Trump Threatens $2.5B Wisconsin Clean Energy Ventures, Jobs at Risk

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Since President Trump took office, his policies have threatened, delayed, or cancelled 95 clean energy projects nationwide, representing $71.24 billion in investment and 62,554 jobs. In Wisconsin, $2.5 billion in investments have been threatened under Trump’s war on clean energy, which can potentially lead to more job losses, project closures, and higher energy costs for residents. If the Trump Administration succeeds in repealing the clean energy tax credits, it could lead to billions in lost investments in Wisconsin and a significant number of cancelled projects.

Trump’s Policies Threaten Wisconsin’s Clean Energy Sector

Madison, WI — President Trump’s tariffs and executive orders are jeopardizing Wisconsin’s burgeoning clean energy sector. According to fresh data from Climate Power, 95 clean energy projects have been canceled or delayed across the U.S since Trump took over, representing a loss of $71.24 billion in investment and 62,554 jobs.

In Wisconsin, Trump’s assault on clean energy has endangered $2.5 billion in investments. These investments were part of a Department of Energy award to the Wisconsin Electric Power Company for a project leading to over 1,650 megawatts of renewable power generation. The repeal of clean energy tax credits increases project cancellations, jobs loss, and energy costs. Since the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act, the state has seen $5.44 billion in clean energy investment and 2,732 new jobs, primarily in Republican districts.

“The Trump Administration is undermining Wisconsin’s progress towards a sustainable economy,” says David Crowley, Milwaukee County Executive. “Reducing these investments risks job losses and a $5 billion decline in our energy infrastructure. Clean energy means lower bills, a stronger workforce, and American-made energy.”

Transition to clean energy lowers U.S. electricity prices by 20-80% by 2040. Conversely, Trump’s proposed tariffs could cost households an average of $3,800, while possibly leading to increased rates by utility companies.

Before Trump’s term, the U.S. experienced a record boom in factory construction due to clean energy tax credits. Unfortunately, this growth is reversing under the current administration. Repeal of these tax credits could be disastrous for American energy independence, causing billions in lost investments and more canceled projects in Wisconsin.

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