The Coleman School District in Marinette County, WI began producing solar power on October 2nd from its 24-kilowatt solar-electric system. The solar array, installed on the roof of the Coleman Elementary School, is expected to …
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UPDATE: Residential Solar Incentives Suspended
Incentives for Solar electric and solar hot water heating systems installation for homes from the state Focus on Energy program have been suspended by the Public Service Commission for the remainder of 2013. Despite letters …
Outagamie County Sees Sustainability Efforts Pay Off
In 2010, Outagamie County passed an Energy Independent Community Resoluton, adopted a sustainability action plan and received a $492,000 block grant to complete efficiency projects. Three years later, usage statistics and annual energy spending show …
Monona Contracts For Third-Party Solar
The City of Monona, an Energy Independent Community, recently approved a contract for the largest Wisconsin municipal solar electric project. Photovoltaic systems will be installed and owned by a third party investor with the approval …
American’s Home Energy Education Challenge
The Department of Energy and the National Science Teachers Association’s American’s Home Energy Education Challenge is a fun way for students in grades 3-8 to learn about energy conservation. The challenge runs during the 2013-2014 school …
Green Apple Day of Service
Green Apple Day of Service, on September 28th, will bring together thousands of students, teachers, parents and community leaders from around the world to improve school environments through service projects, education, community events and more, …
Update on Focus Funding for Residential Solar
The Wisconsin Public Service Commission (PSC) held an open hearing to discuss the renewable energy incentives offered by Focus on Energy, July 26, 2013. A final order was expected to be published August 13, 2013 that …