Article originally published by WIS BUSINESS …Stone Cellar Brewpub announces that it is finalizing its plan to purchase all of the power for its brewery and restaurant from wind farms through a partnership with national …
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Fitchburg Fire Station Design for the Long Term
The City of Fitchburg, WI is putting out a bid this month for “…a fire station with a major design focus on long term sustainability and low term maintenance” reports Tom Hovel, City Planner. The 23,000 …
Xcel To Go Ahead With Solar Garden
Article originally published by Leader – Telegram Xcel Energy announced… it is moving forward with development of Wisconsin’s largest community solar garden program. As part of Solar* Connect Community, Xcel Energy will purchase the electricity …
Madison Gas & Electric Engages Community
With the utility industry undergoing major changes and a highly involved citizenry, MG&E has been engaging their customers to help shape their direction as an energy company. Having conducted hundreds of interviews and focus groups, …
CVTC’s Energy Education Center Earns Honors
Article originally published by Chippewa Valley Technical College The new Energy Education Center (EEC) at Chippewa Valley Technical College (CVTC) has been recognized for its energy efficiency and green environmental features. Focus on Energy has …
Dane County’s East District Campus Boosts Net Zero Energy
Dane County Executive Joe Parisi presented the new “net zero-energy” Dane County East District Campus designed to help combat climate change. It has a highway complex and County Medical Examiner headquarters that will be heated …
TurningPoint Energy Partners with Midwest Renewable Energy Association to Expand University Solar Power
Article originally published by Solar University Network The U.S. Department of Energy’s SunShot Initiative’s purpose is to assist student-led teams to generate a foundation for university investments in solar photovoltaic energy. Starting in March of …
$7 Million Cut from Focus On Energy
The Governor signed SB654/AB804 into law March 31 which clarifies that investor-owned utility contributions to Focus on Energy will be 1.2% of “operating revenues derived from retail sales.” By excluding operating revenues derived from wholesale …
Nearly 25,000 People Work in WI Clean Energy Industry
Article originally published by RENEW Wisconsin Nearly 25,000 people work in Wisconsin’s clean energy industry, according to a comprehensive analysis unveiled by RENEW Wisconsin, Clean Energy Trust, and Environmental Entrepreneurs (E2), March 22. The analysis …
PACE Clean Energy Financing: A New Wisconsin Initiative
Eau Claire County unanimously passed an ordinance on property assessed clean energy financing or PACE, on April 6. PACE loans provide an effective way for commercial building owners to obtain low-cost, long-term financing with no …