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Energy Efficiency & Emissons Reduction

Local governments can do a number of things, both internally and in the community, such as:

  • Promote energy efficiency programs and policies for public facilities, equipment, and government operations

    • Energy data management and evaluation

    • Energy efficiency building standards for public buildings

    • Enact retrofit programs for existing public buildings

    • Implement energy efficient purchasing policies for appliances and equipment 

    • Establish energy efficiency operations and maintenance procedures

  • Help residents improve energy efficiency in their homes by

    • Sharing resources/financing options like thru Focus on Energy

    • Partnering with org/utility to build EE, affordable homes or retrofit affordable housing

  • Incentivize/encourage energy efficiency in commercial buildings

As a partnership with the Cities of Middleton and Madison, the Efficiency Navigator program helps small apartment housing become more efficient while reducing operating costs to owners and utility bills for residents.

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ACEEE Local Policy Program

American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) provides resources, toolkits, and policies to help local governments increase energy efficiency in their communities

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Focus on Energy
Energy Efficiency Best Practices Guide

Developed by subject matter experts, these guides highlight a wide range of energy-saving opportunities

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Rewiring America

General resource for information on both energy efficiency and electrification.

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ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager

ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager & other resources for local governments

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Carbon Leadership Forum’s Embodied Carbon Resource Library

This library publishes a variety of resources aimed at helping designers, policy-makers, consultants, businesses, and building owners reduce embodied carbon.

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Leading by Example

Check out some of the ways our members are leading on climate action.

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Communities across Wisconsin are collaborating and working together to advance their climate goals.

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Our Work

We share resources, overcome barriers to climate action, and advocate for positive change at the state level.

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Consider joining WLGCC! You’ll have access to our network of members to share best practices, resources, and technical assistance to help local governments navigate the many incoming federal funding opportunities

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