Dane County Office of Energy & Climate Change

08/03/2026

☀️ Curious about residential solar? Join the MadiSUN Solar Walking Tour and see how solar is helping power homes in one of Madison's newest neighborhoods!

Led by local resident Michael Vickerman, this guided walking tour will showcase a dense cluster of residential solar installations in the Pinney neighborhood on Madison's east side. The tour is presented in partnership with RENEW Wisconsin, the City of Madison, and Dane County.

📅 Thursday, August 6
🕟 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.
📍 Madison Public Library, Pinney Branch
516 Cottage Grove Road, Madison

Learn more and register at www.madisunsolar.com

07/24/2026

☀️🐾 Another exciting step toward a more sustainable future!

Dane County recently celebrated the opening of a new solar pavilion at Henry Vilas Zoo, marking another milestone in the ongoing effort to create a fossil fuel free zoo. Projects like this demonstrate how clean energy investments can reduce emissions while creating healthier, more resilient community spaces for everyone to enjoy.

Read more about the ribbon cutting and this exciting achievement: https://bit.ly/4vND60G

07/15/2026

The application period for our Climate Champions awards is now closed. Thank you to everyone who applied and stay tuned to see who this year's awardees will be.

07/02/2026

🌍 Great news! The application deadline for the Dane County Climate Champions Program has been extended to July 14.

If your community has taken meaningful action to address climate change, there is still time to be recognized. Share your story and celebrate the impact your community is making across Dane County.

🔗Learn more and apply: https://daneclimateaction.org/initiatives/Climate-Champions

06/24/2026

We're excited to be part of the Environmental Fun Fair at the Lussier Family Heritage Center in Madison!

Join us for a free, family-friendly event filled with hands-on activities focused on nature, outdoor recreation, science, and sustainability.

Stop by our booth to learn more about what we do, connect with our team, and enjoy some fondue and animal crackers while you're there.

The Environmental Fun Fair is designed for all ages and abilities, making it a great way to spend a summer morning exploring, learning, and having fun together.

📅 Saturday, July 11
⏰ 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
📍 Lussier Family Heritage Center, Madison

Learn more: https://www.danecountyparks.com/Event/Detail/2622

06/03/2026

☀️ Heat Awareness Day is today, June 3!

As temperatures rise, heat-related illnesses can happen quickly and affect anyone. Take a few simple steps to stay safe this summer:

💧 Drink plenty of water
🧢 Wear lightweight clothing
🏠 Take breaks in cool or shaded areas
👶 Check on children, older adults, and pets
🚫 Never leave anyone in a parked car

Recognizing the signs of heat exhaustion and heat stroke can save lives.

Stay informed, stay cool, and look out for one another.

For more tips go to Heat.gov

05/27/2026

Don't forget to apply to our Climate Champions program this year! Applications are STILL OPEN and will close on July 1st. We have two new categories: Food Waste and Renewables. If your business or organization has done work in these categories, we encourage you to apply! Read more about what these categories mean: https://buff.ly/uh6Nu0s

05/26/2026

National Heat Safety Week is a reminder that heat safety is a community effort.

Check in on family, friends, neighbors, teammates, and coworkers, especially older adults, children, outdoor workers, and anyone with health conditions.

Stay cool. Stay hydrated. Never leave children or pets in parked cars.

For more safety tips click the link below.

The National Integrated Heat Health Information System (NIHHIS) is hosting a social media week to raise awareness about the dangers of heat and provide safety tips. Join the conversation by posting your own content with the hashtag and following along with NIHHIS messages.

05/19/2026

Did you know that heat-related illness is the leading cause of weather-related deaths in the U.S? For this year's Week we are posting some safety tips to get ahead of Wisconsin's extreme summers. Be sure to check out the National Integrated Heat Health Information System for more information: https://buff.ly/yuksbMi

05/06/2026

Thinking about switching to an electric vehicle but not sure what’s true? 🧐

From range anxiety to charging concerns, there are a lot of myths out there about EVs. The reality is simple and more encouraging than you might think. 🚗⚡

Check out our latest blog to get the facts and feel more confident about going electric:
🔗 https://daneclimateaction.org/OECC-Blog/Busting-EV-Myths