Wisconsin Clean Energy Guide
Wisconsin utilities are accelerating solar and wind development to meet customer demand and corporate sustainability commitments through MISO's regional market.
Quick Stats
Source: American Clean Power Association, Q3 2025
Policy Overview
Wisconsin has a renewable portfolio standard requiring 10% renewable energy by 2015, which has been exceeded. Major utilities including We Energies and Alliant Energy have announced more ambitious voluntary clean energy goals.
The state's Focus on Energy program provides incentives for renewable energy and energy efficiency. Corporate demand from manufacturers and technology companies is driving utility clean energy procurement.
Grid Operator
Wisconsin is served by MISO, which coordinates regional transmission planning and wholesale electricity markets across the Midwest.
Active Projects
Utility Solar
Wisconsin utilities are developing multiple large solar facilities across southern and western Wisconsin as part of coal retirement replacement.
Wind Development
Wind projects in rural Wisconsin communities provide lease payments to landowners and tax revenue to local governments.