Energy on Wisconsin engages communities, tribes, businesses and organizations to advance Wisconsin’s transformation to a clean energy economy for the health, prosperity and resilience of all its people and future generations.

Energy on Wisconsin, a program of the UW-Madison Extension Community Economic Development Program, educates, provides funding opportunities, and facilitates information sharing between communities, tribes, state and local officials, businesses, private and municipal utilities, state programs, nonprofit energy organizations, technical colleges and higher education institutions.

Clean Energy Funding

Federal and state funding for energy efficiency, renewable energy, clean transportation, and energy equity is widely available. Go to the Funding Tab to see new grant opportunities or watch a webinar in Extension’s Clean Energy Funding Series.

Energy Independent Communities

Energy on Wisconsin assists local governments with how to profitably and effectively meet their energy independent community goals – to generate from 25% - 100% of their energy use from renewable energy locally.

Outreach & Education

From local events to webinars to training and conferences on everything clean energy, you'll find the latest opportunities here.

It is clear that the transition to a clean, low carbon energy economy is happening in Wisconsin and, that there is growing robust public engagement in how that happens and the pace to success.