Events

The Couillard Solar Foundation in conjunction with the City of Sun Prairie and the Sun Prairie Public Library will dive into the Resilience Hub model for emergency preparedness at a unique event on September 9th.

We will also hear about the way distributed energy systems, such as home solar installations with batteries, can support community resilience. Speakers will include Svetha Hetzler of the Sun Prairie Public Library, Rose Daily of the City of Sun Prairie and Jackie Harrison-Jewell of the Couillard Solar foundation.

This event is FREE outdoor concert and family friendly event celebrating all things solar and renewable. It will feature live music, face painting, food, educational booths, solar demos, activities, and community.

This event is co-sponsored with the Soil Health and Agroecological Living Lab (SHALL) from the Department of Community and Environmental Sociology at UW-Madison.

SunDay is a global day of action on September 21st, 2025, celebrating the unstoppable rise of clean energy. We’ll come together to showcase the power of the sun and wind, the energy sources that can power our world without pollution.

RENEW Wisconsin's Renewable Energy Summit returns to the Monona Terrace in Madison on February 5, 2026! Join us as we gather with clean energy industry leaders, policymakers, students, and advocates to advance Wisconsin’s clean energy transition and create a more resilient future.

The clean energy industry in Wisconsin has weathered policy shifts and setbacks before, and each challenge has pushed us to adapt and grow. That resilience comes from the people and communities who believe in this work, and it continues to power our efforts.

Our theme, “Resilience by Design: Building Strength and Stability,” reminds us that the strength of our industry comes from our community. Through our collective efforts, we can support sound policy, creative solutions, and foster genuine collaboration that continues to support clean energy across communities and sectors.

Together, we will explore:

• How advancements in renewables are making energy more reliable

• Policy tools that can provide long-term stability for the industry

• Lessons from collaborations that have moved communities forward

• Strategies to ensure clean energy solutions reach every corner of Wisconsin

The RENEW Energy Summit is the place where industry, policymakers, and communities come together to shape strategies, develop new partnerships, and set the direction for the years ahead. For organizations invested in Wisconsin’s clean energy future, this event is essential to staying informed, connected, and prepared for what comes next.

The Summit is where we bring our best thinking forward as we chart a course for Wisconsin’s clean energy future. We hope you will join us!