconsin, Illinois, Iowa, and Minnesota to help businesses define and grow investments in solar energy.

Shorewood and Milwaukee residents install record-breaking amount of solar through partnerships with Midwest Renewable Energy Association

This is the first time Milwaukee’s solar group buy program has covered the entire city.