WASHINGTON – Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers has issued a proclamation recognizing this week—September 20-24, 2021—as Clean Energy Week in the state in conjunction with the fifth annual National Clean Energy Week (NCEW).
Last year, Governor Evers, along with more than half of the nation’s governors, signed proclamations officially recognizing Clean Energy Weeks in their respective states. In his 2021 proclamation, the Wisconsin Governor cites that the clean energy sector currently supports more than 69,000 jobs throughout the state, and positions like solar installer and wind turbine technician lead the way as two of the fastest growing jobs nationwide.
“Thank you, Governor Evers for recognizing the important role that clean energy plays in addressing Wisconsin’s economic and energy needs through your Clean Energy Week proclamation,” said Heather Reams, chair of NCEW and executive director of Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions (CRES). “Today, 85 percent of greenhouse gas emissions are created outside of the United States. This means that U.S. energy and climate policy must foster innovation and commercialization pathways that work as well for Wisconsin as they do for India. The fifth annual NCEW and the Policy Makers Symposium will provide a bipartisan platform to learn more about what is ahead for clean energy and build the necessary bridges between policy, finance, and innovation to make strides in this critical area.”
“This week, the state of Wisconsin encourages increased organizational and individual support of innovative and sustainable solutions that address the economic and energy needs of our state and our country, and joins municipalities and individuals across Wisconsin in working to implement the cleanest and lowest-emitting energy technologies available,” said Governor Evers in his proclamation.
Founded in 2017, NCEW brings together government officials, industry associations, businesses, non-profits, and advocates in the clean energy space for events in Washington, D.C., and across America. The weeklong recognition honors the clean energy sector’s contributions to America’s economic strength while reducing global emissions. Among the unique programming offered throughout the week, the NCEW Policy Makers Symposium will convene lawmakers, energy advocates, and private sector leaders for enlightening and influential clean energy and climate policy discussions.
