The Milwaukee County Office of Sustainability is seeking their next Energy Program Manager. This position plays a critical role in advancing the County’s net zero emissions goals, both in County operations and within the community. Applications are …
Local Stories
Eaton Corp and Slipstream Group Receive DOE Funding to Advance Building Energy Efficiency
On August 12, 2021, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) awarded $82.6 million in funding to 44 projects in 20 states “…that will lower Americans’ energy bills and help meet President Biden’s goal of net-zero …
Kretz Lumber of Antigo Receives Forest Service Grant
A Wisconsin company was the recipient of a U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service Wood Innovations Grant. Kretz Lumber Co. of Antigo, WI received $250,000 to install a new combined heat & power system. …
Wisconsin Manufacturer Tests First North American Electric Fire Truck with MFD at Madison’s New Green Fleet Facility
An Appleton manufacturer of firetrucks, Pierce, has produced a zero emissions battery-electric fire truck- the Pierce Volterra Pumper that has been piloted with the City of Madison Fleet Service and Fire Department (MFD). MFD and …
Wisconsin Local Governments Form Climate Coalition
Communities with substantial climate goals have established the Wisconsin Local Government Climate Coalition (WLGCC.org) in order to advocate for necessary changes to achieve their clean energy targets with the PSC, utilities, and statewide forums. Initial members include the Cities of …
2021 Solar Group Buy Programs Launch in 25 Counties
Solar Group Buy programs are launching across Wisconsin for 2021. Solar group programs encourage individuals, small businesses, and nonprofits to install solar by aggregating them into a purchasing pool that provides a reduced rate for …
Solar Puts Homeowners Near Net Zero Carbon for Electricity Plus Tranportation
It took a while, but Sherrie Gruder and Wayne Harris are finally getting what they’ve been working toward for months– a 7 kW ground mount bifacial solar array for their home. They began the process …
Middleton Cross Plains Area School District Adopts 100 Percent
Middleton Cross Plains Area School District (MCPASD) Resolution ‘To address Global Warming through Clean Energy, Waste Reduction, Sustainable Choices, and Environmental Education” was passed by the school board March 22, 2021. It was resolved that MCPASD will …
Brown County Adopts 100 Percent Clean Energy
The Brown County Board, in mid-March, passed a Resolution Establishing the Brown County Energy Subcommittee that creates a subcommittee to develop a comprehensive clean energy plan to reach the ultimate goal of 100 percent clean energy.
Nominate Energy Educator of the Year
The Wisconsin K-12 Energy Education Program (KEEP) annually sponsors the Energy Educator of the Year Award. The annual nomination process and announcement of winners helps to increase the visibility of the network of outstanding educators across the state …