Gov. Tony Evers announced Thursday the administration has adopted a new Clean Fleet Policy, requiring state agencies to purchase alternative fuel vehicles such as electric vehicles.
The policy was created with the Office of Sustainability and Clean Energy to ensure the state helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions and other air pollutants.
The state’s fleet comprises just over 6,000 vehicles, only 14% of which are alternative fuel vehicles.
“We are excited to lead by example on clean energy use in encouraging state agencies to expand their alternative-fuel vehicle options, while ensuring flexibility in meeting state needs, realizing savings on fuel costs, and modernizing our fleet,” Wisconsin Department of Administration Secretary Kathy Blumenfeld said in a statement. “We’re especially grateful for Governor Evers’ vision and leadership on doing the right thing for the state, and ongoing support for the Office of Sustainability and Clean Energy.”
