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RENEW Wisconsin is a nonprofit organization dedicated to building a stronger, healthier, more vibrant Wisconsin through the advancement of renewable energy. We work on policies and programs that expand solar power, wind power, renewable fuels, local hydropower, building electrification, energy storage, and electric vehicles.
Our Focus
Renewable Spotlight
Key initiatives, events, and news you need to know about.
Wisconsin’s Roadmap to Net Zero
New detailed energy and economic modeling shows Wisconsin can cost-effectively transition to net-zero emissions by 2050, reaching a point where we emit no more carbon into the atmosphere than can be removed. Learn More
Inflation Reduction Act
The Inflation Reduction Act was passed with people in mind. Learn More
Solar for Good
Solar for Good announces new grants to install solar energy for nonprofits. Learn More
Renewable Energy Installation Map
See Wisconsin’s commercial renewable energy installations in on map. View Map
Project Progress
See the project status of exciting renewable energy development in Wisconsin. Learn More
Solar Farms
Solar farms provide homegrown, healthy, and smart energy to Wisconsin citizens. Learn More
News
Porchlight Solar Approved by PSC
On Thursday, December 4, 2025, the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC) approved Porchlight Solar, a 163.8 Megawatt (MW) solar project paired with a 50 MW battery in Portage County. In their verbal decision, PSC commissioners noted that the Porchlight Solar Projec team made a good effort to work with community members on this project. The commission also noted the many positive comments that came through in support of this project, including RENEW’s. If you submitted a comment in support of this project, thank you for helping us get this project across the finish line!
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Many Ways to Give
As we enter the season of thanks, togetherness, and gift-giving, those of us at RENEW Wisconsin wanted to talk about that last one. As a nonprofit that focuses on policy and legislation that helps to accelerate the clean energy transition, we depend on the kindness of individuals, businesses, and a number of grants to keep the advocacy work moving.
There are several avenues we’ve made available to clean energy advocates to provide financial support (and ideally, a little tax break for you). Below is a quick breakdown of all the ways to give.
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Help Us Reach Our Goal This Giving Tuesday
It’s that time of year again, the one every nonprofit organization spends many a sleepless night over. Is it out of excitement for an opportunity to reach out to our supporters, dread over how much money we may or may not raise, or both? Regardless, it’s Giving Tuesday, and if you’re in the giving spirit today, we’d like to ask you to help us reach our goal of raising $15,000 in individual donations by the end of the year.
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Our members are invested in advancing clean energy in Wisconsin. RENEW Wisconsin leads and represents these businesses and organizations who want more clean, renewable energy in Wisconsin.
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