Project Profiles
Solar PV
Aldo Leopold Legacy Center
"The Land Ethic in Physical Form: How can we ensure that both people and the land will prosper in the long run?” Read more here
Central Waters Brewing Company
Truly making the world a better place, one beer at a time. Read more here
Cottage Glen at Ellison Bay
“Door County development with a respect for natural beauty and a commitment to the environment.” Read more here
Project SOARR - Supporting Opportunities in Advancing Renewable Resources
“Doing good by going green: Inspiring the next generation of green leaders” Read more here
Solar Thermal
Helene’s Hilltop Orchard
“Doing Double Duty, the Sun Produces Delicious Apples and Power for Helene’s Hilltop Orchard”. Read more here
Fort Atkinson School District
School officials have made no secret of their aspiration to make Fort Atkinson the most energy-efficient and self-sufficient K-12 district in the state. Read more here
Sun Harvest Farm
"In 2005 we embarked on major renovations and additions to our old farmhouse." Jerry and Penny Kroener of Ridgeway, WI, improved the efficiency of their farmhouse, installed two solar PV systems, and a counter-flow masonry heater fireplace. Read more here
Wigwam Mills
Placed in service in February 2008, Wigwam’s 27 solar collectors supply 47 percent of the hot water used by the company to shrink, bleach, antimicrobial treat, wash and soften 40,000 pairs of socks each day. Read more here
Madison Fire Stations
Solar hot water douses rising energy costs at Madison Fire stations. Read more here
Small Wind Projects
Fountain Prairie Inn & Farms
A genuine portrait of the Wisconsin farmer… where sustainable farming, environmental stewardship, and productive business are one and the same”. Read more here
Port of Milwaukee
“The City of Milwaukee’s First Wind Turbine Harvests Clean Energy on the Shores of Lake Michigan”. Read more here
Biogas Projects
Pagel’s Ponderosa Dairy
Wisconsin’s Largest Family-Owned Dairy Converts Manure into Useful Energy for the Farm and Surrounding Communities. Read more here
Other Case Studies
Down on the Farm with Clean Energy
“Down on the Farm,” a new report by Clean Wisconsin, highlights five farmers around the state who have invested in clean energy. From manure digesters to wind turbines, these technologies can help farmers reduce costs, stabilize profit margins, minimize their impact on the environment and turn farm waste into a valuable commodity. . Read more here
Milwaukee Public Library Rooftop Goes Solar
In the 1890's, the expansive rooftop of Milwaukee Public Library was designed simply to keep out the weather. Over a century later, Milwaukee's visionaries decided to turn 30,000 sq. ft. of the library’s roof into a green roof full of rainwater-loving plants—and a solar power plant. Read more here
