Manitowoc, Bayfield and St. Croix County Boards voted to join the PACE Wisconsin Commission. There are now 15 counties in the program with others considering it. PACE counties include: Bayfield, Chippewa, Douglas, Dunn, Eau Claire, …
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Excellence in Energy Efficiency Awards go to 15 Wisconsin Businesses
Focus on Energy recognized 15 Wisconsin businesses and organizations for their outstanding efforts in reducing energy waste in April with their Excellence in Energy Efficiency Awards. In addition to achieving reduced energy consumption and cost …
Northland Pines Schools Energy $avings Initiatives
The Northland Pines school board approved a $663,000 project for building improvements and solar panels at Eagle River and Land O’Lakes schools under Act 32, which allows for schools to fund energy efficiency projects without …
Milwaukee Bucks Partner with Johnson Controls on “Smart Building”
The Milwaukee Bucks announced a partnership with Johnson Controls, a global building controls leader that originated in Milwaukee, to build a sustainable, world-class Wisconsin Entertainment and Sports Center arena by fall of 2018. Named a “Founding Partner,” …
Vision, Grit and Practical Solutions for Local Energy Resilience
Article originally published by Wisconsin Academy of Sciences arts and letters What happens when 75 thoughtful Wisconsin leaders come together to tackle a challenge? Good things! The [Wisconsin] Academy [of Sciences, Arts & Letters] hosted its …
Wisconsin Solar Energy Financing Guide – Wisconsin Leading Wisconsin
Local governments and tribal nations have an opportunity to save money and create jobs by joining the growing renewable energy economy, according to a new publication to be released later in May from the University of Wisconsin-Extension. Solar …
Jimmy Carter Leases Land for 1.3 MW Solar Array
Former president (Jimmy Carter) has leased 10 acres of farmland outside of his hometown of Plains, Georgie for the construction of a 1.3 MW solar array. Once completed, the array will provide over half the …
Smart Cities: Developing a Framework for the Midwest
Smart cities utilize the “Internet of Things” (IoT) sensors and technology to connect infrastructure components across the city to impact every layer from beneath the streets, to energy use, to water quality and quantity, to …
KEEP Our Educator of the Year
The Wisconsin K-12 Energy Education Program (KEEP) senior outreach specialist Sara Windjue was presented with the educator of the year award by Seventhwave at the Better Buildings Better Business Conference. KEEP brings energy education to the classroom …
Madison Finance committee recommends resolution aiming for total renewable energy use
Article originally published by The Cap Times Madison’ finance committee unanimously recommends committing up to $250,000 for a consultant that would help the city find ways to use more renewable energy sources and emit fewer …