Events
UW-Madison Renewable Electricity Goals: What Are The Options?
Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin has set an ambitious vision for campus environmental sustainability, including achieving 100% renewable electricity by 2030 and net-zero emissions by 2048. Turning our attention to the renewable electricity goal, what would it take to reach that goal? What are the opportunities and barriers?
Green Cities, Green Students Resource Fair
Utility services like electricity, running water, and sanitation are essential to our daily lives, yet they often go overlooked. Join us for hands-on activities and an informative session that will help you better understand how these services work and how they contribute to advancing sustainability. You’ll learn about their critical role in our communities and discover how improvements in energy efficiency can lower emissions and your energy bills.
Earth Day Every Day - Community Sustainability Fair & Electric Vehicle Show
This family-friendly event includes free admission, free popcorn, free drawings, live music, and activities for the kids, along with exhibitors from environmental organizations and eco-friendly businesses, and owner-shown electric cars! This year features a zoo animal show, professional face painting, the Middleton Library Bookmobile and the Madison Children's Museum. The Madison Fire Department is bringing their brand new electric fire truck. Stop by to build a wind turbine with Wisconsin Energy Institute educators!
The Energy Efficiency Gap in the US Building Sector
Join us on April 28 at 3:30 p.m. for this Sustainable Energy Seminar presentation by Christopher Timmins, Professor of Real Estate & Urban Land Economics at UW-Madison.
2026 Wisconsin KidWind Challenge: Saturday, March 7
The KidWind Challenge is a hands-on renewable energy competition that engages students in STEM. Student teams bring small-scale wind turbines or solar devices that they've designed to the Challenge where they will be tested for power output. Teams also meet with a panel of expert judges to present their design process and demonstrate their contextual knowledge and tackle instant challenge activities.