Madison Surpasses Reduction Goal for Carbon Emissions – Wisconsin State Journal - The MPower coalition was brought together by MG&E, UW Madison, Sustain Dane and others. They’ve reduced carbon emissions by over 100,000 tons over four years through programs like Green Power Tomorrow, lighting upgrades, hybrid buses and solar hot water systems.
Renew: Bill Would Slam Door on Wind Development – Journal Sentinel Online – The recent regulatory bill introduced by Governor Walker severely restrict wind permitting rules and will likely stop over $500 million in wind projects in the state.
UW-Madison Conservation Goals Heeded and Exceeded – University of Wisconsin-Madison News – Unrelated to the first article, the UW pledged to reduce energy consumption by 20% from 2006-2010. The We Conserve program actually achieved a reduction of 25% and is saving the university $13 million per year.
Style & Substance – Madison Magazine – Interesting story about Kirsten Joiner, the new Executive Director of Sustain Dane, a local nonprofit that focuses on sustainability.
High School Earns Energy Star Rating - Sauk Prairie Eagle – The Sauk Prairie High School is fifty years old but is now in the top 25% of high schools in the country for energy efficiency.
State Cancels Plans for Biomass Plant at UW-Madison – Journal Sentinel Online – Governor Walker has cancelled plans to convert UW Madison power plant from coal to biomass. It will instead be converted to run on natural gas.