Proposed system would further burden water protection program MADISON — A new proposal easing permit requirements for large-scale livestock operations could increase the already high environmental and health impacts of factory farms, according to testimony delivered today at public hearings held by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) in Fitchburg. “The DNR currently lacks
City saves $1.2 million over 10 years EAU CLAIRE — When it comes to energy efficiency, Wisconsin communities could take a lesson from Eau Claire. The city began decreasing its energy use years ago, then used federal stimulus funds to improve more public facilities. Now, the city is using its experience to help others become
Madison Community Foundation Announces $100,000 Challenge MADISON — The Madison Community Foundation issued a challenge to the environmental community at Clean Wisconsin’s 40th anniversary celebration in Madison on Tuesday, April 6, by announcing that it will contribute $100,000 to the environmental organization’s endowment fund if the community raises $300,000. “This grant challenges the community to
Regionally diverse large and small businesses among supporters MADISON — In a show of support for the Clean Energy Jobs Act, the Wisconsin business community delivered a letter signed by over 200 Wisconsin businesses to state legislators today highlighting the economic and job-creation benefits of strong energy efficiency and renewable energy policies. “As businesses currently
MADISON — With the popularity of energy-saving compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs) at an all-time high, the Wisconsin State Senate will hold a public hearing Tuesday on Senate Bill 629, a bill that would help keep toxic mercury out of Wisconsin’s environment by enabling consumers to more conveniently recycle spent bulbs.
Homes being built in new downtown include efficiency, renewable energy features GAYS MILLS — Warm weather signals the start of construction season in Wisconsin, and the buildings going up in Gays Mills are cause for celebration. Not only are they creating a new downtown away from the floodplain, they meet high energy efficiency standards, setting
More efficient lighting pays for itself in 10 days ASHLAND — By recouping its investment in more efficient lighting in less than two weeks, the popular Deep Water Grille brew pub in Ashland may have set a record. “We have our lights on 16 hours a day, every day of the week,” said restaurant manager
76% support renewable energy commitments stronger than those in the Clean Energy Jobs Act MADISON — More than three-quarters of Wisconsin voters support renewable energy policies requiring 30 percent of our state’s power to come from renewable sources, according to polling data released today by a bipartisan research group. “An overwhelming majority of Wisconsin’s voters
Residents tell legislators to pass strong renewable energy policies at Homegrown Energy Day MADISON — Farmers and owners of renewable energy companies gathered for Homegrown Energy Day at the state Capitol today to ask legislators to pass strong policies encouraging the production of clean, renewable energy in the Clean Energy Jobs Act. “Homegrown energy is
Minor work on 115-year-old building saves $800 per year STEVENS POINT — A little effort can go a long way when it comes to reducing energy use and costs, one Wisconsin church recently discovered. Frame Memorial Presbyterian Church in Stevens Point is a striking 115-year-old building, with large stained glass windows and a distinctive bell
