Renewable energy is a cost effective alternative to fossil fuels. Including green power for your operations is a powerful signal about your organization's values, demonstrating a commitment that resonates with employees, clients, and customers alike.
You can power your operations with renewable energy by installing a renewable energy system at your facility or buying renewable energy from your utility. Learn more below to decide which opportunity is best for you.
Many businesses across Dane County have made the switch over to renewable energy systems over the past decade. Not only do renewables reduce carbon emissions, but federal funding resources are still in place that can make new renewable energy projects more cost-effective. Moreover, a solar installation is a great visual marker that can represent a commitment to sustainability.
Consider installing a solar (photovoltaic system) on your facility. See a list of vendors from the Solar Energy Industries Association. And if your business is in Madison, the MadiSUN program is a great resource. Read about how UW Health saved money on their solar array.
Focus on Energy provides incentives for businsses to invest in renewable energy for their operations. Whether you are considering solar or other technologies like Geothermal, Biogas, Biothermal, or Wind, Focus on Energy has rebates that can lower the upfront cost of installation or feasibility assessment.
Focus on Energy Business Incentives for Renewables
Geothermal heat pumps are also an option for your facility. By using the earth's natural temperature and help from some heat pumps, heat can be transformed into a renewable resource that can power entire buildings. Read about how Edgerton Hospital installed geothermal and saved money on their energy bill!
Visit our Clean Energy Map to see how other organizations have installed renewable energy sources at their facilities!
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If your organization is not suitable for solar or if you rent a space, buying green power could be a good option for you. Dane County’s utilities offer programs that let you choose which project from which to source your energy, which incentivizes more renewable energy projects. Your business could help contribute to a cleaner future for everyone, which would resonate strongly with your customers and employees! Click the dropdown menu below to learn more about your utility's green power offerings:
“Carbon neutral” means all carbon and greenhouse gas emissions associated with patient care at Artisan Dental are offset through the purchase of carbon credits.. Artisan Dental also purchases 100% of the electricity used in their oral care service operations from MG&E’s Green Power program, which helps to prevent the emission of greenhouse gases.
The crown jewel of this sustainability makeover is the photovoltaic (PV) system of solar panels adorning the entire roof of the parking ramp. Solar PV arrays are comprised of solar panels made up of many solar cells. When exposed to full sunlight, the solar cells convert solar energy into an electrical current. As more solar cells and panels are wired together, more power is generated.
