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NEW!!
Registration is Now Open for the German American Chambers of Commerce "Energy Efficiency as the Competitive Edge for Manufacturers" Conference.
Register Here!
The conference will be held June 5, 2012 at the Intercontinental Hotel in Milwaukee.
The event is free but registration is limited to 150 participants.
The conference will provide attendees with the chance to learn about the energy efficient innovations in technology that German manufacturers use to stay competitive, as well as about current energy efficiency opportunities and programs in Wisconsin. The program will feature German and US industry and policy experts including:
John Bobrowich, Executive Director, Wisconsin Energy Research Corporation
Mr. Bobrowich has industrial experience with General Electric and Siemens and was also CEO and Cofounder of ReGENco. He will be discussing the state of the industry in Wisconsin and the current trends.
David Jenkins, Director of Commercialization & Market Development, Wisconsin State Energy Office
Mr. Jenkins will be discussing Wisconsin's latest incentive programs for energy efficiency.
Dominik Bretz, Manager, Training and Export Divisions, RAM GmbH Mess- und Regeltechnik
Discussing RAM's role as a developer and manufacturer of analog and digital devices for regulation and control of equipment in industrial facilities (especially in the food sector) and greenhouses.
Werner Weidner, CEO, WF Steuerungstechnik/ Airleader
Presenting Airleader's experience on the importance of measuring consumption in order to improve efficiency
NEW!!
NAESCO Midwest Regional Meeting:
Putting the Pieces in Place to Accelerate Energy Efficiency Investment
June 6-7, 2012
The Pfister Hotel, 424 E. Wisconsin Ave. Milwaukee
The National Association of Energy Service Companies (NAESCO) is hosting a Midwest Regional Meeting that will explore the role of energy efficiency in the region against the backdrop of competing energy resource options including the sizable area oil and gas deposits.
The meeting will examine existing regional energy efficiency mandates and investment levels and address the impact of the economic downturn on the pursuit of aggressive energy efficiency policies and programs.
In addition, the meeting will provide a forum to discuss what types of incentives would appropriately reward utilities to accelerate energy efficiency investment as well as integrate ESCO capabilities in utility efficiency programs.
The meeting will look as well at leveraging information technologies to accelerate energy efficiency investment and the degree to which customers are effectively using the available energy data to modify their energy usage choices.
Meeting Information and Registration
Federal Government Releases 2012 Fuel Economy Guide
The U.S. Department of Energy and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency have released the 2012 Fuel Economy Guide. The guide assists consumers as they shop for new cars by allowing side-by-side comparisons of vehicles' fuel efficiency, allowing searches by MPG ratings, and by providing information about how to select a fuel efficient vehicle. The guide can be viewed at http://www.fueleconomy.gov/.
Gundersen Lutheran Health Systems Receives Biomass Energy Grant
Governor Walker announced that Gundersen Lutheran Health System received a grant in the amount of $140,000 toward a biomass energy project from the Wisconsin Bioenergy Grant Program. The goal of the grant program, which is administered by the Wisconsin State Energy Office, is to assist businesses, NGOs, and municipalities in reducing fossil fuel use by applying renewable energy systems that use local resources. The new biomass energy system is set to be in place within two years. Press Release
 Energy Efficiency Projects are Saving Communities Green
Communities are saving money from their EECBG efficiency upgrades
On September 9, 2011, the community was invited to see how the Viola Village Hall and Vernon County Detention Center are saving thousands of dollars a year in energy costs through energy efficiency and renewable energy projects. Press Release
'Save Money by Saving Energy' ad campaign
 The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and the Ad Council launched a national consumer education campaign to help consumers save money on utility bills. Created pro bono by Texas-based advertising agency GSD&M, the public service advertisements (PSAs), aim to help consumers save money on their energy bills by doing things such as sealing leaks in their homes and using energy efficient products. Press Release Ad Campaign
2010 Wisconsin Energy Statistics Book Available
 The 2010 Wisconsin Energy Statistics Book (energy data for calendar year 2009) is available online. Limited hard copies are available.
To request a hard copy, please email seo@wisconsin.gov with your mailing information and quantity request.
Click here for previous editions of the Wisconsin Energy Statistics Book.
2011 Biofuels & Alternative Fuels Use Report
Every year, more alternative fuel and advanced technology vehicles appear on Wisconsin roads, helping to reduce our state’s dependence on imported oil and aid to clean Wisconsin’s air. Report
 AAA's Daily Fuel Gauge Report for Wisconsin
The AAA's Fuel Gauge Report is updated daily and is the most comprehensive retail gasoline survey available. Click here to view today's prices.
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