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See https://www.mge2050.com/en/

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See https://www.alliantenergy.com/cleanenergy/ourenergyvision/responsibilityreport/cleanenergyvisiongoals

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Alliant Energy Responsibility Report | Clean Energy Vision and Goals

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Successful execution of our strategy will enable us to achieve our clean energy initiatives.

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See https://www.wecenergygroup.com/home/generation-reshaping-plan.htm

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Building a bright, sustainable future that is affordable, reliable and clean

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Reducing emissions is essential to building a bright, sustainable future.

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The Public Service Commission does a biennual report on electricity in WI that includes emissions trends. See https://psc.wi.gov/Pages/Footer/ReferenceCenter/BiennialReportsOther.aspx

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The Commission is required by Wis. Stat. § 19​6.​​218 (5r)​ to submit a biennial report on the Universal Service Fund (USF) to the legislature. This report provides an overview of the USF program including a discussion of the rules, programs, expenses, and regulatory policies that impact universal service and access to essential telecommunications on the state and federal levels.

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The Office of Sustainability & Clean Energy does an annual update to the Governor's Clean Energy Plan at https://osce.wi.gov/pages/cleanenergyplan.aspx

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2022-20 23 Clean Energy Plan Progress Report

"​The climate crisis is taking an undeniable toll on the health, safety, and economic well-being of folks across our state. The livelihood of Wisconsin farmers is in danger with extreme and unpredictable weather taking a toll on crops and production, our state's tourism industry and economy depends on our vast and valuable natural resources, and as health professionals have indicated, the health of our people depends on the health of the environments they live in.

View the condensed Clean Energy Plan in your preferred language:
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Recognizing the existing conditions in Wisconsin and the need to move toward a clean energy economy, the OSCE developed a state-wide clean energy plan in collaboration with state agencies, local governments, native nations, frontline communities, NGO's, utilities, industry representatives, and others.

While prioritizing the core values of justice, equity and collective action, the Clean Energy Plan achieves the following objectives:

Putting Wisconsin on a path for all electricity consumed within the state to be 100 percent carbon-free by 2050,

Ensuring that the State of Wisconsin is fulfilling the carbon reduction goals of the 2015 Paris Agreement,

Reducing the disproportionate impacts of energy generation and use on low-income communities and communities of color,

​Maximizing the creation of, and equitable opportunities for, clean energy jobs, economic development and stimulus, and retention of energy investment dollars in Wisconsin,

Improving reliability and affordability of the energy system,

Strengthening the clean energy workforce through training and education, while retraining workers affected by the transition from fossil fuel to clean energy sources, and

​Protecting human and environmental health by reducing ecosystem pollution from fossil fuels.

The Wisconsin Clean Energy Plan sorts strategies into four key pathways to create momentum towards a clean energy economy, these are:

Accelerate clean energy technology deployment - Increasing funding options for projects, investing in infrastructure, new emissions goals, expanding state energy resources for generation, technology innovation, equitable expansion of clean energy, leveraging existing policies and programs.

Maximize energy efficiency-strengthening energy efficiency standards and goals to reduce energy waste and save consumers money on energy costs.

Modernize buildings and industry - addressing building codes, supporting electrification, expanding funding, and supporting industry and businesses in their transition

​Innovate transportation - support the transition to low- to no-emission vehicles and supporting refueling options, along with planning and increased options to move people around.

Below are additional ways the CEP ensures an inclusive transition:

Prioritizing health equity, environmental justice, and equitable economic development,

Fast-tracking workforce development and just transition, and

​Accelerating government-led efforts (Lead-by-Example​). ​​

Your Input is Welcomed!​

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Wisconsin Office of Sustainability & Clean Energy Clean Energy Plan

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2022-20 23 Clean Energy Plan Progress Report "​The climate crisis is taking an undeniable toll on the health, safety, and economic well-being of folks across our state.

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The EPA publishes data on electric emissions. Dane County is in the MROE region of the EPA's map at https://www.epa.gov/egrid/data-explorer

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Madison's MadiSUN group buy program is available to residents across Dane County. Learn more at https://madisunsolar.com/

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WEDC received $62M to support solar for low and moderate income households. Learn more at https://wedc.org/building-communities/solar-for-all/

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Wisconsin’s upcoming Solar for All program will support deployment of solar systems for low- and moderate-income households across the state.

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Solar for Good supports solar installations at nonprofits. See https://www.renewwisconsin.org/solarforgood/

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We advocate. We Educate. We collaborate.

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Solar on Schools helps public and private school districts access solar power. Learn more at https://midwestrenew.org/solar-on-schools/

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The cost of energy usage is a significant expense for Wisconsin public schools and rising energy costs can negatively impact the district Operations Budget. Solar PV installation can reduce operating expenses without cutting educational programs. Schools can also utilize solar installations as educational opportunities for students and energize the next generation with hands-on renewable energy curriculum and career awareness. In 2022, solar industry employment increased by more than 17,000 new jobs and the demand for skilled labor for jobs in the renewable energy sector is expected to continue to grow.

Recognizing these unique benefits, and with generous support from the he program aims to help Wisconsin schools realize the financial, educational, and community benefits of going solar. Couillard Solar Foundation, Solar on Schools was developed to provide a range of resources to Wisconsin schools, assisting with and simplifying the solar project development process. T Wisconsin schools are going solar!

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Solar on Schools - Midwest Renewable Energy Association

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Providing a range of free resources to WI K-12 schools interested in installing solar PV systems, including a grant valued over $20,000. Apply today!

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Learn more about how net metering works in Wisconsin at https://www.renewwisconsin.org/net-metering/

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We advocate. We Educate. We collaborate.

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Wisconsin is a solar rights state, which means HOAs are not allowed to restrict a homeowner's right to install solar. Learn more at https://daneclimateaction.org/what-you-can-do/Participate/HOA-Covenants-and-Solar-in-Dane-County

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Homeowner Association Restrictions on solar installations Dane County | Office of Energy and Climate Change

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Homeowner Association HOA Restrictions on Solar Installations in Dane County

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Inflation Reduction Act Solar Energy Tax Credits for Households

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Inflation Reduction Act Solar Energy Tax Credits for Households

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See https://daneclimateaction.org/what-you-can-do/Federal-Funding-for-Individuals#IndCredits

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Inflation Reduction Act for Individuals | Office of Energy and Climate Change

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The Inflation Reduction Act can help residents afford energy efficiency projects through federal tax rebates.

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Inflation Reduction Act Solar Energy Credits for Businesses

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Inflation Reduction Act Solar Energy Credits for Businesses

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See https://daneclimateaction.org/what-you-can-do/Federal-Funding-for-business#TaxCredit

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Inflation Reduction Act for Businesses | Office of Energy and Climate Change

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The Inflation Reduction Act can save businesses and other entities money on eligible projects.

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Inflation Reduction Act Elective Pay Credits for Nonprofits

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Inflation Reduction Act Elective Pay Credits for Nonprofits

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Credit for solar installations - learn more at https://daneclimateaction.org//what-you-can-do/Federal-Funding/Inflation-Reduction-Act-Resources-for-Nonprofits

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Inflation Reduction Act Resources for Nonprofits | Office of Energy and Climate Change

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The Official Website for the Office of Energy and Climate Change of Dane County Wisconsin

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Focus on Energy has a terrific Getting Started tool that can help households identify opportunities to cut energy costs and emissions. See https://focusonenergy.com/get-started

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Not sure where to start? Let us help you find the resources you need to Get Started!

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See https://www.mge.com/smart-energy/clean-energy/renewable-energy-programs/shared-solar

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Our community solar program, Shared Solar, offers participating customers the opportunity to lower their environmental impact and carbon footprint—helping us create a more sustainable energy future. Shared Solar participants purchase shares of solar energy produced by MGE solar arrays at Morey Field in Middleton and the City of Middleton Municipal Operations Center.

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See https://www.alliantenergy.com/cleanenergy/whatyoucando/communitysolar

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See https://solarshare.coop/

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SolarShare Wisconsin Cooperative | A Cooperative Investment Structure for Renewable Energy Projects in Wisconsin

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WEDC's Solar for All program includes funding for community solar projects. See https://wedc.org/building-communities/solar-for-all/

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Wisconsin’s upcoming Solar for All program will support deployment of solar systems for low- and moderate-income households across the state.

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Programs target multi-family buildings that are naturally occuring affordable housing. Available in several local municipalities. See https://sustaindane.org/efficiency-navigator/

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Sustain Dane | Change happens when inspired people take action.

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Efficiency Navigator | Sustain Dane | Madison, WI

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The Efficiency Navigator program helps small to medium-sized multifamily housing in Madison and Middleton become more efficient, affordable, and resilient while reducing costs for owners and residents.

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Nonprofit creating affordable, sustainable housing. See https://www.sunnysidedevelopment.org/

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Sunny Side Development affordable housing developer in Madison, WI.

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Sunny Side Development is a nonprofit affordable housing developer that believes in using sustainable building design to reduce the costs for residents and impact on the planet.

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Includes efforts to manage household energy costs so that housing is more affordable. See https://rhs.danecounty.gov/

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One set of criteria that WHEDA uses to allocate federal tax credits is energy efficiency and sustainability. See WHEDA energy efficiency and sustainability guidelines at https://www.wheda.com/globalassets/documents/tax-credits/htc/2025/appendices/appendix-w----sustainability-and-energy-efficiency-guidelines2.pdf

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Has lots of great tips about electrification (though it's not specific to Wisconsin) at https://www.rewiringamerica.org/

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Over 60 organizations celebrate introduction of historic climate provisions in Inflation Reduction Act, call for its swift passage to address climate emergency, lower household energy costs

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The path to zero emissions requires household electrification. Go electric!

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Federal HER (Home Energy Rebates) via Focus on Energy

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Federal HER (Home Energy Rebates) via Focus on Energy

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Federal dollars for efficiency and electrification; higher incentives for lower income households. The details at https://focusonenergy.com/home-energy-rebates

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Coming soon! Home energy rebates will help American households save money on energy bills, upgrade to clean energy equipment and improve energy efficiency, and reduce indoor and outdoor air pollution. The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) estimates that these rebates will save households up to a $1…

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Eligibility based on your utility company. More at htthttps://focusonenergy.com

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Focus on Energy empowers the people and businesses of Wisconsin to make smart energy decisions with enduring economic benefits.

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Free Energy Savings Kits from Focus on Energy

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Free Energy Savings Kits from Focus on Energy

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Choose from three different FREE energy-saving packs full of a variety of efficient home products for every room and need!

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Federal funds for EV charging infrastructure in areas unlikely to be served by the private market. More at https://daneclimateaction.org/initiatives/Charge-Up-Dane-Co

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Charge Up Dane Co | Office of Energy and Climate Change

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Charge Up Dane County – Accelerating the Transition to EV Transportation for All is a regional initiative to install EV charging in locations that would otherwise be underserved.

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A Focus on Energy staff person worked with Tim O'Brien homes to build a zero emissions home in Dane County. See the process in this You-Tube series - https://youtu.be/ILD_1C7zhEQ?si=eP3oLlT1MNPQqrCJ

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Building a Net Zero Ready Home: Episode 1

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Learn more at https://www.cityofmadison.com/metro/routes-schedules/bus-rapid-transit/metroforward/all-electric-buses

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Full fleet out on the street!As part of the upcoming

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BRT is likely to increase transit ridership, reducing VMTs. Learn more about BRT at https://www.cityofmadison.com/metro/routes-schedules/bus-rapid-transit

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Rapid Route AMetro’s first Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) route is now in service!

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Build a new home that is up to 100% more energy efficient than the average new home built in Wisconsin.

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Inflation Reduction Act for Individuals | Office of Energy and Climate Change

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The Inflation Reduction Act can help residents afford energy efficiency projects through federal tax rebates.

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Current state requirements that every household have their own electric meter make solar more expensive/impractical in some multi-family situations. The PSC has a rulemaking docket (1-257-AC) open on this issue at https://apps.psc.wi.gov/ERF/ERFsearch/content/searchResult.aspx?UTIL=1&CASE=AC&SEQ=257&START=none&END=none&TYPE=none&SERVICE=none&KEY=none&NON=N

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Check out solar projects across the County https://countyofdane.maps.arcgis.com/apps/Shortlist/index.html?appid=f811354d47334bf3bd612c88d73251a1

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This story map requires JavaScript, but running JavaScript is not currently allowed by your web browser. If you wish to view this story, please enable JavaScript in this browser or try a different browser.

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This story map was created with the Story Map Shortlist application in ArcGIS Online.

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RoundTrip provides resources to employers to reduce employee commuting

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Find a better commute. Make an impact on your schedule, budget, & planet. Carpools, transit, trip planning, tracking & more!

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Love your commute! https://roundtripgreatermadison.org/#/#!m=customerModals.madisonMobilityOptions

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Find a better commute. Make an impact on your schedule, budget, & planet. Carpools, transit, trip planning, tracking & more!

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Learn from Others! Dane Co Climate Champions 

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Learn from Others! Dane Co Climate Champions 

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Numerous Dane County Climate Champions have cut their own fleet emissions OR reduced employee commuting.

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Climate Champions Program | Office of Energy and Climate Change

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Builders can earn up to $5,000/home in tax credits - https://www.irs.gov/credits-deductions/credit-for-builders-of-energy-efficient-homes

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Eligible contractors who build or substantially reconstruct qualified new energy-efficient homes may be able to claim tax credits up to $5,000 per home. The amount of the credit depends on factors including the type of home, its energy efficiency, and the date when the home is acquired.

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Who is eligible

Eligible contractors must meet all requirements under Internal Revenue Code (IRC) Section 45L before they claim the credit. Find guidance interpreting section 45L in Notice 2008-35, Notice 2008-36 for manufactured homes and Notice 2023-65.

Homes that qualify

To qualify, a home must meet all required specifications under IRC Section 45L, including the energy saving requirements of IRC Section 45L(c), before the home is acquired.

For homes acquired in 2023 through 2032: The credit amount is up to $5,000 based on the applicable program and program requirements under which the home was built ( Energy Star or Zero Energy Ready Home).

For homes acquired before 2023: The credit amount is $1,000 or $2,000, depending on the energy saving requirements met.

Find details in About Form 8908, Energy Efficient Home Credit.

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Guidance

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Credit for builders of energy-efficient homes | Internal Revenue Service

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Eligible contractors who build qualified energy-efficient homes may be eligible for tax credits up to $5,000 per home.

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Greater Madison MPO issued an EV Infrastructure Plan in 2024 - https://greatermadisonmpo.org/planning/documents/Dane_Co_EV_Infrastructure_Plan.pdf

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Madison has a Transportation Demand Management policy that applies to new developments, requiring measures that limit VMTs - https://www.cityofmadison.com/transportation/initiatives/transportation-demand-management/tdm-plan-review-process

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The TDM Ordinance requires new development to implement ongoing TDM-related measures. The required amount of TDM measures depends on site location and scale, with some measures more applicable to certain uses than others. TDM measures are selected by applicants in a TDM Plan, which is what City staff review to approve a project’s compliance with the TDM Ordinance.

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PlugShare - Map of Public EV Charging in Dane County

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PlugShare - Map of Public EV Charging in Dane County

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Search for Dane County, WI on the map (registration not required) at https://www.plugshare.com/

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MGE EV basics and charging programs at https://www.mge.com/smart-energy/electric-vehicles/ev-basics

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Learn about the benefits of driving electric, EV programs available from MGE and resources to help if you’re shopping for a new ride.

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EV basics plus charging options at https://www.alliantenergy.com/cleanenergy/whatyoucando/goelectric

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Start your electric vehicle education here. We'll help you learn whether an electric vehicle is right for you.

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Learn from Others! Dane Co Climate Champions 

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Learn from Others! Dane Co Climate Champions 

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Numerous Dane County Climate Champions have cut their facility energy use. Learn more https://daneclimateaction.org/initiatives/Climate-Champions

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Climate Champions Program | Office of Energy and Climate Change

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Madison's Building Energy Savings Program requires benchmarking and tune-ups for commercial buildings over 25,000 square feet https://www.cityofmadison.com/sustainability/energy/buildings/building-energy-savings-program

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The City of Madison adopted the Building Energy Savings program (BESP) in March 2023 (see Section 29.40 of the Madison General Ordinances) to improve energy efficiency in large commercial buildings community-wide through energy benchmarking and tune-ups.

The program has two requirements:

1. All non-residential commercial buildings 25,000 square feet (sq. ft.) or more must benchmark energy use annually.

2. All non-residential commercial buildings 50,000 sq. ft. or more must complete a building tune-up every four years.

The program is being phased in over time according to building size as shown below. The 2024 Covered Buildings List includes buildings required to begin benchmarking in 2024.
The 2025 Covered Buildings list will be released in January 2025.

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The City of Madison adopted the Building Energy Savings program (BESP) in March 2023 (see Section 29.40 of the Madison General Ordinances) to improve energy efficiency in large commercial buildings community-wide through energy benchmarking and tune-ups. The program has two requirements:

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OECC offers one-on-one assistance to small businesses and nonprofits. See https://daneclimateaction.org/initiatives/Sustainability-Services-Support

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Whether you don't know where to look or you're worried about missing a deadline, we want to help maximize your investment by leveraging all federal, state, and local funding available. We can assist with questions regarding applications, eligibility criteria, and IRA tax credits.

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The Official Website for the Office of Energy and Climate Change of Dane County Wisconsin

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See https://wppienergy.org/45-by-2025/

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WPPI Energy to cut CO2 emissions 45% by 2025 with addition of new solar facility - WPPI Energy

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WPPI Energy continues to add renewable energy to the organization’s power supply and is on track to reduce CO2 emissions 45% by 2025 (when compared to 2005 levels). The newest […]

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Small business, nonprofit help with Solar

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Small business, nonprofit help with Solar

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OECC helps small s and nonprofits pursue solar installations. More at https://daneclimateaction.org/initiatives/Sustainability-Services-Support

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Whether you don't know where to look or you're worried about missing a deadline, we want to help maximize your investment by leveraging all federal, state, and local funding available. We can assist with questions regarding applications, eligibility criteria, and IRA tax credits.

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The Official Website for the Office of Energy and Climate Change of Dane County Wisconsin

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Get the latest bike share updates from Madison BCycle

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https://www.heet.org/

Have you heard? Networked geothermal is a big idea in electrifying homes at scale. Learn more at the HEET website.

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HEET’s mission is to promote a sustainable community and planet, and to organize cooperative community actions which promote climate stability, energy conservation, and carbon reduction.

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Belle Farms is the first Dane County neighborhood to be built where every home will have geothermal heating and cooling.

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