Article originally published by Vernon County Broadcaster.
The newly formed Vernon County Energy District (VCED) elected officers and created an organization with a vision of “retaining energy dollars in Vernon County, by promoting the wise and efficient use of energy and encouraging the transition to locally owned and operated renewable energy sources.” The nonprofit was founded on the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, April 22, as a response to increasing vulnerability of a fossil fueled energy platform…
VCED has two main tasks in the first few years. On the one hand, it will work with utilities and electricity users to reduce and shape the demand for power. At the same time, the energy district will create online short courses to raise awareness and help everyone take control of energy usage…
(See EnergyOnWI Blog Post, April 2020)