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Renewable Fuel Sales Volume Goals

The Wisconsin Legislature sets goals for minimum annual renewable fuel sales volumes based on annual renewable fuel volumes required under the federal Renewable Fuel Standard. On an annual basis, the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP), in cooperation with the Department of Commerce, the Department of Revenue, and the Office of Innovation, must determine whether the annual goals for the previous year were met. If the goals were not met, DATCP must issue a report assessing the causes. If DATCP determines that the goals are likely to be met, it must establish requirements that may include: reporting, recordkeeping, or testing requirements; annual requirements for renewable fuel sales; quarterly or monthly requirements for renewable fuel sales if necessary to maintain fuel availability and smooth fluctuation in demand; a system for trading credits; procedures to temporarily suspend a sales requirement; and fees for administration and enforcement. (Reference Wisconsin Statutes 100.60)

Sustainable Biofuels Production Practices

The Wisconsin Bioenergy Council (Council) must identify voluntary best management practices for sustainable biomass and biofuels production. The Council must report its findings, at least biennially, to agencies and private parties that assist biofuel feedstocks and biofuels producers. (Reference Wisconsin Statutes 93.47)

Volkswagen (VW) Settlement Allocation

The Wisconsin Department of Administration (DOA) may use funds awarded to Wisconsin through the VW Environmental Mitigation Trust to replace vehicles in the state fleet. The DOA will also establish a grant program for alternative fuels, electric vehicle supply equipment, and the replacement of school buses. For more information, see the DOA VW Mitigation Program website. (Reference Wisconsin Statutes 16.047(1) - (4s))

Autonomous Vehicles (AVs) Support

The Wisconsin Office of the Governor established the Governor's Steering Committee on Autonomous and Connected Vehicle Testing and Deployment (Committee) to support the testing and deployment of AVs, identify corridors for AV testing and operation, and make recommendations for changes needed to existing state laws that impede the deployment of AVs. The Wisconsin Department of Transportation delivered a report to the governor detailing the findings of the Committee. (Reference Executive Order 245, 2017)

Regional Electric Vehicle (REV) Midwest Plan

Wisconsin joined Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, and Minnesota (Signatory States) in signing the REV Midwest memorandum of understanding (MOU) to accelerate vehicle electrification in the Midwest. Signatory States are committed to:

• Accelerate medium- and heavy-duty fleet electrification;
• Collaborate on regional electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) siting and deployment analyses with a focus on commercial routes;
• Standardize regulations, messaging, and customer experience related to electric vehicles (EVs) across state lines;
• Evaluate opportunities for workforce development;
• Identify historically disadvantaged communities for equitable EVSE development and EV adoption; and,
• Educate consumers and fleet owners to raise EV awareness, reduce range anxiety, and increase EV adoption.