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Taking It to the Next Level - 10/20/2024

We have made real progress reducing countywide emissions AND we all need to do more faster to achieve our 2030 countywide climate action goals.

Embracing Solar Across Dane County - 4/16/2024

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.

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Cultural Institutions in Dane County Examine Energy Use - 8/29/2022

How can you reduce your carbon emissions if you’re not sure what you’re using right now? That’s the premise behind Culture Over Carbon, a research study currently in progress that’s aiming to collect and analyze energy use data from over one hundred museums and cultural institutions across the country - including right here in Dane County.

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Two Co-ops Making a Difference - 8/22/2022

Atop Willy Street Grocery Co-op East are 80 solar panels producing up to 25.6 kW of energy. The story of how they got there is a unique one, and serves as a model for over forty other projects around the state, with more to come.

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Faiths Connect for Climate - 7/25/2022

At a climate protest last week, I saw a sign that said, “Only everyone can save us now.” It’s a powerful reminder that climate action isn’t individual, but instead requires all of us to work together.

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Women in Solar - 7/22/2022

What image comes to mind when you hear “solar energy professionals?”

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Yahara Solar: An Important Milestone - 6/27/2022

On June 22 Dane County Executive Joe Parisi stood with partners from Alliant Energy and SunVest to announce Yahara Solar, a 17 MW solar project that will enable Dane County to achieve a big goal, the goal of getting all of the electricity used in Dane County’s facilities from renewable sources.

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Monona Grove Solar Installation Offers Important Lessons - 5/24/2022

When a community comes together to make change happen the results are inspiring.

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The Buzz Around Electrification - 5/11/2022

If you follow climate news (and it’s obvious you do – because you are reading our blog!) then you may have seen references to electrification and you might have questions.

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Solar Maps in Dane County - 2/10/2022

Often after we try something new – perhaps test driving a particular car model, for example—we suddenly notice that thing all around us.