Skip to main content
University of Wisconsin–Madison
Energy On Wisconsin
Energy On Wisconsin
  • Home
  • Events
  • Funding
  • Large-Scale RE
  • News Expand Collapse
    • Director’s Notes
    • Newsletter Blog Posts
    • Newsletter Archive
    • Subscribe to Newsletter
  • Resources
  • Projects Expand Collapse
    • Project Homepage
    • Biogas
    • Biomass
    • Buildings LEED, Energy STAR, Zero Net Energy
    • Energy Efficiency
    • Solar
    • Transportation
    • Utilities, Micro grids, & Infrastructure
    • Wind
    • Other
  • Rural and Tribal Expand Collapse
    • Technical Assistance for Rural and Tribal
    • Justice40
  • Energy Independence Expand Collapse
    • Energy Independence
    • Energy Independent Communities Survey
    • Community Stories
    • Case Studies
  • About Us Expand Collapse
    • About Energy on Wisconsin
    • Collaborating Partners
    • Contact Us

Local Stories

Fifteen Projects to Promote Resilience Against Power Outages Underway with PSC Funding

Posted on December 1, 2021

Fifteen critical infrastructure microgrid and community resilience center projects have begun this fall across Wisconsin because of over $900,000 in funding awarded by the Public Service Commission. The projects will test the feasibility of energy …

Posted in Local Stories, Recent Projects

Ready for Electric Vehicles?

Posted on December 1, 2021

This publication from the UW-Stevens Point Center for Land Use Education is intended for Wisconsin local government officials and planning and zoning staff to provide an introduction to electric vehicles (EVs) and EV charging outlets. …

Posted in Local Stories, Newsletter Blog Post

Wisconsin’s First Net Zero School – Forest Edge Elementary

Posted on December 1, 2021

Oregon School District’s 126,000 square foot Forest Edge Elementary School is the first zero net energy school built in Wisconsin. The new $40 million school, designed and built by Bray Architects, HGA and Findorff with …

Posted in Local Stories, Newsletter Blog Post, Recent Projects

Milwaukee County Hiring Energy Program Manager

Posted on August 2, 2021

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 …

Posted in Local Stories, Newsletter Blog Post

Eaton Corp and Slipstream Group Receive DOE Funding to Advance Building Energy Efficiency

Posted on August 2, 2021

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 …

Posted in Local Stories, Newsletter Blog Post

Kretz Lumber of Antigo Receives Forest Service Grant

Posted on August 2, 2021

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. …

Posted in Local Stories, Newsletter Blog Post

Madison’s Electric Fire Truck, Green Fleet and Facility

Posted on August 1, 2021

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 …

Posted in Local Stories, Projects, Recent Projects, Transportation

Wisconsin Local Governments Form Climate Coalition

Posted on August 1, 2021

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 …

Posted in Featured Newsletter Blog Post, Local Stories, Newsletter Blog Post

2021 Solar Group Buy Programs Launch in 25 Counties

Posted on April 1, 2021

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 …

Posted in Featured Newsletter Blog Post, Local Stories, Newsletter Blog Post

Solar Puts Homeowners Near Net Zero Carbon for Electricity Plus Tranportation

Posted on April 1, 2021

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 …

Posted in Local Stories, Newsletter Blog Post, Recent Projects
  • Previous page
  • 1
  • You're on page 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 24
  • Next page

Site footer content

University logo that links to main university website Part of the Universities of Wisconsin

Website feedback, questions or accessibility issues: sherrie.gruder@wisc.edu | Learn more about accessibility at UW–Madison.

This site was built using the UW Theme | Privacy Notice | © 2025 Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System.