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​​​​​​​​​​​​​​In Wisc​​onsin, the transportation sector is the state’s largest energy user when comparing economy-wide energy use by sector (WI Energy Statistics Portal). Vehicle electrification is a key solution to reducing petroleum use and decarbonizing the transportation sector.  

The Office of Energy Innovation, the State's Energy Office, develops and provides incentive programs like the Energy Innovation Grant Program (EIGP)​ to advance zero-emission vehicles in Wisconsin (including electric vehicles, or EVs) and supports transportation recommendations in the Clean Energy Plan.

​Review the Governor’s Task Force on Climate Change Report​

The Public Service Commission conducted an investigation into policies and regulations of EVs and their associated infrastructure in relation to electricity service in Wisconsin. The documents in that investigation can be found in docket  5-EI-156​

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Resources​​

Department of Transportation 

Wisconsin received approval from the U.S. Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) for its plan to expand its EV charging stations under the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) program. The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (DOT) developed the Wisconsin Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (WEVI) plan to guide the use of federal funds, and more information is available on the Wisconsin DOT webpages: Wisconsin ​Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (WEVI) program​​

Wisconsin DOT Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL): Local Programs​

Wisconsin DOT Alternative Fuel Corridors: Wisconsin DOT Alternative Fuels

U.S. Department of Energy EV Infrastructure Deployment Plan: Planning Considerations for Electric Vehicles in Wisconsin

U.S. Department of Transportation: Charging Forward: A Toolkit for Planning and funding Urban Electric Mobility Infrastructure

Organizational Resources

State and National organizations may have more resources and information for residents, businesses, and communities interested in EVs:

Argonne National Labs Information on purchasing EVs: Evolution​ Tool​​

​Alternative Fuels Da​ta Center

Electrification Coalition

RENEW Wisconsin​

Wisconsin Clean Cities​

Available R​ebate and Incentive Programs​​

As utilities submit EV programs to the Commission, program details will be available in PSC's Docket Se​arch by searching a case type of “TE” with “electric vehicle" as keyword in the docket title.​

The list of available EV programs is accurate to the best of OEI's knowledge, but interested customers should double check with their utility on the specific programs, rebates, and incentives, as well as their eligibility.​

Cooperative Rebates and Incentives

The OEI has compiled a list of Electric Utility Cooperatives currently offering EV Programs to residential and commercial customers. A variety of EV charger rebates and incentives are offered. Some providers offer a one-time rebate, while others offer time-of-use rates or other type of incentive. Find your participating cooperative and follow the link below to read the details about their offering. If you do not see your cooperative listed, the OEI recommends inquiring with them. A li​st of Wisconsin’s Electric Cooperatives can be found here: Wisconsin Electric Cooperative Association.

The OEI has compiled a list of Investor-Owned Utilities currently offering EV Programs to residential and commercial customers. A variety of EV charger rebates and incentives are offered. Some providers offer a one-time rebate, while others offer time-of-use rates or other type of incentive. Find your participating Investor-Owned Utility and follow the link below to read the details about their offering. If you do not see your utility listed, the OEI recommends inquiring with them.​