The first time I learned about the Dane County Office of Energy and Climate Change (OECC) was at an environmental networking event nearly two years ago, and I knew from that moment on that this office was something I needed to be involved in.
On August 11 the City of Madison closed a series of major streets across the isthmus (from Regent Street to Proudfit Street and John Nolen Drive to Willy Street) to car traffic for the annual Ride the Drive event.
I recently had the opportunity to dive deep into the environmental world by completing an emission inventory for Dane County. Here are some of the lessons I learned.
With warm weather finally here, now is the perfect time to bring out your bike! June 1st-8th is Madison Bike Week, with many events and resources happening to celebrate and raise awareness around bicycle commuting.
I remember the first time I heard County Executive Joe Parisi do a talk. It was at an environmental fair at a church on the west side of Madison, in 2017 or 2018.
In recognition of our leadership on solar energy, Dane County, Wisconsin achieved SolSmart Platinum designation. Dane County is the first county government in the nation to earn the prestigious SolSmart Platinum designation.
Electric vehicles (EVs) are more popular than ever, with the number of Wisconsin registrations growing each year.
My name is Isak Drangstveit, I’m a senior at Waunakee Community High School and a co-leader of the Dane County Youth Environmental Committee (DCYEC).
As I reflect on my time with the Dane County Office of Energy and Climate Change (OECC), I can’t help but think about my first physical day on the job; I dressed in outdoor attire and wore gardening gloves at a tree planting event
As 2024 begins, now is a good time to reflect on what we have accomplished and where we need to focus our energy next.
