Energize Wisconsin
By Wisconsin Conservative Energy Forum
Energize WisconsinMar 31, 2023
Shining Bright: Unveiling the Power of Community Solar in Wisconsin
In this episode, we are joined by Sarah Moon, co-founder and Principal of Fieldworks Power. Together, we delve into the exciting world of community solar initiatives in Wisconsin, exploring the strides made thus far and peering into the promising future ahead.
Charged Up: Wisconsin's EV Future
What does the new EV (Electrical Vehicle) Legislation mean for Wisconsinites? Tune in to hear the benefits and disadvantages of the future of EVs featuring Emma Heins, Policy manager at the Electrification Coalition.
For more information on the Electrification Coalition and EVs, visit ElectrificationCoaltion.org.
Agriculture and Clean Energy
How does agriculture, one of Wisconsin's biggest industries, coexist with renewable energy initiatives in the state? This episode features Jason Mugaini, Executive Director of Wisconsin Farm Bureau’s Governmental Relations, discusses benefits of challenges of adapting clean energy into the "America's Dairyland".
Conservatives in Clean Energy
This episode features Rebecca Kleefisch, former Lieutenant Governor of Wisconsin and our newest Board member of the Wisconsin Conservative Energy Forum. We discuss what it means to be a conservative supporting clean energy and the challenges that we face in Wisconsin politics.
Clean Energy in WI Legislature
This episode discussed the clean energy initiatives in the Wisconsin Legislature and upcoming issues that will impact policy changes in Wisconsin with Senator Julian Bradley, who represents the 28th district of the Wisconsin State Senate. He is also the Chair of the Utilities, Technology, and Telecommunications Committee and Co-Chair of the Information Policy and Technology Committee.
Moving Energy Forward in WI
What does the evolution of energy look like in Wisconsin? Ellen Nowak, former Wisconsin Public Service Commissioner, shares her experiences in the past few years and her perspective on where renewable energy is headed in Wisconsin. This episode also introduces the new host and Executive Director of Wisconsin Conservative Energy Forum, Ryan Huebsch.
Securitization
What is Securitization and how do we utilize it in Wisconsin? Landon Stevens, Director of Policy and Advocacy from Conservative Energy Network, discusses the changing energy markets and tools that we can use to ease the transition into clean energy.
Utility-scale Developments
What are the impacts of Utility-scale Developments? Join Peder Mewis, Regional Policy Manager from Clean Grid Alliance, and Matt Johnson, Field Director for Land and Liberty as they discuss the growth of utility-scale projects and the evolution of Wisconsin's energy mix.
SolarShare Wisconsin
Cory Neeley, Director of SolarShare Wisconsin, explains how SolarShare Wisconsin Cooperative allows Wisconsin residents to invest in solar farms in the state.
Community Solar
Interested in solar panels but can't install them on your own roof? Peter Lund from Nautilus Solar dives deep into how Community solar a.k.a. the "Netflix of Solar" can solve your problem.
Energy in a polar vortex.
We are joined by Matt Welch, Executive Director of Conservative Texans for Energy Innovation to discuss events in Texas and the polar vortex. In the second half of the episode we then speak with Matt Cole, Director of Operations at Alliant Energy about energy infrastructure here in the Midwest.