Dane Co Office of Energy & Climate Change (OECC)
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The Office of Energy & Climate Change coordinates with public and private entities to achieve ambitious countywide climate action goals in Dane County Wisconsin USA.
More at https://daneclimateaction.org/
More at https://daneclimateaction.org/
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.
December 10, 2025 at 6:30 PM
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.
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.
December 3, 2025 at 7:26 PM
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.
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
✅ 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
November 24, 2025 at 6:35 PM
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
✅ 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/...
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/...
November 20, 2025 at 11:18 PM
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/...
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...
November 17, 2025 at 6:50 PM
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...
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...
October 29, 2025 at 10:05 PM
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...
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/...
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/...
October 15, 2025 at 7:12 PM
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/...
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
October 14, 2025 at 5:06 PM
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
October 8, 2025 at 3:23 PM
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
Learn more about program eligibility, deadlines, and how rebates can stack with Focus on Energy incentives: focusonenergy.com/rebates
September 24, 2025 at 4:06 PM
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
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.../...
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.../...
September 15, 2025 at 10:02 PM
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.../...
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...
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...
September 10, 2025 at 5:45 PM
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...
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...
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...
August 22, 2025 at 5:34 PM
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...
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...
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...
July 16, 2025 at 8:26 PM
🌱 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...
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-....
July 1, 2025 at 4:56 PM
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 26, 2025 at 3:52 PM
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
Apply here: tinyurl.com/4and267b
June 13, 2025 at 2:34 AM
June 13th is the deadline to apply for Charge Up Dane County! Read more about it: tinyurl.com/y9penjxj
Apply here: tinyurl.com/4and267b
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
Scan the QR code or visit: lnkd.in/exDjhp-J
May 28, 2025 at 3:19 PM
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
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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May 27, 2025 at 5:16 PM
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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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 and get involved: www.dcyec.org
May 21, 2025 at 8:16 PM
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 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
May 15, 2025 at 5:19 PM
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!
April 29, 2025 at 1:17 PM
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!
April 18, 2025 at 4:24 PM
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
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.
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March 21, 2025 at 2:09 PM
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
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…
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March 10, 2025 at 8:05 PM
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