The Office of Energy & Climate Change works to amplify our impact and further climate action by partnering with individuals and organizations across the county. See below for some examples of our ongoing partnerships and projects.
With support from the Dane County Office of Energy & Climate Change, Operation Fresh Start created a plan for a Dane County Civilian Climate Corps. This plan outlines a path for creating a program for emerging adults to develop their workforce readiness by preparing them for careers in climate action.
Dane County established the Clean Energy Economic Development Grant Fund in 2018. Funded projects are designed to accelerate progress on key Climate Action Plan goals.
One of the ways we will reduce emissions in Dane County is to transition our vehicles from fossil fuels to clean energy options.
The Group Buy process makes solar easy by helping homeowners through every step of the process and even providing bargain solar rates, negotiated in advance with local solar contractors.
Our office issued a white paper on green infrastructure, which describes green infrastructure options and highlights innovative projects across the Midwest and around the world. We have also compiled a list of vendors with expertise in green infrastructure.
Dane County businesses are eligible for PACE, an innovative program that enables property owners to obtain low-cost, long-term loans for energy efficiency, renewable energy, and water conservation improvements.
Our interactive map showcases Dane County's clean energy and land conservation projects. Learn about the many ways we're already reducing carbon pollution.
Extreme heat is the leading weather-related cause of death in the United States. And extreme heat is a bigger risk for people in places like Dane County than people in notoriously hot places like Phoenix, in part because extreme heat happens less frequently.
