Wisconsin sets 25 x 25 renewables goal; earmarks $150 million for renewables investments

March 26, 2008

In Wisconsin, Gov. Jim Doyle said that the state will award $150 million over 10 years from the Wisconsin Energy Independence Fund, to encourage energy efficiency and renewable energy. The governor called for the state to generate 25 percent of its power and fuels from renewables by 2025.

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Written by Jim Lane · Filed Under Policy