The State of Wisconsin Energy Independent (EI) Communities Initial Findings will be shared with all Wisconsin communities to inspire and spur further action toward energy independence. The survey was designed to gauge the level of activity, types of actions …
Local Stories
Western Dane County Solar Group Buy
Legacy Solar Co-op and community volunteers from the Town of Vermont’s Climate Action Committee have partnered with All Sky Energy and Eagle Point Solar (as a result of a competitive bidding process) to offer deep …
Vernon County Energy District elects officers
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 …
Horseradish Cooled by the Sun
Huntsinger Farms, the world’s largest horseradish grower and processor, began generating some of their own electricity the end of June at their Eau Claire farm. Their 100 kW AC solar PV system, installed by Carlson …
Carlson Electric Prevails Installing US Solar Equipment in Coronavirus Times
Solon Springs k-12 School’s 111 kW solar project is expected to go online mid-July after almost a year of delay. The project was halted due to equipment sourcing issues in the US for both the …
First Utility-Installed Microgrid Takes DNR Site Off-Grid
The first utility–installed microgrid in Wisconsin took a DNR park building and cabin off the grid. Alliant Energy and the WI Department of Natural Resources (DNR) designed and installed a small 6 kW solar array …
Couillard Business & Philanthropy Speeding Up Wisconsin’s Clean Energy Transformation
Cal Couillard has a vision to make Wisconsin competitive with other states on solar rapidly and he’s actualizing it, between his business- Speed Solar and the Couillard Solar Foundation that he and his wife Laurie …
Vernon County Engages in Energy District Model to Promote Clean Energy
Community conversations about clean energy initiatives as a means to create local jobs and reduce climate impacts in Vernon County started in February and are continuing virtually since the Stay at Home Order. Spearheaded by …
MREA Spearheads a Movement
The Midwest Renewable Energy Association (MREA), that puts on the Wisconsin the Energy Fair, is shifting gears this year. Having cancelled the fair due to the COVID-19 pandemic, MREA is redirecting their resources and leveraging all of their …
Students Blow Away the Judges at the Wisconsin KidWind Challenge
Students from Wisconsin and Kansas participated in the regional KidWind Challenge in early March. KidWind Challenge is a hands-on design celebration that engages middle and high-school students through the lens of wind and solar energy. Student teams …