Wisconsin Conservative Energy Forum

04/07/2026

Thank you to the leaders who championed advancements in nuclear policy this session!

On Thursday, Assembly Bill 657 was officially signed into law and became 2025 Wisconsin Act 165!

This legislation creates a sales and use tax exemption for qualified nuclear fusion projects, helping position Wisconsin at the forefront of emerging energy technologies and drive innovation.

I’m proud to have authored this bill and look forward to the positive impact it will have on our state’s energy future and economic growth!

03/27/2026

Hosting renewable energy projects can provide great economic relief to farmers - and is a matter of personal property rights. See what one landowner has to say about his work with Ten Mile Creek solar🔻

The proposed Ten Mile Creek Project in St. Croix County, Wisconsin combines battery energy storage with solar. If approved, the project will have a significa...

02/24/2026

Wisconsin can be a hub of innovation and development for the next-generation nuclear industry, and also begin to meet our own demand. WISCEF's Nuclear Energy Day last fall showed that we have the ability to achieve both. Read more about Wisconsin's nuclear renaissance below.

A trio of Wisconsin lawmakers, including Gov. Tony Evers, look to speed up Wisconsin’s adoption of nuclear energy and make the state not only energy independent but a global hub

02/09/2026

Our team had a great time at the RENEW Wisconsin Summit last week! We appreciated the chance to share our conservative message and free market approach with other groups working to advance clean energy across the Midwest ☀️🌽

01/23/2026

Thank you to Rep. Sortwell and the other leaders working to advance nuclear energy in Wisconsin!

The vote on my bill for expanding Nuclear Power in Wisconsin was 86-11!

Thank you to all those who worked hard to get this done. It will be transformative for our state.

Now on to the Senate and then the Governor's desk.

12/18/2025

WISCEF applauds the PSC's recent approval of Porchlight Solar in Portage County. This new project will generate 164 MW of clean energy and include 50 MW of battery storage, further reducing Wisconsin's dependence on out-of-state and foreign energy sources.

On Thursday, December 4, 2025, the PSC approved Porchlight Solar, a 163.8 Megawatt (MW) solar project paired with a 50 MW battery!

11/25/2025

Thank you to all our attendees, speakers, and sponsors that made Wisconsin Nuclear Energy Day a success last week! Weren't able to join us? Check out the recording on WisEye: https://wiseye.org/2025/11/19/wisconsin-nuclear-energy-day/

11/03/2025

We are excited to welcome Grace Stanke Vanderhei as our keynote speaker for Wisconsin Nuclear Energy Day on November 19! Grace is a nuclear engineer, former Miss America, and former Miss Wisconsin. Register today! https://www.wiscef.org/wi-nuclear-energy-day

10/30/2025

Join WISCEF November 19th at the State Capitol for our Nuclear Energy Day! Hear from panels of policymakers, nuclear experts, and other industry leaders. Register today.

All sessions will take place in the North Hearing Room at the Wisconsin State Capitol. This event is free and open to the public. Please register so we can anticipate attendance.

10/21/2025

REPORT: There are more than 75,000 Wisconsinites working in the clean energy industry! The report shows clean energy jobs up by 2% in 2024, outpacing the region’s overall economy which only grew by half of a percent last year.

Learn more at

Clean energy jobs are powering the midwest.

10/01/2025

Thank you, Representative David Steffen, for your leadership on nuclear energy! This appointment is well-deserved.

I am immensely looking forward to building upon these efforts to strengthen and expand nuclear energy in Wisconsin.