Clean, Plentiful Energy: Good for Our People and Our Planet

Public spaces and natural resources must be preserved and protected for future generations. Wisconsin has many beautiful parks and public lands for conservation and recreation, but our future is threatened by climate change and weak environmental policies. Our most important industries -- agriculture, manufacturing, and tourism -- all depending on responsible stewardship of natural resources. Fighting climate change requires a real commitment to clean, renewable power, so that we can have a thriving economy that doesn't threaten our environment and natural resources. It also means using grid-enhancing technology so we waste less energy, and placing enery infrastructure responsibly and efficiently to minimize harm to propery values, local communities, land and water, and wildlife. Smart energy policies will benefit our environmental and economic health while delivering clean, reliable, affordable energy. As governor, I will:

• Increase renewable energy targets for utilities so we can target Wisconsin being 100% powered by clean energy by 2050, and encourage pricing that supports rather than punishes clean energy

• Invest in Wisconsin’s burgeoning clean tech sectors, including the design and development of advanced battery technology, fusion energy, sensors and controls, quantum computing, and advanced manufacturing

• Create incentives and partnerships to make Wisconsin the technological center of clean energy and research

• Enhance and modernize our grid, to reduce energy loss and allow greater grid utilization, while passing SB 1125 to ensure that the PSC prioritizes consolidated utility corridors and undergrounding or co-locating along existing transportation corridors for "mega" transmission systems

• Require strong protections for workers and consumers on energy projects, making sure that well-trained and fairly compensated workers are building and maintaining our energy infrastructure, including renewables, and ensuring that all energy developers and producers meet strong safety standards