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Office of Energy Independence
Achieving 25 x 25
In July 2006, Governor Jim Doyle made an historic announcement, the “Declaration of Energy Independence” which charts a new course for clean energy in Wisconsin. A few months later, in April of 2007, Governor Doyle issued Executive Order 192 creating the Office of Energy Independence (OEI) to lead the state’s effort to advance clean energy and bioproducts. This was the beginning of an effort to become the nation’s leader in the drive toward energy independence, moving us away from our addiction on foreign oil.
The OEI is committed to supporting Wisconsin's goal of generating 25% of its electric power and transportation fuels from renewable resources by 2025, capturing 10% of the emerging bioindustry and renewable energy market by 2030, and leading the nation in groundbreaking research that will make clean energy more affordable and will create good paying Wisconsin jobs.
NEWS
April 17, 2008
Wisconsin Energy Independence Fund educational seminars to be held April 18th (WI Commerce Building, 1st floor conference room) or April 25th (UW- Stevens Point, Dreyfus Center, Legacy Room).
The seminars are free to the pulic and are from 9:00 - 11:30 am. Reservations will not be accpeted so please arrive early as space is limited. Parking is available in Madison in Capitol area ramps and in LOT X at UW-Stevens Point.
April 1, 2008
The Wisconsin Energy Independence Fund grant application is now open. Applications are due by June 2, 2008.
March 31, 2008
Governor Jim Doyle and OEI launched the Energy Independent Communities Partnership. The Office of Energy Independence will partner with individual communities to increase their use of clean energy, maximize energy efficiency, and capitalize on their unique resources to become more energy independent. This partnership, the first of its kind in the nation, embraces the approaches and solutions that communities are currently exploring. Energy Independent Communities will decide on strategies based on their unique assets and how they will capitalize on the diversity of their resources. To learn more, visit the Energy Independent Community tab or click here.
March 24, 2008
Governor Jim Doyle joined business leaders, investors, researchers, and community members to launch his new energy plan for Wisocnsin. The plan details strategies to move Wisconsin forward to promote renewable energy, create new jobs, increase energy security, and improve the environment. Clean Energy Wisconsin Report.
March 2008
WP&L (Alliant Energy) has issued a Request for Information to the public in order to gather information on growing, harvesting, processing and delivering biomass fuel for its proposed Nelson Dewey 3 power plant project in Cassville (Grant County), WI. The deadline for submitting information on this Request is April 18, 2008.
The purpose of this Request for Information (RFI) is to determine interest and capability levels of existing agricultural, forestry and other businesses or organizations to meet the fuel needs of NED 3 and to begin the process of creating long-term aggregator/processor/supplier networks for NED 3.
Interested persons should click here and follow the instructions or contact Bill Johnson at Alliant Energy (609) 742-0824.
 2007 Wisconsin Energy Statistics
In 2006, Wisconsin spent almost $19.5 billion on energy - a new record. To reduce our dependence on imported energy, Governor Doyle committed the state to the goal of 25x25 to develop Wisconsin's energy resources. The Wisconsin Office of Energy Independence is working to make the 25x25 goals a reality, and the Wisconsin Energy Statistics will document our progress. More Information.
Biofuels
New sources of energy based on available self-renewing resources can help cut our nation's increasing reliance on foreign petroleum-based fuels. Learn about alternative fuels, vehicles and transportation technologies, retail fuel locations, and guidelines for building biofuels facilities.
Bioproducts
Learn about renewable resource opportunities available in household, industrial, and commercial products.
Renewable Energy
Go Green, Buy Clean Energy! Renewable energy and energy efficiency opportunities to power your home and business.
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