Via the 2021 Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) and the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), the federal government created numerous programs that will support local climate and clean energy initiatives. Many of these efforts are ongoing.
Sustainability Leaders Collaborative (SLC) members can leverage federal funding to green their own operations and they can help residents, businesses and nonprofits access the various programs in support of communitywide emission reductions. Learn more about available federal funding for residents, businesses and nonprofits here.
There are numerous summaries of the federal opportunities available via the Infrastructure and Inflation Reduction legislation.
Specific to Wisconsin:
More broadly, on the opportunities for local governments to green their operations and to leverage funding for communitywide action, check out:
There are a lot of changes underway at the federal level, shifting priorities and modifying the existing clean energy programs.
To stay informed about federal action we recommend:
A variety of local municipalities and school districts are successfully accessing Elective Pay for clean energy projects.
Village of Oregon Library Director, Jennifer Endres Way with Dane County Executive Melissa Agard and the Village's Elective Pay check of $489 for the geothermal system at the new library facility.
Oregon School District Business Manager Andy Weiland with the District's $70,000 Elective Pay check for the solar at the district's swimming pool.
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Department of Energy (DOC) have launched several new initiatives specific to school districts.
