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 …
Local Stories
Ready for Electric Vehicles?
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. …
Wisconsin’s First Net Zero School – Forest Edge Elementary
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 …
Milwaukee County Hiring Energy Program Manager
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 …
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. …
Madison’s Electric Fire Truck, Green Fleet and 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 …