The Federal Reconciliation Bill — which was signed into law in July 2025 — was branded as relief for everyday people. But, this harmful legislation is turning into anything but for Wisconsin — raising our energy bills, eliminating clean energy jobs, and padding the profits of oil and gas corporations.
Wisconsinites deserve good-paying jobs, affordable energy, and healthier communities. Instead, our legislators chose fossil fuel profits over families, farms, and small businesses — and they must answer for it.
The Federal Reconciliation Bill — which was signed into law in July 2025 — was branded as relief for everyday people. But, this harmful legislation is turning into anything but for Wisconsin — raising our energy bills, eliminating clean energy jobs, and padding the profits of oil and gas corporations.
Wisconsinites deserve good-paying jobs, affordable energy, and healthier communities. Instead, our legislators chose fossil fuel profits over families, farms, and small businesses — and they must answer for it.
Wisconsin will do what it always does: look forward. We won’t stop fighting for homegrown, clean energy that creates jobs, lowers costs, and secures Wisconsin’s energy future.
Federal Reconciliation Bill by the Numbers
The Federal Reconciliation Bill will have dramatic impacts here in Wisconsin, impacting our pocketbooks, jobs, and future.
The Federal Reconciliation Bill will have dramatic impacts here in Wisconsin, impacting our pocketbooks, jobs, and future.
Economic Loss
Learn more$1.1 billion gone from Wisconsin’s GDP by 2030; $4.7 billion by 2035.
Fewer Jobs
Learn more8,200 jobs lost by 2030; 30,000 jobs lost by 2035 in factories, construction, and clean energy industries.
Reduced Clean Energy Capacity
Learn more17 GW decrease in clean energy generation capacity by 2035 — enough power to run millions of homes — is gone.
Harms to the Most Vulnerable
Learn moreLow-income Wisconsinites will lose nearly $820/year, while the richest 0.1% rake in $390,000 more.
Wisconsin is Paying the Price by Losing Homegrown Energy
When our leaders sided with energy corporations over everyday Wisconsinites, the consequences were immediate and tangible — felt in our homes, classrooms, and paychecks.
When our leaders sided with energy corporations over everyday Wisconsinites, the consequences were immediate and tangible — felt in our homes, classrooms, and paychecks.
Planned projects are now delayed indefinitely or canceled. Schools, churches, and homeowners across Wisconsin counted on clean energy credits to upgrade their buildings and save money.
Solar Savings in Jeopardy
Green Bay Public Schools’ solar projects are now at risk, threatening savings that could have gone back into classrooms.
Churches and Communities Left in Limbo
Churches and communities across Wisconsin like First Presbyterian Church in Marshall tapped into federal funding from the IRA to help lower their energy bills — but now, reimbursement for their work is uncertain.
Local Workforce Faces Funding Rollbacks
Local contractors and small businesses in the solar industry like the Ethos Energy Cooperative face layoffs as a result of this federal funding being rescinded.
Families are bracing for rising costs. By 2030, household utility bills are projected to climb by $95, and by 2035, the increase could reach $300 — all while energy corporations pocket billions in benefits.
These rollbacks don’t just affect individual families; they strike at Wisconsin’s energy independence. By limiting local, homegrown energy projects, the state loses control over its energy future and remains tied to out-of-state fossil fuel corporations.
Clean Energy Savings Still Available to Wisconsin Residents
Even though the Federal Reconciliation Bill cut many incentives, Wisconsin has $150 million dollars in federal funding still available to help make our homes warmer in the winter and cooler in the summer.
Even though the Federal Reconciliation Bill cut many incentives, Wisconsin has $150 million dollars in federal funding still available to help make our homes warmer in the winter and cooler in the summer.
Home Efficiency Rebates (HOMES)
All income levels in Wisconsin are eligible for the HOMES program, which begins with a whole home energy assessment to identify all the options available to a resident to make a home more energy efficient.
Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates (HEAR)
HEAR gives rebates to help low-and moderate-income families make their homes more energy efficient by moving from fossil fuel to clean energy appliances.
Since launching the programs, over $2 million in rebates have been paid to Wisconsin households to install popular energy-efficient measures, including air sealing, insulation, heat pumps for cooling and heating, and electric panels and wiring.
Since launching the programs, over $2 million in rebates have been paid to Wisconsin households to install popular energy-efficient measures, including air sealing, insulation, heat pumps for cooling and heating, and electric panels and wiring.
Take Action: Protect Your Family, Your Community, and Wisconsin’s Energy Future
Even as many incentives have been cut, there are still steps Wisconsinites can take to save money, support local jobs, and invest in clean energy:
Even as many incentives have been cut, there are still steps Wisconsinites can take to save money, support local jobs, and invest in clean energy:
Claim Available Incentives:
Check what credits and programs are still available for your home, farm, or business — from energy-efficient upgrades to EV tax credits — before they expire. Every dollar saved and every project completed helps Wisconsin families and local businesses.
Hold Leaders Accountable:
Elected officials chose Big Oil over Wisconsin families. Make your voice heard and demand leadership that prioritizes clean energy, lower costs, and stronger communities.