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WI AB876
WI AB876An energy efficiency grant program for school districts, granting rule-making authority, and making an appropriation. (FE)
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Introduced
01/16/2026
01/16/2026
In Committee
01/16/2026
01/16/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill creates a program under which the Department of Public Instruction must award grants to school districts for energy efficiency projects in school buildings. Under the bill, for the first two school years of the grant program, DPI must give preference in awarding grants to projects that relate to heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems. The bill provides $10,000,000 in each year of the fiscal biennium for this grant program. For further information see the state and local fiscal estimate, which will be printed as an appendix to this bill.
AI Summary
This bill establishes an energy efficiency grant program for school districts, administered by the Department of Public Instruction (DPI), to fund projects that improve energy efficiency in school buildings. For the first two school years of the program, DPI will prioritize grants for projects related to heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems, which are crucial for maintaining comfortable and healthy learning environments. The bill also grants the DPI the authority to create rules to implement this program and appropriates $10,000,000 annually for each year of the fiscal biennium to fund these grants, ensuring substantial investment in making school facilities more energy-efficient.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (28)
Clint Anderson (D)*,
Mike Bare (D)*,
Brienne Brown (D)*,
Ben DeSmidt (D)*,
Joan Fitzgerald (D)*,
Francesca Hong (D)*,
Alex Joers (D)*,
Darrin Madison (D)*,
Vincent Miresse (D)*,
Supreme Moore Omokunde (D)*,
Greta Neubauer (D)*,
Lori Palmeri (D)*,
Joe Sheehan (D)*,
Christine Sinicki (D)*,
Angela Stroud (D)*,
Shelia Stubbs (D)*,
Sequanna Taylor (D)*,
Angelito Tenorio (D)*,
Randy Udell (D)*,
Robyn Vining (D)*,
Tim Carpenter (D),
Kristin Dassler-Alfheim (D),
Dianne Hesselbein (D),
Chris Larson (D),
Melissa Ratcliff (D),
Kelda Roys (D),
Jeff Smith (D),
Mark Spreitzer (D),
Last Action
Fiscal estimate received (on 02/03/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/proposals/reg/asm/bill/ab876 |
| Fiscal Note - AB876: Fiscal Estimate From DPI | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/related/fe/ab876/ab876_dpi.pdf |
| BillText | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/proposaltext/2025/REG/AB876.pdf |
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