Farmers and Rural Businesses REAP Substantial Funding for Clean Energy
The Rural Energy for America Program or REAP would receive $2.5 billion over 10 years with the additional appropriations made by the Congressional Agriculture Committee September 9 (sec.12005, p29+) as part of the $3.5 trillion …
September 14, 2021Executive Order Sets Aggressive EV Goals Supported by Industry
President Biden signed an Executive Order August 5, 2021 to strengthen America’s leadership in clean cars and trucks setting the goal that half of all new passenger vehicles sold in the US will be electric …
August 6, 2021Scientist says Saratoga solar project is safe for residents, environment
The Wood County Solar Project expected to be completed in 2022 doesn’t present any health or safety concerns, a consultant hired by the town told residents [August 4] Wednesday evening. “If I had to have a facility in …
August 2, 2021Large Scale Solar Grows in Dane County
In June 2021, Dane County’s largest solar array became operational. The 20MW O’Brien Solar Fields owned by Madison Gas & Electric encompasses 160 acres and over 60,000 panels on farmland in Fitchburg. The arrays consist of bifacial …
August 2, 2021Milwaukee County Hiring Energy Program Manager
The Milwaukee County Office of Sustainability is seeking their next Energy Program Manager. This position plays a critical role in advancing the County’s net zero emissions goals, both in County operations and within the community. Applications are …
August 2, 2021Eaton Corp and Slipstream Group Receive DOE Funding to Advance Building Energy Efficiency
On August 12, 2021, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) awarded $82.6 million in funding to 44 projects in 20 states “…that will lower Americans’ energy bills and help meet President Biden’s goal of net-zero …
August 2, 2021Kretz Lumber of Antigo Receives Forest Service Grant
A Wisconsin company was the recipient of a U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service Wood Innovations Grant. Kretz Lumber Co. of Antigo, WI received $250,000 to install a new combined heat & power system. …
August 2, 2021Federal Infrastructure Bill Would Provide $79 Million for Wisconsin EV Charging
The federal infrastructure bill would provide Wisconsin $79 million over 5 years for electric vehicle charging stations should it pass the House. It passed in the Senate in early August. This would be key to …
August 1, 2021US DOE Pumps Up Efficiency with Advanced Water Heating Initiative
Water heating by US homes and businesses can account for up to one third of their energy use. To cut energy use and carbon emissions drastically from heating water, the US Department of Energy (DOE) announced a nationwide campaign spotlighting heat …
August 1, 2021The Digital Age is Coming to a Building Near You
The US Department of Energy set a national goal to triple the energy efficiency and demand flexibility of the buildings sector by 2030, relative to 2020 levels. It is based on new smart technologies and …
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