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08.20.10 | National Weatherization Assistance Program Evaluation
The U.S. Department of Energy's Weatherization Assistance Program provides energy efficiency services to more than 100,000 homes every year. The Energy Center is part of the independent evaluation team taking a comprehensive look at how much energy this program saves. 08.19.10 | Workshop: Fostering Sustainable Behavior
Change how we use energy! Join environmental psychologist Dr. Doug McKenzie-Mohr on Thursday, September 16 for a full-day introduction to community-based social marketing. Enjoy the fruits of change with lunch made from organically- and sustainably-raised food from Growing Power. Urban farmer Will Allen grows food, grows minds and grows community through neighborhood farms. Register today and learn how social marketing can transform your community! 07.29.10 | NorthernSTAR Team brings high performance, energy-efficient solutions to cold climate homes
The U.S. Department of Energy's Building America program turns its focus to energy efficiency home retrofits with awards of up to $30 million over the next 18 months to 15 multidisciplinary teams. The Energy Center of Wisconsin, Wisconsin Energy Conservation Corporation and UW Madison are among several partners on a winning bid by the University of Minnesota. 06.01.10 | A Simple Change to Computer Settings Reduces Home Electricity Use
A just-released report on a unique study of plugged-in electronic devices brings technical and behavioral threads together to identify the most promising opportunities and program strategies for reducing electricity waste among home electronic devices. The Energy Center's study is the first in the nation to identify how people could easily reduce the electricity used by their home electronics and to methodically quantify those savings. 04.29.10 | Better Buildings: Better Business Conference Call for Presenters
We are currently accepting workshop proposals for the 2011 conference. If you are interested in participating as a presenter, please submit a proposal before June 15, 2010. 04.15.10 | Toward a More Energy Efficient Wisconsin (Potential Study Fact Sheet)
This summary highlights several facts from the Energy Center's 2009 study to determine the amount of energy use that can be displaced through efficiency programs and other initiatives. 04.14.10 | Energy Center wins award for innovation
The Energy Center has won Sonic Foundry's Rich Media Impact Award for innovative use of its streaming video and presentation software. The Energy Center received the 2010 Global Reach Award for connecting with audiences in all 50 U.S. states and 13 countries through its live webinar approach. 03.08.10 | Planning for energy independence—results from 10 Wisconsin communities
Ten Wisconsin communities have completed plans for meeting 25 percent of their energy usage from renewable sources by 2025. The results of their baseline
energy consumption assessments and 2025 plans are available in a report from the Energy Center of Wisconsin. 03.04.10 | Making the right building design choices through energy, economics and emissions analysis
Let the Buildings Team at the Energy Center of Wisconsin help you improve your commercial building's performance. Whether you're designing a new building or retrofitting an old, we can help you reduce its energy footprint. 02.16.10 | Steve Thomas headlines 2010 Better Buildings: Better Business Conference
Ultimate home enthusiast Steve Thomas, former host of the PBS show This Old House, will share his passion for fixing up old houses with 900 residential builders and remodelers expected to attend the Better Buildings: Better Business Conference, March 3-5 in Wisconsin Dells. Register today! 02.08.10 | Accelerating Energy Efficiency webinars available on-demand
This series of live webinars showcased our recent projects, papers, research and other efforts and was watched more than 2,500 times by viewers all over the world. If you were unable to join us for the live broadcasts, or would like to watch them again, the series is available on-demand and is also closed-captioned. 02.02.10 | Energy Center conference prepares workforce to retrofit millions of homes
In preparation for growing opportunities to retrofit homes, more than 900 residential builders, remodelers and contractors are expected to attend the annual Better Buildings: Better Business Conference, March 3-5, 2010 at the Kalahari Resort in Wisconsin Dells, Wis., hosted by the Energy Center of Wisconsin. 12.29.09 | Updated Wisconsin Biogas Casebook (PDF)
Wisconsin is at the forefront of U.S. farm-based anaerobic digester use. The second edition of the Wisconsin Agricultural Biogas Casebook provides brief case studies of 21 farms with operating anaerobic digester systems in Wisconsin as of fall 2009. The casebook offers insights into how these systems are working and shares comments from system owners. 12.14.09 | Energy Center helps Indiana set strong energy efficiency goals
The Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission relied in part on the Energy Center as its independent technical consultant to establish a strong policy and program framework for achieving greater energy efficiency. The goals it established are similar to policies adopted by the Wisconsin Governor's Global Warming Task Force for legislative consideration. Indiana, Illinois and Ohio now lead the Midwest in energy efficiency targets. 12.02.09 | Back of the Envelope Calculator for Building Energy Consumption
We've upgraded this calculator with two exciting new features. Now you can calculate a building's total annual CO2 emissions from both electricity and gas consumption. And we've added the versatility to analyze multiple-story as well as single-story buildings. This free download now allows for greater initial insight into the energy usage and environmental impacts of a proposed commercial building project. 11.17.09 | New research on in-home energy savings presented at Behavior Change Conference
At the Behavior, Energy and Climate Change Conference in Washington D.C., Energy Center researchers Scott Pigg and Ingo Bensch presented preliminary findings from a field study that points to untapped opportunities for residential energy savings. Funded by the Minnesota Department of Commerce, the study addresses high energy uses and household interest in saving energy. Final results will be published in January. 11.16.09 | Better buildings mean better business
The Better Buildings: Better Business Conference, March 3-5, 2010, in Wisconsin Dells merges good building and remodeling strategies with good business strategies essential for reviving the building and remodeling industry. Join your colleagues from throughout the Midwest for three days of networking and learning. More than 60 sessions and 70 speakers showcase the best practices for energy efficient, high performance homes. 10.12.09 | Geothermal Study Finds Savings in Costs and Emissions
A 2009 study of the economic and emissions savings of geothermal heat pumps shows significant cost savings in commercial applications and longer-term savings in residential applications. The study took updated information on costs, technology and incentive factors into account in assessing Wisconsin's geothermal market. The Energy Center's 2009 study was funded by Alliant Energy. 10.05.09 | Web-based guidebook is resource for community-owned utilities
The Energy Efficiency Guidebook for Public Power Communities developed by the Energy Center of Wisconsin assists utilities in designing and implementing programs for their customers. It serves as a roadmap for energy efficiency program planning and provides step-by-step recommendations for program design, implementation, tracking and evaluation. 09.28.09 | An Energy Roadmap for the Midwest
The Midwestern Governors Association unveils the Midwestern Energy Roadmap at its Jobs and Energy Forum in Detroit, Michigan on October 6. The roadmap provides policy direction for reducing carbon emissions and creating jobs in the clean energy industry. Susan Stratton will speak about the recommendation to adopt a standard that captures two percent savings annually from energy efficiency for the region. 09.17.09 | A Review and Analysis of Existing Studies of the Energy Efficiency Resource Potential in the Midwest
Have recent studies of energy efficiency potential in the Midwest underestimated our efficiency resource? The Energy Center and the American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy review the results from energy efficiency potential studies conducted in the Midwest since 2001 and analyze them against our changing energy policy landscape. 08.28.09 | Enlighten: The August 2009 Newsletter of the Daylighting Collaborative is Now Available
This issue features articles on preventing condensation on windows, solar heat gains, Jim Benya and Abby Vogen Horn selected to present at Greenbuild pre-conference workshop, and more. 08.05.09 | PSC releases new findings on energy efficiency potential from Energy Center study
A final report by the Energy Center, commissioned by the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin, has been released showing that substantial net cost energy savings are achievable by 2012. 07.07.09 | Energy Center University Trains Record 100 Attendees through ComEd Sponsorship
Energy Center University set a single-day attendance record when more than 100 building design professionals registered for Lighting and Daylighting Design with Efficiency, presented by lighting expert Jim Benya, P.E., FIES, June 17 in Oak Brook, Ill. The program was sponsored by ComEd. 07.01.09 | B4 Conference: Call for Presenters Deadline Approaching (PDF)
The deadline to submit a workshop proposal for the Eighth Annual Better Buildings: Better Business Conference is July 15. The conference takes place March 3-5, 2010 in Wisconsin Dells, WI and workshops focus on residential building and remodeling for energy efficiency in cold climates. 06.25.09 | Enlighten: The June 2009 Newsletter of the Daylighting Collaborative is Now Available
This issue features articles on high performance windows and energy use, the Daylighting Collaborative's appearance at LIGHTFAIR, externally (envelope) load dominated and internally load dominated buildings, and more. 06.11.09 | Record Attendance at B4 Demonstrates Growth in Green Building Movement (PDF)
The May 2009 issue of the Builders Journal featured an outstanding review of the Better Buildings: Better Business Conference, March 4-6, 2009 in Wisconsin Dells, WI. 06.05.09 | Energy Center Launches New Service for ComEd Customers in Northern Illinois
The Energy Center of Wisconsin has been selected by ComEd of Chicago to design and administer its Smart Ideas for Your Business new construction design service. The service aims to improve standard building practices to make commercial buildings more energy efficient. 06.04.09 | Energy Efficiency and Demand Response Potential for Iowa Municipal Utilities
By 2012 Iowa Association of Municipal Utilities members could save 58.5 gigawatt hours (GWh) of electric energy per year, reduce peak electric demand by 14.5 megawatts (MW), and save 869,000 therms of natural gas/propane per year through cost-effective energy efficiency initiatives. These are the findings of a study conducted by the Energy Center for IAMU to determine the annual energy savings possible from energy efficiency and demand response programs. 05.22.09 | Free Access to Better Buildings Conference Presentations
The Energy Center is offering free access to the Master Speaker presentations from its 2009 Better Buildings: Better Business Conference online. The workshops received rave reviews from participants with an average evaluation score of 4.7 on a 5 point scale. Watch these outstanding presentations by green building experts and learn the latest strategies to build energy efficient and environmentally friendly homes. 05.07.09 | Energy Efficiency Potential in Wisconsin
The Public Service Commission of Wisconsin accepted comments on a draft report analyzing energy efficiency and customer-sited renewable resource potential in Wisconsin. The draft report was prepared by the Energy Center of Wisconsin. 04.22.09 | Converging Solutions: A Perfect Storm of Opportunity (PDF)
The Energy Center's 2008 Annual Report, Converging Solutions: A Perfect Storm of Opportunity, is now available online. 04.10.09 | Call for Presenters: B4 Conference (PDF)
The Energy Center is accepting proposals for its annual Better Buildings: Better Business Conference, March 3-5, 2010 in Wisconsin Dells. Workshops focus on residential building and remodeling for energy efficiency in cold climates. If you are interested in participating as a presenter, please submit a proposal before July 15, 2009. 04.08.09 | Enlighten: The April 2009 Newsletter of the Daylighting Collaborative is Now Available
This issue features articles on daylighting design tools, new resources, an update on technology and research, membership news, and much more. 03.20.09 | New Webinar Series Kicks-off with Daylighting: Lighting Every Building Using the Sky
The Energy Center launched its live webinar series in March 2009. More than 1,500 people viewed Daylighting: Lighting Every Building Using the Sky presented by Abby Vogen Horn, Senior Project Manager at the Energy Center. 03.09.09 | In the Field: What can we do about the growing electrical consumption from plug-in devices?
The Energy Center is helping to shape the direction of energy efficiency programs targeting plug-in devices. We're fielding a research project in Minnesota throughout 2009 investigating the potential savings associated with consumer electronics and entertainment devices. 03.08.09 | Shaping Your Recovery Plan: What the economic stimulus bill could mean for residential builders and contractors
This session from the 2009 Better Buildings: Better Business Conference on the economic stimulus bill is now available. It addresses new work opportunities for companies that build, renovate and remodel residential properties. 02.17.09 | Conference for Builders Adds Workshop on Stimulus Package
With a little creative thinking and a willingness to retool, residential builders will likely find several new business opportunities in the economic stimulus package. 02.02.09 | Ed Begley, Jr. to Headline Energy Center of Wisconsin's Annual Energy Conference
Award-winning actor and dedicated renewable energy advocate, Ed Begley, Jr. will deliver the keynote address at the Energy Center's annual Better Buildings: Better Business Conference, March 4-6, 2009 in Wisconsin Dells. The three-day event will draw more than 750 builders, remodelers and energy experts from across the Midwest. 01.28.09 | 20 Energy-Saving Ideas for 2009
Whether you want to save energy to save money or save the planet, there are many things you can do. Energy Center's Scott Pigg discusses devices that modify energy-wasting behavior on BobVila.com. 01.22.09 | Energy Center Requires Offsite Venues to Meet Environmental Standards
Beginning this month, only green venues will be used for offsite events coordinated by the Energy Center of Wisconsin. 12.23.08 | Energy in America: A Tour of Our Fossil Fuel Culture and Beyond
We need to make radical new choices about our energy future. The Energy Center's Ingrid Kelley shows us where we've been and where we need to go in her new book Energy in America, published November 2008. 12.18.08 | Read the Fall 2008 e2 Newsletter
Our latest issue is now posted. 12.12.08 | Central Air Conditioning in Wisconsin
This report compiles key findings from several recent research efforts to better understand the nature of central air conditioning electricity use in Wisconsin and explore the opportunities for improving the efficiency of this end-use. 12.10.08 | Your Window on the World of Daylighting Design
Join the Daylighting Collaborative and spread the word! Light every building using the sky! Create beautiful spaces! Build high performance buildings that save energy and reduce our carbon footprint. 11.16.08 | ASERTTI Members Offer Recommendations to Obama Transition Team (PDF)
The Association of State Energy Research & Technology Transfer
Institutions (ASERTTI) chaired by the Energy Center's Executive Director,
Susan Stratton, has provided an initial recommendation to members of President-Elect Obama's transition team.
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