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Energy Independence is a visionary mission for Wisconsin. A community partnership is an excellent way to energize a shared 25x25 goal statewide. Community activities will foster innovation - each community will utilize a different strategy that will capitalize on the diversity of their renewable energy sources and emerging technology. EI Community partnerships will move the energy independence message of hope and opportunity to Wisconsin residents who choose to be part of this vision.
The EIC Partnership Overview explains the benefits of the Energy Independent Communities Partnership and levels of recognition. If your community is interested, please review, complete, and return the EIC Partnership Statement of Commitment.
Currently, there are over 70 EI Communities in the State of Wisconsin. Most are partners, and have passed the 25x25 resolution. Other communities are working hard toward passing the 25x25 resolution. The Wisconsin Office of Energy Independence is very pleased with all of the hard work that is being spearheaded by our county chairs, county executives, mayors, village presidents, tribes, and town chairs.
The EIC Powerpoint is an excellent resource to learn more about how the Energy Independent Communities Partnership was developed and how it relates to other tools and programs currently available.
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EI Communities 2nd Quarterly Meeting
Thursday, June 29, 2009
Hosted by: Wisconsin Counties Association
Meeting Agenda (draft) |
25x25 Plan Grant
**NEWS -- Governor Doyle Awards $400,000 to Energy Independent Communities for “25x25” Plans
Governor Doyle announced for the first time in our state's history the opportunity for a grant to complete a 25x25 Plan. It was a chance for local leaders around the state to remain focused on a community-based energy independence solution. Governor Doyle has directed the state's energy office, the Wisconsin Office of Energy Independence to provide up to $500,000 for the State of Wisconsin's first 5-10 pilot EI Communities. The evaluation process is complete; please click on the link above to discover the communities that have been awarded.
Success Stories of Energy Independent Communities (map)
25x25 Resolution Passed:
City of Altoona
Altoona School District
City of Amery
City of Ashland
Bad River Band of Lake Superior Tribe of Chippewa Indians
City of Baraboo
Bay Area Rural Transit (Chequamegon Bay)
City of Bayfield
Town of Bayfield
Bayfield County
Brown County
Village of Cashton
City of Columbus
Dane County
City of Durand
City of Eau Claire
Village of Endeavor
City of Evansville
Town of Fairfield
Village of Gays Mills
Green Lake County
City of Kaukauna
City of La Crosse
Town of La Pointe
Lac Courte Oreilles Lake Superior Band of Chippewa
City of Lancaster
City of Lodi
City of Marshfield
Town of Menasha
City of New Richmond
City of Neenah
City of Oconomowoc
Village of Osceola
City of Platteville
City of Prairie du Chien
Polk County
Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewas
City of Reedsburg
City of Rice Lake
City of River Falls
River Valley School District
City of Shell Lake
Village of Spring Green
City of Stevens Point
City of Thorp
City of Washburn
City of Waterloo
City of Waupun
Town of Yorkville
Village of Muscoda
City of Plymouth
City of Stoughton
City of Waunakee
City of Westby
25x25 Resolution Publicly Supported:
City of Appleton
City of Ashland
Ashland County
Village of Ashwaubenon
Baraboo School District
City of Chetek
Town of Cottage Grove
City of De Pere
City of Green Bay
Green Lake County
Village of Howard
City of Hudson
City of Janesville
Kenosha County
La Crosse County
Lac du Flambeau Band of Lake Superior Chippewa
City of Manitowoc
City of Merrill
City of Middleton
City of Monona
Oneida Nation of Wisconsin
Osceola School District
Reedsburg School District
Sauk County
City of Sheboygan
City of Wausau
City of Wisconsin Rapids
If your community is interested in joining the Wisconsin Energy Independent Communities Partnership, contact Brian Driscoll at 608-261-8146.
Resources
Funding:
NEW- Comprehensive Document of State & Federal Opportunities
State of Wisconsin Board of Commissioners of Public Lands – Trust Funds
U.S. Department of Housing – Community Block Grant Program
WI DNR Brownfields and Public Facilities Grant & Loan Program
WI DNR Clean Water Revolving Loan Fund
Communities:
UW Extension: Toward a Sustainable Community: A Toolkit for Local Government
Focus on Energy: Energy Independent Communities
U.S. EPA: Green Communities Indicators
Tools:
U.S. DOE Building Energy Codes
U.S. DOE Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy
U.S. EPA Energy Star Buildings
Current Topic: Municipal Neighborhood Electric Vehicle (NEV) Ordinance Process
Example NEV Ordinances
AARA Vehicle Survey
Information:
U.S. Green Building Council
Wisconsin Green Building Alliance
UW Extension: Building Green Guide
UW Extension: Government Green Building Program Inventory
Midwest Renewable Energy Association
Wisconsin Green Built Home
Archived Files and Resources:
EI Communities First Quarterly Meeting Agenda (May 26, 2009)
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