June 6, 2026 - Electric Boat and Demo Day
2026-06-06 09:00 - 15:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
June 6, 2026, 9 a.m – 3 p.m. – Electric Boat and Demo Day at Pleasure Cove Marina at Lake Berryessa in California.
This event brings together manufactures, marina operators, policymakers, investors, and boating enthusiasts to experience electric marine technology. There will be live on water demonstrations of electric boasts and jet skis, ride and drives, and displays of electric propulsion and charging technology. Hosted by ZEMA, Cal EPIC, and Pleasure Cove Marina, this event aims to accelerate innovation, investment, and adoption of zero emission marine technologies.

DERA 101 Webinar
2026-06-08 13:00 - 14:30 (America/Chicago)
📅 Monday, June 8th, 2026
⏰ 1 pm to 2:30 p.m
🌎 Virtual Webinar REGISTER HERE

The Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA) grant program offers funding assistance to upgrade, retrofit, and turn over the older diesel vehicles in your fleet. DERA is anticipated to reopen in mid-summer of 2026. Join Wisconsin Clean Cities and Tony Maietta of the US EPA for this DERA 101 webinar, designed to help you get ready and increase your chance of success.
Bring you fleet list! We will use it to compare to the historical DERA vehicle qualifications to determine which of your vehicles qualify for funding. *the NOFO will be officially published when the program opens.
Schools, tribes, nonprofits, municipalities, and transit companies may apply. For-profit businesses cannot directly apply on the federal level, however they can qualify for and receive funding if they partner with an eligible primary application or by applying through state level programs. WCC can help you locate primary partners!

DERA 101 Presenters:
Anthony “Tony” Maietta, Environmental Protection Specialist at the US EPA’s Region 5 (Air and Radiation Division) office in Chicago, IL.
Specializes in clean air and diesel emission reduction, providing critical expertise on EPA grant programs like DERA and the Clean School Bus Program to stakeholders throughout the Midwest. Tony is regarded as a regional expert on voluntary diesel emission reduction, State and Local Transportation, and the EPA’s Ports Initiative. He is a key regional point of contact and presenter for DERA and the Clean School Bus Program, helping local school districts and transit authorities secure funding to transition to cleaner, electric fleets.
📧 maietta.anthony@epa.gov
☎️ (312) 353-8777

Fred Schnook, Executive Director of Wisconsin Clean Cities
Fred is the former Mayor of the City of Ashland, Wisconsin, where he established the city as the first Eco-​Municipality in the nation. Fred previously served as a consultant with Foth, Inc., ​providing sustainable planning to private ​sector enterprises and municipalities across the Midwest. Fred has served as the City and Village ​Administrator in Kewaunee and Mukwonago, Wisconsin. Schnook ​also served as Wisconsin’s representative to the Great Lakes ​Commission and has lectured at universities across the Midwest and numerous conferences internationally on Sustainable Planning, ​Economic Development, Eco-​Industrial Park Design, and Creative Cities. Fred has a master’s ​degree in public administration from UWM-​Oshkosh.
📧 fschnook@wicleancities.org
☎️ (262) 362-1228

June 9, 2026 - WisDOT WEVI Informational Webinar
2026-06-09 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago)
Please join the WisDOT as they explain the details and how to apply for the new round of WEVI grants.

June 20, 2026 - Climate Action Celebration
2026-06-20 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | Washington Park Urban Ecology Center, 1859 N 40th St, Milwaukee, United States
Washington Park Urban Ecology Center is hosting a climate action celebration on Saturday, June 20th, starting at 9:00am. There will be prizes, art activities, forestry intern demonstrations, helmet fitting, biking instruction, and more!

Kwik Charge Open House
2026-06-27 16:00 - 18:00 (America/Chicago)
Kwik Charge Open House
📅 Saturday, June 27, 2026
⏰ 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
🌎 Kwik Trip #414 101 Schumann Dr NW, Stewartville, MN 55976

Join Minnesota Clean Cities Coalition in celebration of Kwik Trip’s new Fast Charger at its Stewartville location.

Meet with local officials
Speak with EV owners about their experiences
View & try the new infrastructure
Learn about the different alternative fuels Kwik Trip offers to power your vehicles
Plug in & Pitch In — Bring a non-perishable food donation for local food pantry

Kwik Trip has been essential in bringing alternative-fuel vehicle support infrastructure to Minnesota. Offering well-lit, 24/7 access, CCS and NACS connectors. Kwik Trip is a strong provider of public DC fast chargers in Minnesota, with active sites in North Branch and Stewartville and three more under construction.

7.14.26 Lakefront Brewery Tour
2026-07-14 15:00 - 18:00 (America/Chicago)
Lakefront Brewery Tour & Networking Event
📅 July 14, 2026
⏰ 3 p.m – 6 p.m.
🌎 Lakefront Brewery 1872 N Commerce St, Milwaukee, WI 53212

Join WCC for a tour, appetizers, and a networking event hosted by Milwaukee’s famous Lakefront Brewery!

Nestled along the stunning shores of Lake Michigan, this expansive brewpub is a destination for beer enthusiasts and food lovers alike. With an impressive selection of bar bites and a diverse lineup of beers—including organic and gluten-free options—there’s something for everyone. Notably, their signature ales, the Riverwest Stein and New Grist, are crafted in-house and are well-loved by patrons.

Renowned for hosting Wisconsin’s most sought-after beer tours, guests can look forward to engaging tales, fascinating trivia, and a few lighthearted jokes, all while sampling innovative brews. In addition to their remarkable offerings, the brewpub also features an exciting calendar of special events, including vibrant “build a bookshelf” competitions and lively stand-up comedy shows, making it the perfect place to celebrate any occasion.
WCC is excited to obtain this exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of Lakefront Brewery’s sustainability practices. You do not need to be a WCC member to attend. However, members get a discount. Please note – the cost is minimal, designed only to cover our lunch.

Register NOW by emailing us!

July 22, 2026 - WPGA All-Star Support for Propane at the Brewers
2026-07-22 12:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | American Family Field, 1 Brewers Way, Milwaukee, 53214, United States
July 22, 2026 – 1:10pm
WPGA is hosting a fundraiser to help raise funds for their Government Affairs Program! Ticket prices are 100% political donations. Price includes a tailgate party and a ticket to the game in section 110, on the first level near first base.

⚡ Kwik Charge Open House
2026-08-01
Kwik Charge Open House
📅 Saturday, August 1st, 2026
⏰ TBD
🌎 Wausau – Kwik Trip Store # TBD

Join the Wisconsin Clean Cities Coalition in celebration of Kwik Trip’s new Fast Charger at its Stewartville location.

Meet with local officials
Speak with EV owners about their experiences
View & try the new infrastructure
Learn about the different alternative fuels Kwik Trip offers to power your vehicles
Plug in & Pitch In — Bring a 🥫 non-perishable food donation for the local food pantry

Kwik Trip has been essential in bringing alternative-fuel vehicle support infrastructure to Wisconsin. Offering well-lit, 24/7 access, CCS and NACS connectors. Kwik Trip is the leading provider of public DC fast chargers in Wisconsin, with active sites in West Salem, Ashland, Menomonie, La Crosse, Mount Horeb, Pewaukee, and Chippewa Falls, with many more to come.

9.18.26 UW Green Bay Career Fair
2026-09-18 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago)
Career Fair at UW-Green Bay STEM Center
📅 September 18th, 2026
⏰ All day
🌎 UW-Green Bay Stem Center 2019 Technology Wy, Green Bay, WI 54311
Join WCC, in partnership with Wisconsin Public Service and Slipstream, at the UW-Green Bay STEM Center to attract potential employees to the alternative fuels and cleaner technology fields!
Detailed agenda to be announced.

10.1.2026 - Chippewa Valley Technical College Career Fair
2026-10-01 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago)
Career Fair at Chippewa Valley Technical College
📅 October 1, 2026
⏰ All day
🌎 Chippewa Valley Technical College 620 W. Clairemont Ave Eau Claire, WI 54701
Join WCC, in partnership with Xcel Energy and Slipstream at the Chippewa Valley Technical College, to attract potential employees to the alternative fuels and cleaner technology fields!
Detailed agenda to be announced.

11.6.2026 - Career Fair at Madison Area Technical College
2026-11-06 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago)
Career Fair at Madison Area Technical College
📅 November 6, 2026
⏰ All day
🌎 Madison Area Technical College – True X Campus 1701 Wright St, Madison, WI 53704
Join WCC, in partnership with WPPI Energy and Slipstream, at the Madison Area Technical College – True X Campus to attract potential employees to the alternative fuels and cleaner technology fields!
Thanks to Bergstrom Automotive for agreeing to bring an array of electric cars and participate in the career fair!
Exact details have yet to be announced. Typically, there are six to seven classrooms where a subject related to energy is discussed (solar, robotics, etc.) WCC’s classroom will be about Electric Vehicle Technology. Our classroom is usually held in the Auto Tech Classroom/Shop or outside. In the past, an average of 150 kids from surrounding schools converged on Madison Area Technical College. Brief presentations are held in the auditorium to kick off the event. After that, groups of about 20-30 students are assigned to each classroom. There are 6 to 7 rotations, 25 minutes each, starting around 9:30 am. Each group has at least one or more “teachers” and a “guide”. The guide keeps time and helps the group transition to the next station. The teachers for WCC are usually from an auto dealership, power utility, and the local workforce board. Each teacher has about 3-5 minutes to tell the students about careers in their field (auto techs, designers, fuel providers, salespeople, etc. and the skills needed for those jobs). The purpose of the presentations is to get the youth thinking about careers. We then let the kids explore the cars brought to the event. They get to sit in the vehicles and look under the hood, etc. It is one of the more exciting classrooms for the kids because it’s quite hands-on.
A full agenda will be forthcoming as we get closer to the date.

Nov. 17-18, 2026 - SBC Conference
2026-11-17 08:00 - 2026-11-18 17:00 (America/Chicago)
Nov. 17-18, 2026 – Annual SBC Conference
The 19th Annual Sustainable Business Council Conference will be held this year in Madison! This is the premier B2B sustainability event in the Upper Midwest. This conference will help you:

Gain insight into sustainability trends and proven business strategies
Learn from peers through real world case studies and candid conversations
Discover actionable solutions to drive measurable progress
Build meaningful connections with sustainability leaders across industries

12.08.2026 - WCC Annual Meeting
2026-12-08 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Wgema Campus, 3136 W. Kilbourn Avenue, Milwaukee, WI, WI, 53208, United States
Wisconsin Clean Cities Board Members’ Annual Meeting
📅 Tuesday, December 8, 2026
🌎 The Potawatomi Wgema (“Little Chief”) Campus 3136 W. Kilbourn Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53208 – “The Community Gathering Room”
⏰ 8 am – 2 pm
🥗 Meals will be catered by Potawatomi Ventures
💵 TBD
📢 Agenda

Time

Activity

8:00 am – 8:30

Arrival and networking

8:30 am

Continental breakfast begins

9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Meeting commences

12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Lunch

1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Tour of Data Center and the sustainability infrastructure. The tour lasts 30 minutes and is limited to a dozen people. We can hold a second tour at 1:30 if there is a need

Board Members of Wisconsin Clean Cities are humbly requested to join together for an in-person luncheon and annual meeting.
Our member, Potawatomi Ventures, has been recognized by the US Department of Energy for developing a best-in-class workplace charging environment at the Milwaukee Wgema campus. Only three organizations in the US have received this esteemed award from the DOE. Always at the forefront of finding sustainable solutions for new technologies, Potawatomi Ventures has recently built one of Wisconsin’s first eco-friendly data centers. Join us for a guided tour of their innovative, award-winning institution, including the background of this historical location, with a review of the many restorations, renovations, and sustainability investments made at the Campus since its acquisition.

Wgema campus is a gated facility with a 43,000-square-foot underground parking structure and features state-of-the-art security. The surveilled underground parking structure leads to a vestibule, which features a stone council circle and a statue of a Native American warrior seated beside a fire. Once you are within the gated facility, you will be directed by uniformed guards on where to park and how to enter the event venue. There are two entrances we recommend to drive into the facility:

Gate #2 on 32nd and Kilbourn,
Gate #3 on 33rd and Wells.

Wgema campus was originally built in 1881, then known as Concordia College of Milwaukee, a renowned academic institution that graduated many notable scientists, politicians, and athletes. The gym facilities hosted the Milwaukee Bucks. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar called it home. The Forest County Potawatomi and its business venture division acquired the campus in 1990 and have since invested 100 million dollars in renovating its historic halls and retrofitting the architecture to support sustainable forms of energy, while paying homage to its original character as they incorporate Potawatomi heritage. Wgema serves as an Urban Indian Center, featuring a school, cafeteria, gymnasium, tribal court, clinic, treaty room, and other vital facilities. WCC thanks our gracious hosts, Potawatomi Ventures for donating the venue space for our event, sharing with us their vision to preserve and restore the historic beauty of Wisconsin.

Potawatomi, “The keepers of the fire”, are not only one of Wisconsin’s leading hospitality ventures, owning Milwaukee’s largest Casino and hotel, but they also own and operate several restaurants, event venues, and branched into real estate development in 2010. GreenFire Management has been working to restore several historical areas of interest throughout Wisconsin. You may view the renovation of the Wgema campus and other tribal projects here.

4.27.27 & 4.28.27 - T&I Expo
2027-04-27 08:00 - 2027-04-28 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Madison Marriott West, 1313 John Q Hammons Dr, Middleton, WI, 53562, United States
Transportation & Innovation Expo
📅 April 27, 2027 – April 28, 2027
⏰ All day
🌎 Madison Marriott West 1313 John Q Hammons Dr, Middleton, WI 53562
Join Wisconsin Clean Cities as we gather industry leaders from around the Midwest & Canada to experience:

A 30,000-square-foot expo hall filled with alternative fuel vehicles and informative exhibit booths.
Ride and drive opportunities in the newest alternative fuel vehicles, including self-driving autonomous cars!
A vendor scavenger hunt with prizes to drive exhibitor engagement and networking
Numerous expert-led sessions covering the latest news in sustainable transportation, from projects in development, market forecasts, funding availability, and opportunities relevant to the industry.
Exhibitor & Speaker Reception, breakfast nibbles, coffee bar, and luncheon.

We moved the expo to a new venue so that the entire event can be held on the same floor, with direct hotel accessibility!
Details will be added to the following sections as they emerge:
📢 Learn more about the Tracks, Workshops, and Presenters
🚚 Learn more about the vehicles that will be on display and available for test drives
📋 See the Agenda
🏨 See the Venue
T&I 2027 Planners:

Check out our previous T&I expo:
