
John Imes
@imes4wi
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Experienced nonprofit leader & Village President, former small business owner & environmental manager - Proud Dad of 4 - Opinions my own.
Shorewood Hills, Wisconsin
Joined May 2010
2024 in Action: WEI Breaking Through on Clean Energy and Sustainability 2024 was a transformative year for the WEI: Wisconsin Environmental Initiative, marked by significant milestones in clean energy advocacy, green building certification, and community engagement. From
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In a purple state like Wisconsin, climate action is common sense: lower bills, good local jobs, cleaner air: https://t.co/rimN9P5xT2 Cutting clean-energy tools mid-stream hurts families, farms & manufacturers. Let’s build it here, power it here, and prosper here. Read it here:
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Wisconsin could lose $130M as Energy Department targets grants awarded under Biden - https://t.co/DcQezCQyEN Clean energy holds the promise of addressing air pollution and climate change as well as revitalizing the state’s industrial base, said John Imes, director of the
wisconsinexaminer.com
The Trump administration has targeted Wisconsin grants for energy efficiency and energy storage battery systems to be canceled.
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3 days. Actionable frameworks for business + democracy. I’m sharing how WI’s “purple state” playbook—smart policy + market innovation—lowers bills, creates jobs, and strengthens communities at @asbnetwork (Oct 21–23). @RickStevesEur, Fair Trade USA, @CeresNews & more. Virtual!
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Business leaders, students, advocates—join me at @theASBN Business, Policy & Purpose (Oct 21–23). I’m speaking on Purple State, Green Momentum. Don’t miss Carbon Removal @ COP30 + candid Q&A w/ political leaders. Register: https://t.co/vjnYZz4fW2 Join us for an in-person
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Thrilled to join @theASBN’s Business, Policy & Purpose conference (Oct 21–23, virtual). On 10/22 I’ll share “Purple State, Green Momentum,” how WI is turning climate action into common sense—lower bills, good local jobs, cleaner air—by pairing smart policy with market innovation
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Purple state, green momentum. Wisconsin proves climate action is common sense—it lowers bills, creates good local jobs, and protects the air and water every family depends on. https://t.co/veh86DfPGB Read my column, then join the WI Climate March this Sun, Sept 28.
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At #ClimateWeekNYC, #ClimateForward leaders from CA Gov. Newsom to Bill McKibben to Google & Microsoft made one thing clear: climate action can’t wait. 🌍 @nytimes
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@ClimateGroup 900+ events proved the solutions are here—clean energy, good jobs, resilient
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Oct 22: I’m joining @theASBN Business, Policy & Purpose for “Purple State, Green Momentum” -- How WI & other purple states are building resilient, profitable, sustainable growth (incl. a video message from Ingeteam’s Garran Chivinski). Register: https://t.co/L3uxSowwqC Mark your
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Proud to support Green Homeowners United (GHU) as they lead the nation in #IRA rebates—cutting carbon, saving Wisconsinites money, and creating good, green jobs. Last week’s celebration at Milwaukee’s new @urbanecology Center marked one year since Wisconsin became the first state
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Start Local, Think Big – Leadership Lessons from Alaska’s Wild Frontiers https://t.co/XKk42y2Rlc What do humpback whales, salmon runs, and clean energy projects have in common? They all thrive through balance, collaboration, and resilience—principles that guide both nature and
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Start Local, Think Big – Lessons from #BloombergGreen 2025 Last week, I joined climate leaders, innovators, and changemakers at the Bloomberg Green Event in Seattle—a gathering of visionaries shaping the future of clean energy and resilience. “From Jane Fonda’s rallying cry to
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Wisconsin has what it takes to lead the clean energy transition—from thriving solar businesses and sustainable farms to resilient local governments stepping up when federal action falls short. At the recent @AmericaIsAllIn & Forward Together Wisconsin convening in Madison, I
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"Clean energy is about good jobs, lower bills, and healthier communities. It’s not a partisan issue—it’s about protecting our pocketbooks and the future we want for our kids and grandkids." Good stuff from @imes4wi and @UpNorthNewsWI
https://t.co/wVVpBeapvp
upnorthnewswi.com
Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill” will raise energy costs and roll back environmental protections.
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“Don’t Let Washington Undo Wisconsin’s Clean Energy Gains” https://t.co/OYD6EYw9QZ The U.S. Senate’s “Big, Broken Bill” threatens to derail Wisconsin’s clean energy future. Higher bills. Lost jobs. Canceled projects. We can’t afford to go backward. I break down what’s at stake —
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Wisconsin just approved more fossil fuel plants—ignoring clean energy, public input, and rising costs. Meanwhile, @weigogreener is driving bold climate action, green-built housing, and Main Street relief. Read the latest: https://t.co/bVxu1ibxtE
#CleanEnergy #WIpolitics
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Big win for Wisconsin housing AND sustainability! @GovEvers & WHEDA announced $36.6M in housing tax credits for 27 affordable housing developments across WI—and every project is eligible for Green Built Gold certification and beyond. That means: ENERGY STAR & Indoor airPLUS
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We Energies' gas plants approved by Wisconsin PSC despite strong objections https://t.co/LOIK24SWQn “Today’s unanimous decision by the PSC to approve We Energies’ methane gas plant proposals represents a missed opportunity for Wisconsin. Instead of investing in clean,
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We Energies gas plants plan approved by Wisconsin PSC despite environmental and cost objections.
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