Events
UW Science Expeditions - Open House Event
On Saturday, April 11, from 10:00 am - 1:00 pm, engage with Wisconsin Energy Institute scientists while exploring fun, interactive demonstrations and learning about the work being done to further our transition to clean energy systems. Design and test your own wind turbine blades, conduct an experiment to find out how to make biofuels, explore amazing underground ecosystems, tour a state-of-the-art laboratory, and much more during this open-house event.Harnessing Microbial Evolution to Transform Plant Biomass into Biofuels
Join us on April 13 at 3:30 p.m. for this Sustainable Energy Seminar presentation by Trey Sato, Senior Scientist at the Great Lakes Bioenergy Research Center and Wisconsin Energy Institute at UW-Madison.
Climate Games Day 2026
Join us for a special Climate Games Day on April 17 at 5 p.m. at the Wisconsin Energy Institute, part of Worldwide Climate and Justice Education Month! Uncover sustainable solutions while enjoying friendly competition!
Bilingual Conservation Fair: Día de la Tierra
Learn how to make a difference, connect with valuable resources on environmental conservation, sustainability, renewable energy, EVs, and the health impacts of pollution. Enjoy a fun-filled day with music, free tree saplings, and raffles for water filters and kites! Members of the Wisconet team will be in attendance. A greener planet starts with us!
Earth Signals: Wisconsin Weather
The Department of Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences and the Mead Wtter School of Music present Earth Signals, a collaboration focusing on the theme of Wisconsin weather and making use of different forms of weather and climate data to compose music. Earth Signals brings oceanographic and atmospheric science concepts to life through music and sound. Earth Signals is a science-music project from the UW-Madison Oceans and Climate Group led by Professor of Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences Elizabeth Maroon and Professor of Music Johannes Wallmann.
Earth Day Every Day: Community Sustainability Fair & EV Show
This annual family-friendly fair includes live music, activities for kids, dozens of environmental exhibitors and owner-shown electric vehicles. Come say "hi" to the Wisconsin Energy Institute staff in attendance!
Improving Grid Strength and Flexibility Using Grid-Enhancing Technologies
Join us on April 27 at 3:30 p.m. for this Sustainable Energy Seminar presentation by Manish Singh, Assistant Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at UW-Madison.Abstract/Description is Forthcoming.
Critical Minerals and Energy - Forward in Energy Forum
Join us on April 28 at 4:30 p.m. CT as a panel of researchers examine what makes a material “critical,” what are their current lifecycle impacts, and what can be done through innovative technologies, policies, and circular frameworks to source them in an environmentally and socially responsible manner.
Bioblitz at Lemonweir Solar Farm
What's blooming, flying, hopping, or maybe just growing under and around the solar panels at Mauston’s Lemonweir solar farm? Lace up your boots and join the Wisconsin Energy Institute, the WI Center for Environmental Education, WI SeaGrant and OneEnergy Renewables for a morning of exploration in the array. We’ll meet at Mauston High School for a brief orientation and then head into the 18-acre 3 MW solar array to document all the species we can observe.