Dane Co Office of Energy & Climate Change (OECC)

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Dane County! IRA Home Energy Rebate Programs ARE Available Beyond 2025!
Learn more about program eligibility, deadlines, and how rebates can stack with Focus on Energy incentives: focusonenergy.com/rebates

You still have time to save big on energy upgrades.👀
Some Federal Tax Credits ARE Expiring Dec. 31, 2025
To receive Energy-Efficient Home Improvement Tax Credits, projects must be installed by Dec. 31, 2025.
Learn more: daneclimateaction.org/what-you.../...

Dane County Is Leading the Way in Solar Energy!
We are home to more rooftop solar arrays than anywhere else in WI. From homes to businesses, nonprofits to schools—our community is shining bright with clean energy.
Learn more by attending Sun Day in Madison: www.facebook.com/share/1PBRVG...

Is energy efficiency worth it anymore? 🤔
Yes, now more than ever!
❌FICTION: “Energy efficiency is expensive.”
❌FICTION: “Energy efficiency is only for homeowners.”
Reality: There are many simple things you can do to make your living space more energy efficient.
daneclimateaction.org/what-you-can...

🌱 Growing Sustainably in Dane County! 🚜
Farmers are proving climate-smart = high-yield:
♻️ Manure → energy
🌞 Agri-solar
🌾 No-till planting
🌱 Cover crops

✅ Less emissions
✅ Healthier soil
✅ Cleaner water

Learn more: lwrd.danecounty.gov/what-we-do/c...

DEADLINE has been extended for our Climate Champions program. If you've taken action to improve sustainability in your organization, we encourage you to submit an application. Apply now! daneclimateaction.org/.../Climate-....

Only a few days left to apply to be a Climate Champion! Apply Now! tinyurl.com/59sun3cy

June 13th is the deadline to apply for Charge Up Dane County! Read more about it: tinyurl.com/y9penjxj
Apply here: tinyurl.com/4and267b

Join OECC & the Urban League on June 3 to talk about EVs in your community and to recommend potential charging locations. All are welcome!

Scan the QR code or visit: lnkd.in/exDjhp-J

If you are a community organization interested in talking more about this opportunity with our office, click here to learn more and submit your interest on the form!

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Get a behind the scenes look of the Dane County Youth Environmental Committee! These young leaders are making waves in the fight for a sustainable future. From reducing waste to promoting renewable energy, they’re tackling environmental issues head-on.
Learn more and get involved: www.dcyec.org

Learn more about how your site can host EV charging! Our RFP is now live, learn more and apply at daneclimateaction.org/initiatives/Charge-Up-Dane-Co

Please join us on May 14 for an open house to learn more about the benefits of electric vehicles and to recommend charging sites across Dane County!

2025 Climate Champion applications are now open! Nonprofits, businesses, faith groups are all encouraged to apply to one of the ten categories. Get recognized for your climate action and apply!

First Dane County's EV Advisory Committee meeting kicked off Monday MADISON, Wis. -- The first Electric Vehicle Advisory Committee meeting kicked off Monday, and the Dane County Executive, Melissa Agard, was there to celebrate it.

We are so excited that the EV Advisory Committee kicked off this week. Equitable EV infrastructure is critical to address the future of green transportation in Dane County. buff.ly/3qDeYk9 #EVFuture #Sustainability

City of Sun Prairie successfully achieves 100% renewable electricity SUN PRAIRIE, Wis. -- The City of Sun Prairie has officially achieved 100% renewable electricity, overcoming its previous achievement on becoming the first municipality in Wisconsin for municipal…

Sun Prairie is leading the way in Wisconsin by becoming the first city powered entirely by renewable energy. Here's to a brighter, greener future - congrats Sun Prairie! 🌍 buff.ly/1u4liyU #RenewableEnergy #SunPrairie

Culture Over Carbon: Understanding the Impact of Museums’ Energy Use — Environment & Culture Partners

The #madisonchildrensmuseum participated in the Culture over Carbon project that helped cultural institutions understand their specific energy use and identify opportunities to make changes to reduce emissions and operating costs.

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#americaisallin

The U.S. Department of the Treasury and Internal Revenue Service have released the final rules and guidelines for the Clean Electricity Low-Income Communities Bonus Credit Amount Program.

Applications for the 2025 program are open through Feb. 14, 2025.

Treasury’s press release: bit.ly/3Q5CWzl

We need #ClimateAction now – and despite the Trump administration’s intention to withdraw from the #ParisAgreement, OECC remains as committed as ever to its climate goals alongside @americaisallin.

#WeAreAllIn, are you?