CREWE Applauds Wisconsin’s Solar Efforts
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Madison, WI—The coalition Clean, Responsible Energy for Wisconsin’s Economy (CREWE) today congratulates the State of Wisconsin for being named a leader in solar power energy projects in the Midwest, according to a new study and accompanying map and database produced by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory.
Based on the information gathered by researchers, Wisconsin currently has 723 solar installations, ranking 8th in the nation and first in the Midwest region. In comparison, Illinois has just one project and Michigan has two.
Engineers at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory are hopeful that people in every state with solar projects will add their information to the public database. This will not only help gauge the growth of the industry, but the mapping clearly illustrates how solar energy projects are much more accessible than ever before.
“Wisconsin leadership in solar energy projects is just another proactive steps the state has taken in environmental conservation,” Thad Nation, executive director of CREWE, said. “We hope other states in the Midwest follow Wisconsin’s example.”
To check out the interactive map, or to learn more about the project, go to http://openpv.nrel.gov/
CREWE is a coalition that formed to advocate meaningful change in energy policy consistent with the Governor’s Global Warming Task Force final report, which will have a positive impact on Wisconsin’s economic development and security while fostering job creation.
CREWE’s membership consists of CleanPower, Alliant Energy, EcoEnergy, Johnson Controls, Xcel Energy, C5•6 Technologies, Axley Brynelson, Madison Gas and Electric, Orion Energy Systems, Forest County Potawatomi Community, Wisconsin Energy Corp., Poblocki Sign Company, Emerging Energies of Wisconsin, MillerCoors, American Transmission Co., WPPI Energy, DTE Energy Services, Kranz, Inc. and Greenwood Fuels.
The coalition is dedicated to joining forces with other supporters to promote responsible policies that address climate change; create jobs; promote energy efficiency, reliability and independence; and mitigate the economic impacts of rising energy costs.
For more information on joining this campaign, please visit www.WICREWE.com and follow CREWE on Twitter (@WI_CREWE).
Posted @ 11:21 a.m.
