Wisconsin Office of Energy Independence Monday, October 18 th, 2010 Great Lakes Water Conservation Conference for Craft Brewers and Cheesemakers
Wisconsin Office of Energy Independence (WI OEI) 25% renewable energy by 2025 Currently WI spends $16 billion/year on energy Areas of interest: Business Development Community Development Bio-fuels Bio-products & Energy Statistics
Past, Current & Future Funding PAST Wisconsin Energy Independence Fund ( ) Over $7.5 million in grants Grant cycle complete Recovery Act - State Energy Program ( ) $55.5 million in loan interest loans (2% subordinated) Program is oversubscribed CURRENT Focus on Energy - residential, commercial, industrial incentives (grants, rebates and loans) Clean Water Fund Program – WI DNR For waste water treatment facilities FUTURE Green to Gold Fund (2011 – 20XX) Created from the returns on the $55.5 million in loan interest loans (2% subordinated)
Thank you. Questions? Brian Driscoll, Community Relations Director Wisconsin Office of Energy Independence