Gov. Tony Evers released the state’s first-ever Clean Energy Plan Tuesday after issuing an executive order that created the state’s Office of Sustainability and Clean Energy (OSCE).
The effort is part of a broader collaborative effort to make all electricity consumed within the state of Wisconsin totally carbon-free by 2050.
The Clean Energy Plan puts forth numerous strategies to lower energy prices for Wisconsin families, promote energy independence in the state by cutting reliance on out-of-state sources, improve water security and weather-resistant infrastructure and invest in job training to support industries and technologies, such as solar energy, that are conducive to cleaner energy.
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