The Wisconsin Public Service Commission (PSC) acted to allocate $47.5 million in unspent Focus on Energy funding to promote energy efficiency ($20-$35 million) and anaerobic digesters ($10-$20 million) in rural communities underserved by broadband. The …
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Scotland: A Wind Energy Power House
Wind turbines produced 106% of the electricity needed by every home and business in Scotland for the first time on August 7, reported World Wildlife Fund (WWF) Scotland. They generated 39,545 MWh of electricity to the …
Put Wisconsin on the Community Power Map
Where are communities taking charge of their energy future? Which states give communities the most power? The Institute for Local Self-Reliance’s new Community Power Map provides an interactive illustration of how communities across the US are accelerating …
Energy Star Portfolio Manager Now Includes Waste & Materials Tracking
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency now includes a waste and materials tracking feature in its Energy Star Portfolio Manager, which is a free benchmarking and tracking tool for commercial building owners and managers. Reducing waste and reusing materials more …
PEER System Improving Electrical Sustainability and Reliability
Performance Excellence in Electricity Renewal (PEER) is the nation’s first comprehensive, consumer-centric, data-driven system for evaluating power system performance. It is designed to transform the power industry into a more sustainable one by providing operators with …
MREA Approved for Vets Education
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has approved a number of solar and wind training courses offered by the Midwest Renewable Energy Association (MREA). Now they can offer educational opportunities to veterans through the use …
Wisconsinites Can Choose Green Power
In some Wisconsin markets, individuals have received an Email stating “…you can choose wind energy for half your electricity usage for FREE”. UW-Extension’s been asked, is this legitimate? The email is from a company based …
Community Solar Options Piloted Across Wisconsin
MGE launched sales of its pilot “shared” 500 kilowatt solar electric project being built on the City of Middleton’s operation center roof. Designed to provide locally generated clean electricity to residential customers, it is available …
Local Financing Program Promotes Electric Car Purchase
Madison Gas & Electric (MGE) has installed ample electric car charging infrastructure with 31 electric vehicle charging stations powered by 100 percent wind energy across the city and a mobile app to locate them. Electric …
Trees: A Tool for Energy Efficiency
Early fall is a good time for tree planting in Wisconsin. Placed strategically on the south and west sides of buildings, trees provide shade from the summer sun that can improve comfort and reduce costs …