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WI SB863
Bill
Status
1/23/2026
Primary Sponsor
Timothy Carpenter
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AI Summary
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Department of Public Instruction required to award grants to school districts for energy efficiency projects in school buildings, beginning in the 2025-2026 school year
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$10,000,000 appropriated annually for the grant program ($10 million in 2025-26 and $10 million in 2026-27)
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HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning) projects receive priority status for grant awards during the first two school years of the program
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DPI granted rule-making authority to implement the grant program
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First-class city school districts (Milwaukee) explicitly included in eligibility for the program
Legislative Description
An energy efficiency grant program for school districts, granting rule-making authority, and making an appropriation. (FE)
Last Action
Representative Subeck added as a cosponsor
2/26/2026