Clean Wisconsin

SUNDAY READ: When the Wisconsin State Legislature returns to Madison in January for the new session, both the Senate and Assembly will look quite a bit different. The November election was the first to use the new district maps signed into law earlier this year. Government Relations Director Erik Kanter explains how the November election changed the make up of the legislature in "State Legislature shakes up after election," featured in the latest issue of The Defender. Read the story here: https://lnkd.in/gMp6vXZZ #CleanWisconsin #Defender #WisconsinPolitics #Legislature #Policy

SOLAR AT SCHOOL: A brand-new rooftop solar array at Sauk Prairie High School is already saving the school district big bucks thanks in part to investments from the Inflation Reduction Act! The school's 150 kW rooftop array, which started running earlier this fall, generates enough energy to offset 100% of the energy needs for the school's River Arts Center! The school district plans to install a solar array on Bridges Elementary next, which will help the district save even more money in the future. 📷: Sauk Prairie School District #Funds4WI #FederalFundingFriday #ActOnClimate #FFF #CleanWisconsin

Did you HEAR? A new home energy rebates program just launched for Wisconsinites thanks to the Inflation Reduction Act! The Home Electrification and Appliances Rebate (HEAR) program offers low- and moderate-income households up to $14,000 for upgrades like heat pumps, electric stoves, insulation, and more. 💸 Save money: efficient appliances can significantly lower monthly energy bills 🏭 Cut emissions: reduce greenhouse gas emissions by switching to efficient electric appliances 🩺 Protect your health: electric appliances don’t release dangerous indoor air pollution like gas appliances do Wisconsin is one of the first states in the country to rollout the HOMES and HEAR programs, which are both funded by the IRA! Learn more about the programs here: https://lnkd.in/gce2Y7ZU #Funds4WI #HomeEfficiency #Savings #Upgrades #CleanWisconsin #HEAR

The future of two home energy rebate programs, which offer millions of dollars for energy efficiency upgrades to Wisconsinites, is unclear due to the election of Donald Trump. Trump has said he wants to terminate the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), the landmark climate law that includes $145 billion in direct energy and climate spending. Clean Buildings Manager Tom Agger shares why it's important to take advantage of these cost-saving programs now in "The future of home energy rebates is unclear," featured in the latest issue of The Defender. Read the story here: https://lnkd.in/gym3C_AC #WorthProtecting #Defender #Funds4WI #InflationReductionAct #Energy #Savings #CleanWisconsin

The Safe Drinking Water Act protects vast amounts of the nation's drinking water, but how did it become a law? Join us for a brief history lesson on its 50th anniversary! Read more about this critical public health protection here: https://lnkd.in/gaXqni7G #SafeDrinkingWaterAct #50Years #WorthProtecting #CleanWisconsin #CleanWater

SUNDAY READ: This year marks the 50th anniversary of the initial enactment of the Safe Drinking Water Act — a pivotal federal law that protects vast amounts of the nation’s drinking water. Despite its current strength, it took an incredible amount of work to pass subsequent strengthening amendments. These protections are under constant threat, perhaps now more than ever. Read more about how this essential law came to be and how important it is for our daily lives here: https://lnkd.in/gaXqni7G #WorthProtecting #Defender #SafeDrinkingWaterAct #Anniversary #CleanWater #CleanWisconsin

Clean Wisconsin attorney Evan Feinauer took a moment during yesterday's #Line5 press conference to talk about the important nature of wetlands in this case. Canadian oil giant Enbridge wants to start clearing trees and filling wetlands across northern Wisconsin to make way for a new 41-mile segment of its pipeline. We cannot let that happen. 💧 #protectourwater

CUTTING COSTS AND ENERGY: The Inflation Reduction Act is helping businesses like Pielhop Wieting Funeral Homes invest in their futures while making major savings along the way! A combined $90K from the Rural Energy for America Program, which is funded by the IRA, will help the business upgrade to more efficient heating, ventilation and cooling systems, install more efficient windows and doors, and install a small solar array that will cover nearly three quarters of the business' annual energy use! #Funds4WI #FederalFundingFriday #ActOnClimate #FFF #CleanWisconsin

HISTORIC WIN FOR CLEAN ENERGY: Vista Sands was just approved by the Public Service Commission! The solar farm will be the most powerful solar project in the state, generating enough energy to to power about 200,000 Wisconsin homes! ⚡️ "Today the PSC approved the biggest step toward curbing Wisconsin’s carbon emissions in the state’s history. Deployment of clean energy on this scale will do more to advance state energy policy than has any construction project in Wisconsin to date," — Clean Wisconsin General Counsel Katie Nekola Vista Sands will displace millions of tons of carbon dioxide and other pollutants over its lifespan, helping to make Wisconsin's air cleaner for everyone to breathe. ☀️ The project will also take dozens of high-capacity wells out of operation and drastically cut pesticide & fertilizer use across the area, helping replenish aquifer levels and reduce water contamination in the Central Sands region! 💧 AND it will provide $6.5 million/ year to local towns and counties to invest in critical local needs like repairing roads, purchasing emergency equipment, improving parks and expanding services. 💰 #CleanWisconsin #SolarEnergy #CleanAir #VistaSands #cleanenergy #wisconsinsolar #cleanair #solarpower #solarfarm #actonclimate #climateaction

Today Clean Wisconsin and our partners took legal action to block permits Canadian oil giant Enbridge needs to build a new, 41-mile segment of its Line 5 pipeline through some of our state’s most pristine and valuable wetlands. The DNR issued permits in November that would allow Enbridge to clear trees, dig trenches and fill wetlands to make way for the pipeline. We can't let that happen. Clean Wisconsin and Midwest Environmental Advocates (representing the League of Women Voters of Wisconsin, 350 Wisconsin, and Sierra Club Wisconsin) filed a challenge to the DNR’s decision because the permits fail to protect our critical water resources. "These are some of the most treasured areas in Wisconsin. When we think of the beauty our state, our precious freshwater resources, the places we must protect, these areas are at the top of the list," — Clean Wisconsin attorney Brett Korte Read more at cleanwisconsin.org #WorthProtecting #StopLine5 #CleanWisconsin #CleanWater #RejectLine5