• HOME
• ABOUT
  • Leadership
  • Organization
  • History
• NEWS
• STRATEGY
• STAY CONNECTED
• RESOURCES

Wisconsin

Updated July 2010

Contacts:
John Shenot - Policy Advisor,
Public Service Commission of Wisconsin
608 267-3798  John.shenot@wisconsin.gov 

David Siebert – Director,
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
608 264-6048 
David.siebert@wisconsin.gov 

Overview of Status:

Wisconsin completed several studies to explore possibilities for offshore wind development in the Great Lakes. A significant component of Wisconsin's RES goal for 2025 is mandated to come from in-state energy sources.

Proposed Projects:

Policy and Regulation:

Statewide target of 10% by 2015; requirement varies by utility.

Studies, Research and Development:

In 2008 the Wisconsin Public Service Commission convened a Wind on the Water study group to consider the full range of legal/regulatory, environmental, community, technical, and economic issues related to offshore wind development. The final report, titled Harnessing Wisconsin's Energy Resources: An Initial Investigation Into Great Lakes Wind Development was delivered in January 2009.

In 2009 the Great Lakes Commission published Preparation for Offshore Wind in Lake Michigan: Information Solicitation Options for Michigan and Wisconsin. The document explores potential Requests for Information or Requests for Proposals and summarizes solicitations issued by East Coast states.

Wisconsin established a Governor’s Global Warming Task Force, which delivered the report Wisconsin's Strategy for Reducing Global Warming in July 2008. This report recommended a study of the potential for offshore wind development.

The Midwest Renewable Energy Association has a mission "to promote renewable energy, energy efficiency, and sustainable living through education and demonstration." This group does not appear to be currently involved with offshore wind initiatives, but it might be a useful resource in the future.