A New Chapter: Trempealeau Library Harnesses the Power of the Sun with New Solar Installation
On Saturday, April 15, the Shirley M. Wright Memorial Library held a solar dedication ceremony for their 32-kilowatt, newly constructed solar array. Scenically located on the Mississippi River and the bluffs of the Driftless Region, the Shirley M. Wright Memorial...
read moreRENEW Wisconsin and the City of Madison Announce the Launch of the 2023 MadiSUN Programs
On Tuesday, Madison Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway and RENEW Wisconsin announced the launch of MadiSUN’s 2023 Solar Programs, the City’s initiative to expand solar energy for local homes, businesses, affordable housing providers, and nonprofits. Participants included Sam...
read moreRENEW Wisconsin Appoints Beata Wierzba as Government Affairs Director
RENEW Wisconsin has appointed Beata Wierzba as Government Affairs Director following the retirement of Jim Boullion. Wierzba has been involved in government affairs for over 20 years, with previous positions at Nsight, the National Rural Electric Cooperative...
read moreOver $1 Million in Renewable Energy Projects Spurred by Solar for Good Grants
MADISON, WI - The Solar for Good grant program has awarded over $120,000 in grants and solar panel donations to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations. Thirteen nonprofits will install approximately 460 kilowatts of solar electricity, leading to more than $1.2 million in...
read moreSun Prairie Selected by the Department of Energy for $15K Solar Adoption Program
December 14, 2022 – SUN PRAIRIE, WI, has been selected by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) as one of 12 communities nationwide to adopt the innovative solar permitting platform SolarAPP+. Through the program, Sun Prairie is eligible to receive $15,000...
read moreDane County Recognizes More Than 70 Local Organizations as 2022 Climate Champions for Efforts to Address Climate Change Locally
On Thursday, October 6th, County Executive Joe Parisi joined the Office of Energy and Climate Change (OECC) to recognize local entities leading on climate action through Dane County’s Climate Champions program. The aim is to celebrate local leadership in fulfilling...
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