Don’t miss the Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Energy Storage panel on September 30 @ 4:30pm! Join us at WEI in-person or live via Zoom as founders from COnovate, Flux XII, and FerroMX share how they’re scaling energy storage ventures. Register at energy.wisc.edu/events/innov...

Stopped by the Midwest Farm Report today to talk about Wisconet and the 2nd Annual Wisconsin Weather Festival, coming to @uwenergy.bsky.social on October 25!

Amy Enright Steinberger, graduate student at UW-Madison, has been honored with the 2025 GLBRC Mentoring Award for her outstanding leadership and microbiology research. Read more about Amy: www.glbrc.org/news/uw-madi...

@uwenergy.bsky.social's Wisconet is a network of stations around WI that provides timely data that guides farmers’ decisions on irrigation and planting, and can help identify solutions to mitigate the broader impacts of agriculture on climate change. Learn more: energy.wisc.edu/news/foundat...

‪@warfnews.bsky.social‬ recently profiled several WEI scientists and their innovations. The profile includes projects that transform CO2 into cement, fuel plant power, reduce the need for synthetic fertilizer, revolutionize recycling, and more. energy.wisc.edu/news/wei-res...

Brian Fox is working hard to make poplar trees a superstar at producing chemicals that humans use everyday. Read the conversation about federal funding, engineering, and, of course, poplar trees. 🌳 Full Story: biochem.wisc.edu/2025/05/21/u...

KEEP - Wisconsin's K-12 Energy Education Program has named Wisconsin Energy Institute's Allison Bender as 2025 Energy Educator of the Year! Huge congratulations, Allison, and well deserved! Read more about Allison: energy.wisc.edu/news/wei-out...

UW-Madison researchers are revolutionizing sustainable chemical engineering by turning plant waste into valuable chemicals, improving recycling processes, and developing eco-friendly materials. Their work is paving the way for a more sustainable future. energy.wisc.edu/news/chemica... #energy

Scientists at UW-Madison have reprogrammed a microbe that eats toxins from broken down plant fiber while leaving the sugars untouched. A major step forward in biofuel production! Read more: energy.wisc.edu/news/rewired... #biofuels #bioenergy #uwmadison #microbe

In a bold move toward a clean, low-carbon economy, Wisconsin lawmakers are partnering with local energy start-ups to create a nuclear energy renaissance. Read more: energy.wisc.edu/news/wiscons... #nuclear #wisconsin #energy #nuclearenergy

After carbon emissions dropped during the pandemic, they’ve promptly rebounded and reached a new record high in 2024. UW-Madison spin-off Alithic is capturing carbon dioxide from the air, fighting against this rise in emissions. energy.wisc.edu/news/capturi... @warfnews.bsky.social

Congrats, Lizza!!!

UW Family Gardening Day is this Saturday!! From 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., families can take part in hands-on activities to learn more about plants and clean energy, collect seeds, and tour state-of the art laboratories. Don’t miss out on this exciting event! energy.wisc.edu/events/uw-fa...

We'll be there! Come see as at @uwenergy.bsky.social and learn more about how Wisconet can help your gardens thrive!

Join us Saturday May 3rd for Family Gardening Day! Visit Allen Centennial Garden, D.C. Smith Greenhouse, Steenbock Library, and the Wisconsin Energy Institute for free plants, activities, and crafts. Learn more at: science.wisc.edu/family-garde... #MadisonWI #Gardening #UWMadison

Join us at the Wisconsin Energy Institute for UW Family Gardening Day on May 3rd! Explore gardens, meet scientists, and enjoy hands-on activities for all ages. Learn more about this event at energy.wisc.edu/events/uw-fa...

Join alum and Science Journalist in Residence @alecluhn.bsky.social, carbon removal researcher Rob Anex and Floodlight News editor Dee Hall for "Beyond 1.5°C: Covering Controversial Climate Solutions." Thursday, April 17. 4 p.m. Memorial Union. news.wisc.edu/uw-grad-and-...

Join us at the Green Cities, Green Students Resource Fair on April 25th! Learn about energy, water, and sanitation’s role in sustainability with interactive activities and info sessions. Register for this event at energy.wisc.edu/events/green...

Day of the Badger ends TODAY at 5pm! Support energy education programs like KidWind with a gift before the clock runs out. Your support connects young minds with the the tools and confidence to pursue their scientific curiosity. Make your gift now! dayofthebadger.org/campaign/wis...

It's Day of the Badger! Show your support for renewable energy with a gift to WEI. The impact of your dollar will be DOUBLED today and tomorrow; can we count on you to help us reach our goal? dayofthebadger.org/campaign/wis...

Science Expeditions is THIS WEEKEND!! Visit WEI's Open House April 5 to interact with researchers and try your hand at interactive Exploration Stations. energy.wisc.edu/events/uw-sc...

You've seen all the new maps and tools we've been posting and now it's time for you to try them out! In advance of the full launch, our beta site is open for all to use: beta.wisconet.wisc.edu

How can UW-Madison reach 100% renewable electricity by 2030? Join us at WEI on #EarthDay to hear from key stakeholders about the opportunities and challenges in meeting this ambitious goal. Register at energy.wisc.edu/events/uw-ma...

Meet Raines Lucas! An undergraduate researcher at UW-Madison and guitarist for she's green! Read more about how he’s balancing his passion for climate action with his music at

The 2025 Wisconsin KidWind Challenge featured 28 teams of 115 students from across Wisconsin and northern Illinois! These young engineers are showing us what the future of clean energy looks like. energy.wisc.edu/news/four-wi...

#DayoftheBadger 2025 is just 2 weeks away! Join the party to pay it forward April 8-9 by helping us uplift and empower rising energy leaders through programs like KidWind. Mark your calendars, and let's shape tomorrow's energy future together. 🚀 🌱

Join the Wisconsin Energy Institute for an Open House, part of UW-Madison’s Science Expeditions weekend. Participate in hands-on experiments, laboratory tours, and more! All events are free and open to the public. energy.wisc.edu/events/uw-sc...

GLBRC researchers Chris Todd Hittinger and Jean Michel Ané were recently elected to the American Academy of Microbiology for their original contributions to the field of microbiology. They were among 65 fellows to receive this honor in 2025. www.glbrc.org/news/two-cen... @hittingerlab.bsky.social

In two Science studies, researchers report strategies to recycle plastic waste into potentially valuable products, such as alcohols, aldehydes, surfactants, and detergents.⁠ Learn more on #GlobalRecyclingDay: scim.ag/4kE4biK

Today is #NationalAgDay! We're big supporters of Wisconsin's growers and ag community. This spring, we'll be launching a new web app for our farmers and growers that will give them new tools to make decisions to support their crops and livestock! Here's a preview.

UW-Madison's Nelson Institute research brief explores the benefits and challenges of alternative energy technologies that may help tackle climate change while boosting rural and urban economies. Learn more about what the experts have to say: energy.wisc.edu/news/nelson-...

Prepare for the Battle of the Biofuel Bugs😤🦠💪 In the most epic showdown of the century, these microbes will face off to decide who is the ultimate biofuel bug. Hear from their coaches, WEI scientists, and vote for your favorite microscopic champion March 18--register today! buff.ly/ylehseA

WEI and @glbioenergy.bsky.social are hiring a Workforce Development Manager! This role focuses on #mentorship and career development programming. Check it out and apply before march 14: jobs.wisc.edu/jobs/workfor...

Congratulations to Bacteriology PI Daniel Amador-Noguez on his recent Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers! Great write-up below by @uwenergy.bsky.social. energy.wisc.edu/news/amador-...

Registration for WiSys Quick Pitch is now open! Sign up by March 31 for a chance to show the impact of your research and win cash prizes: www.wisys.org/events/quick...

The Renewable Energy Expo is happening soon! Bring the whole family Saturday March 1 to explore hands-on science activities and interact with scientists at the UW Discovery Building! This event is free and open to the public. @widofficial.bsky.social @kidwind.bsky.social

The collaborative home of energy research and education at UW-Madison is officially on Bluesky! Follow us for renewable energy news, public outreach events, and more ways to stay up to date on the world of sustainable energy solutions 🔬♻️💡 energy.wisc.edu