Department of Energy

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

2025 Wrap Up: Gov. Evers Highlights 2025 Accomplishments

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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."

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

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.

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.

Marquette biochemist identifies blueprint for enzyme that makes ammonia

Discovery could lead to energy savings in fertilizer production

Mayor Barrett unveils enhanced resources for Milwaukee property owners

Private buildings have access to streamlined services, resources for energy efficiency

Wisconsin Clean Cities “REV UP WISCONSIN”

Wisconsin’s First Electric Vehicle Group Buy Program Heads to Milwaukee

Bipartisan ‘Manufacturing Universities’ Legislation Passes Senate Committee

Provision would strengthen U.S. engineering programs to meet 21st century manufacturing demands

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Champions Investments in Water Infrastructure and Energy Efficiency

“I am proud to fight for smart investments to build a strong Made in Wisconsin economy.”

Shorewood and Milwaukee residents going solar through partnerships with Midwest Renewable Energy Association

The first of over a dozen informational sessions is at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, April 26, at Three Lions Pub, 4515 N Oakland Ave.

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Statement on Bipartisan Energy Reforms

Wisconsin energy leaders praise Baldwin’s bipartisan provisions included in bill

MREA Honored at RENEW Energy Policy Summit

The Solar East Side group buy was one of 10 solar initiatives in 2015 singled out by RENEW Wisconsin for special recognition at its annual policy summit last week.

The Water Council, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Participate in White House Roundtable on Water Innovation

The Roundtable aimed to challenge stakeholders to increase innovation and investments in water technologies.

Baldwin Provisions to Protect the Great Lakes and Strengthen Wisconsin’s Innovation Clears Major Senate Hurdle

Language included in appropriations bill passes through committee

Governor Scott Walker Announces Administration Staff Changes

Today, Governor Scott Walker announced the following administrative staff changes

Baldwin, Alexander Introduce Supercomputing Legislation to Make U.S. Safer and More Competitive

Wisconsin’s computer development and manufacturing industry stands to benefit from bipartisan legislation

Unprecedented industry-academic partnership to focus on energy storage as Johnson Controls and UWM and UW-Madison name endowed professorship

The appointment, based at UW-Milwaukee’s College of Engineering & Applied Science and affiliated with WEI, is part of a collaboration among Johnson Controls, and two of the state’s largest public research universities.

Marquette University to inaugurate 24th president Sept. 19

Marquette University will officially welcome its 24th president, Dr. Michael R. Lovell, during an Inaugural Mass and Inauguration Ceremony on Sept. 18-19.

Marquette University President Michael R. Lovell Named Co-Chair of Innovation in Milwaukee (MiKE)

Academic representation key to leadership team in supporting innovation, collaboration

President Hines to vacate Common Council seat

Common Council President Willie L. Hines, Jr., who has served as Milwaukee’s 15th District Alderman since 1996 and Council president since 2004, announced today that he is resigning his seat on the Council effective tomorrow, February 1, 2014.

Milwaukee One of Six Cities Selected to Receive Free Neighborhood Development Consultations Under Second Year of US EPA Grant to Global Green, USA

Sustainability Experts from Global Green USA to Visit Towns Across the Country in 2013

Energy Action Month – Get a Free LED Lightbulb

Today, Mayor Barrett declared that October is Energy Action Month.

Mayor Barrett and U.S. Secretary of Energy Chu call for renewed Clean Energy Tax Credits as Milwaukee joins the Better Buildings Challenge

Milwaukee commits to reduce energy use by 20% by 2020