The American Planning Association, Wisconsin Chapter recently recognized the Dane County Regional Housing Strategy for its outstanding plan for the housing crisis. Congratulations to everyone on the regional housing committee for their efforts to make housing more sustainable and inclusive.

Winter is coming — is your furnace ready? 🥶 If you’re replacing yours, choose an energy-efficient model! Stay warm, save money, and cut your carbon footprint. Add a gas heat pump for even more comfort and efficiency. Plan now and stay cozy all season.

When the power goes out, will your lights stay on? Pairing solar with battery storage means: ✅ Reliable backup power during storms, floods, or outages ✅ Protection for essentials—heating, refrigeration, medical devices, internet ✅ Peace of mind knowing your building is ready when the grid isn’t

Congratulations to the 2025 Dane County Climate Champions! This year, 23 organizations and municipalities earned recognition for their leadership in sustainability and climate action! 📍 Read more about all the awardees: www.danecounty.gov/PressDetail/...

Without the IRA Tax Credits, there are still ways that people can benefit from renewable energy installations. Read more here: www.wpr.org/news/wiscons...

Energy Awareness Month might be ending — but your impact doesn’t have to. Keep making small upgrades that add up to BIG results! 🤩 Explore the small upgrades that will help you start saving now! daneclimateaction.org/what-you-can...

UW–Madison Office of Sustainability + Coldplay = 2025 Climate Champions! 🎶🏆 Ahead of Coldplay’s Madison stop, students: -Shared tips for low-carbon travel -Created questions for the band -Made sustainability part of the show www.danecounty.gov/PressDetail/...

Our office has been getting a lot of questions about data centers. Read our newest blog post for some background on these structures that are becoming increasingly common. buff.ly/6RB4Nfm

Subscribe to our newsletter at tinyurl.com/danecooecc to receive the most recent updates on what our office is up to! Read our October Newsletter here: buff.ly/vCS8Yiw

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! tinyurl.com/yf77bs8r

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!

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

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

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. bit.ly/4aVUM1t #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?