Forward Together Wisconsin

What Forward Together Wisconsin does

Forward Together Wisconsin (FTW) is a Wisconsin-based non-profit organization founded in 2023 that operates as a liaison, convener, and technical-assistance provider helping communities access federal clean energy funding, with particular emphasis on Direct Pay tax credits under the Inflation Reduction Act for tax-exempt entities such as municipalities, K-12 schools, non-profits, faith communities, and Wisconsin's 11 federally recognized tribes. Its core service stack consists of three components: (1) direct technical assistance delivered by a Technical Assistance Director to organizations navigating federal funding opportunities; (2) the Navigator Hub, an online resource portal directing users to incentives for energy efficiency, solar, battery storage, and geothermal projects; and (3) community convenings including an annual Fall Convening, a specialized Geothermal Convening, and the mobile Direct Pay Tour that brings training on-site to communities across the state.

The organization's underlying technology is non-software: it is built on curated domain expertise about IRA Direct Pay provisions, partnership integrations with national organizations (Rewiring America, Clean Energy Group, Lawyers for Good Government's Tax Navigator), and a field-based distribution model rather than a proprietary platform. There are no patents, proprietary AI/ML systems, or branded software products disclosed; the Navigator Hub functions as a curated content portal rather than a transactional platform.

FTW's revenue model is grants and charitable donations, with services provided free of charge to beneficiary communities. The organization is headquartered in Milwaukee, WI (P.O. Box 90141) with operations spanning the state of Wisconsin and a current core team of approximately four to six staff including Executive Director Peter Drummond, Deputy Executive Director Chelsea Domer, Technical Assistance Director Nick DeMarsh, and coalition managers for Western Wisconsin/tribal engagement and education. Since inception, FTW states it has supported partners in seeking more than $20 million for efficiency and renewable projects and helped low-income homeowners unlock nearly $1 million in energy efficiency rebates.

Name

Forward Together Wisconsin

Legal name

Forward Together Wisconsin

Website

https://forwardtogetherwi.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2023

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Forward Together Wisconsin is a non-profit founded in 2023 that provides clean energy technical assistance, federal funding navigation, and community convening services to Wisconsin municipalities, schools, non-profits, faith communities, and tribal governments seeking to access Inflation Reduction Act Direct Pay tax credits.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Clean Energy Technical Assistance & Advocacy Services

NAICS

Social Advocacy Organizations (8133), Civic and Social Organizations (8134)

SIC

Services-Facilities Support Management Services (8744)

akta.pro primary industry

Land Use, Indigenous & Community Engagement Policy (EUAMANAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Community Solar Development & Subscription Management (EUAMAJAA), Community Microgrids & Shared Distributed Generation (EUACALAC), Nonprofit, Social Services & Community Development Congresses (THAHAJAO)

Keywords

• Clean energy technical assistance
• Community organizing services
• Federal funding navigation
• Direct pay tax credits
• Clean energy advocacy

Headquarters

HQ city

Milwaukee

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Grants and Donations: Non-profit organization funded through grants and charitable donations to support clean energy education, outreach, and technical assistance programs in Wisconsin communities.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Forward Together Wisconsin is a non-profit that provides free technical assistance, education, community organizing, and convening services to help Wisconsin communities—including local governments, schools, non-profits, faith communities, and tribal nations—navigate and access federal clean energy funding (particularly IRA Direct Pay tax credits) for solar, geothermal, battery storage, heat pump, and energy efficiency projects.

Product overview

Forward Together Wisconsin is a non-profit organization focused on climate action and clean energy advocacy in Wisconsin. Rather than offering a software product, the organization provides a suite of services including Technical Assistance (helping organizations navigate federal funding for clean energy projects), a Navigator Hub (Clean Energy Incentive Navigator - a resource hub directing communities to energy efficiency, solar, battery storage, and geothermal resources), and Resources for home energy rebates, heat pumps, insulation, solar transitions, efficient appliances, and electric vehicles. The organization also convenes events and provides educational programs to help Wisconsinites access clean energy benefits. No branded software products or technology modules were identified.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Technical Assistance Program One-on-one direct support service that helps Wisconsin organizations, businesses, faith communities, and government agencies navigate federal funding opportunities for energy efficiency and renewable energy projects. Provided free of charge by the Technical Assistance Director.
• Clean Energy Incentive Navigator Hub Online resource portal providing curated guidance on accessing federal and state clean energy incentives across solar, geothermal, battery storage, and energy efficiency programs. Targets Wisconsin communities, governments, schools, non-profits, and tribal nations.
• Direct Pay Tour Mobile community training program that travels across Wisconsin to bring Direct Pay funding information and clean energy resources directly to local governments, non-profits, schools, tribes, and houses of worship.
• Annual Fall Convening Annual stakeholder convening bringing together Wisconsin communities, advocacy organizations, and partners to celebrate IRA clean energy successes, discuss investments, and collaborate on climate action.
• Geothermal Convening Specialized convening focused on geothermal technology adoption for Wisconsin building owners and operators, featuring education on networked geothermal for neighborhoods, campuses, and data centers.
• Clean Energy Resources Library

Quantifiable outcome

• Supported partners in seeking more than $20 million for efficiency and renewable projects
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• Evergreen CollaborativecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-sponsor of Forward Together Wisconsin Fall 2025 Convening, partnering on climate advocacy and clean energy investment discussions.
• Wisconsin Conservation VoicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-sponsor of Forward Together Wisconsin Fall 2025 Convening, focused on conservation and environmental advocacy.
• Green Home Owners UnitedcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-sponsor providing home energy assessment resources and expertise for Wisconsin homeowners.
• Congressional Progressive Caucus CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-sponsor of Fall 2025 Convening, supporting progressive climate policy and clean energy initiatives.
• UndauntedK12coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-sponsor focused on sustainability initiatives in K-12 education sector.
• BlueGreen AlliancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-sponsor uniting labor and environmental organizations for clean energy jobs.
• Clean Energy GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for the Clean Energy Incentive Navigator program, providing nationwide network of solar+storage learning hubs.
• Midwest Tribal Energy Resources AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-sponsor supporting tribal communities in implementing environmentally friendly projects.
• Couillard Solar FoundationmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerResource partner providing grant funding for solar installation programs including Solar for Good (nonprofits), Solar on Schools, and CSF Solar Canopies.
• Focus on EnergymajorGTM or Marketing PartnerWisconsin utility program providing PACE financing, solar grants (up to $25,000 commercial, $35,000 agricultural), and home energy rebates ($149M allocated).
• Rewiring AmericacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFTW partner nonprofit promoting widespread electrical adoption, launched Electric Creatives initiative with Stacey Abrams and Jonathan Scott as advisors.
• Lawyers for Good GovernmentmajorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerProvides resources and Tax Navigator tool to help under-resourced communities claim clean energy tax credits through Direct Pay.
• City of La CrossemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner host for Direct Pay Tour events, helping local communities access clean energy funding.
• Oneida NationmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner host for Direct Pay Tour, supporting tribal communities in accessing clean energy resources.
• City of Milwaukee ECO OfficemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner host for Direct Pay Tour, supporting Milwaukee communities in accessing clean energy funding.
• Wisconsin Regional Training PartnershipmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerReceived $1.5M federal grant to create EV Skilled Trades Employment Program, providing pre-apprenticeship training for EV charging careers.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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