Five hundred Wisconsin companies engaged in the solar and wind industry supply chains are identified in Wisconsin Clean Energy Supply Chain, a report by the Environmental Law and Policy Center (ELPC) February 2015. There are 6,800 Wisconsinites employed …
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Oneida Tribe Shines With National Renewable Energy Grant
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced March 16th that 11 tribal communities will receive nearly $6 million to accelerate the implementation of renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies on tribal lands. The Oneida Tribe …
Super Bowl XLIX Powered by Clean and Efficient Energy
Super Bowl XLIX, at the University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, AZ, was powered by 100% renewable energy and was the first Super Bowl to be played under LED lights. Although University of Phoenix Stadium …
United States Leads World in Wind Energy Production
The United States produces more wind energy than any other country, leading China, Spain, and Germany. Although China leads the U.S. in installed wind capacity with over 90,000 MW, compared to 60,000 MW in the …
Cities Powered by 100% Renewable Energy
Municipalities across the US are working to generate all of their electricity from renewable energy. Burlington, Vermont (pop. 42,284) is powered by 100 percent renewable energy. The city achieved this after recently purchasing a 7.4 …
Going Solar in America: Solar is Cheaper than the Grid in 42 Cities
“…in 46 of America’s 50 largest cities, a fully-financed, typically-sized solar PV system (5kW) is a better investment than the stock market, and in 42 of these cities, the same system already costs less than energy from …
Tax Time – File for Solar Investment Tax Credit
Homeowners and businesses who purchased a rooftop solar electric or solar hot water system in 2014 or, businesses that provided a system through a lease to a third party, can reduce their taxes by 30 …
Court Challenge to the PSC on New Solar Fees
A lawsuit challenging the Wisconsin Public Service Commission (PSC) December 2014 decision to impose new fees on We energies customers that generate their own solar energy was filed January 22, 2015. The utility framed the …
Harley Davidson’s First Electric Motorcycle on Tour
Harley Davidson revealed their first electric motorcycle called Project Livewire on their Project Livewire Experience Tour during the second half of 2014. The tour stopped at select dealerships and allowed customers to test ride, provide …
DOE Releases Energy Literacy Video Series
The Department of Energy (DOE), along with the American Geosciences Institute (AGI) and the National Center for Science Education (NCSE), launched the first four videos in a series highlighting each of the seven essential principles presented in …