The U.S. Department of Energy awarded UW–Madison Extension a grant for $1 million to support a coordinated, inclusive, and transparent process that engages communities in siting large-scale renewable energy projects across Wisconsin. Six states were …
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$50 Million to Environmental Justice Communities through New Regional Grantmakers
Communities throughout six Midwest states (including Wisconsin) will receive a major infusion of federal support for environmental justice projects over the next three years, thanks to a new program of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency …
What is the Great Lakes TCTAC?
The mission of the Great Lakes Environmental Justice Thriving Communities Technical Assistance Center (Great Lakes TCTAC) is to support community organizations in the Great Lakes region successfully navigate funding opportunities to access the resources they …
Tools for Measuring Greenhouse Gases Updated
The Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Equivalencies Calculator was updated by EPA February 2024. The calculator allows users to convert emissions or energy data to the equivalent amount of carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from using that amount. …
An American Majority Prefers an Electrified Home
As solar and wind become the nation’s major power generation sources, a transition to home heating and cooling systems, appliances and vehicles that run on clean electricity is needed. Twenty-four million more electrified machines will …
NOAA’s Climate Smart Communities Initiative to the Rescue
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has launched the Climate Smart Communities Initiative (CSCI) to help US communities at high risk of climate impacts and that most need assistance. They will receive assistance to …
Wisconsin Scores on Clean Energy Funding in the First Two Years of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law
In the two years since the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) was signed into law, Wisconsin has garnered hundreds of millions of dollars for clean energy upgrades in addition to money for rural high-speed internet and …
Slipstream Awarded USDOE’s Building Upgrade Prize for Milwaukee Project
USDOE’s Buildings Upgrade Prize (Buildings UP) was awarded October 31st, 2023 to 45 entities across the US including Slipstream Group in Madison, WI. DOE provides more than $22 million in cash prizes and technical assistance …
EV Tax Credit Becomes An Instant Rebate
The Treasury Department issued guidelines for consumers to get the federal Electric Vehicle (EV) tax credit as an instant rebate at the dealership beginning January 1, 2024 rather than receiving it as a credit when …
Public Comment on EIGP & EECBG Grant Programs Open through October 25
A Public Service Commission memo has been issued for public comment on the scope of both the 2023 round of Energy Innovation Grant Program (EIGP) and the scope of the Energy Efficiency Conservation Block Grant …