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2024 HONOR ROLL / CLEAN ENERGY AWARDS

JODI JEAN AMBLE

RENEW WISCONSIN

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2025 • 12:00 PM - 12:15 PM

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CLEAN ENERGY AWARDS

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CLEAN ENERGY LEADERSHIP AWARD

Maria Redmond

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CLEAN ENERGY COMMUNITY IMPACT AWARD

Isaiah Ness

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CLEAN ENERGY ADVOCATE OF THE YEAR

Abby Novinska-Lois

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CLEAN ENERGY CATALYST OF THE YEAR

Doral Renewables

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RENEW MEMBER OF THE YEAR

Midwest Solar Power

RENEW’s members guide all of our work and their support and dedication is essential to advancing clean energy in Wisconsin. This year, we present our Member of the Year Award to Midwest Solar Power. Established in 2009 by Rik Rosenlund and Thomas Schlaefer and now managed by Michael Reuter, Midwest Solar Power has designed and installed hundreds of solar systems across south central Wisconsin including low-income housing projects, houses of faith, and nonprofits. Midwest Solar has been an active member of RENEW for several years, working with RENEW’s regulatory team on policy initiatives, supporting RENEW programming, and providing clean energy resources to the community. Midwest Solar believes in a comprehensive approach to clean energy solutions, and is dedicated to contributing to a sustainable energy future for all.

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MENOMINEE ELDER HOMES

Solar and battery backup installations.

LOCATION:

Menominee Nation

PARTICIPANTS:

Menominee Nation Energy Council

Mavid Construction

Sun Bear Industries

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EDGERTON RETIREMENT APARTMENTS

LOCATION:

Edgerton, WI

PARTICIPANTS:

Sunnyside Development

Midwest Solar

Size:

44.28 kilowatts

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CENTRO

Solar-powered nonprofit facility.

LOCATION:

Madison, WI

PARTICIPANTS:

Centro

Westphal

J.H. Findorff & Son, Inc.

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KWIK CHARGE

DC fast-charging stations at four western Wisconsin locations.

LOCATION:�Ashland, WI

Chippewa Falls, WI

Menomonie, WI

West Salem, WI

PARTICIPANTS:

Kwik Trip

Xcel Energy

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GRANT COUNTY SOLAR

LOCATION:

Potosi, WI

PARTICIPANTS:

Alliant Energy

NextEra Energy Resources

Size:

200 megawatts with a 100 megawatt battery

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CHARTER STEEL

LOCATION:

Saukville, WI

PARTICIPANTS:

Charter Steel

SunVest

Size:

19.5 megawatts

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BADGER HOLLOW SOLAR PARK

LOCATION:

Iowa County

PARTICIPANTS:

We Energies

Wisconsin Public Service

Madison Gas & Electric

Invenergy

Size:

300 megawatts

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DANE COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY

LOCATION:

Madison, WI

PARTICIPANTS:

Legacy Solar Coop

Couillard Solar Foundation

WES Engineering

Size:

50 kilowatts

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SONNENTAG EVENTS CENTER & FIELDHOUSE

Sustainable multi-use community complex.

LOCATION:

Eau Claire, WI

PARTICIPANTS:

UW-Eau Claire
Ayres
City of Eau Claire
UW-Eau Claire Foundation
The Pablo Foundation
Greenwood Group Consulting
UWEC Student Office of Sustainability

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Sonnentag Events Center and Fieldhouse

The Sonnentag Events Center and Fieldhouse exemplifies leadership in sustainability and clean energy innovation and shows that when we work together, we can do more.

Partners in this project include:

UW Eau Claire,
Ayres
City of Eau Claire
UW-Eau Claire Foundation
The Pablo Foundation
Greenwood Group Consulting
UWEC Student Office of Sustainability

Recognized as the largest Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) V4 gold-certified recreational center in the nation operated by a public university, it represents a groundbreaking achievement. Originally envisioned as a replacement for the 70-year-old Zorn Arena, the Sonnentag has become northwest Wisconsin’s largest indoor event venue. The fully electric facility features impressive sustainability features including 190 vertical geothermal wells, utilizing 36 miles of piping to heat and cool the building, along with an offsite solar installation powered by Xcel Energy.

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HOLIDAY FORD DEALERSHIP

LOCATION:

Fond du Lac, WI

PARTICIPANTS:

Arch Solar

Holiday Ford

Size:

469 kilowatts

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SOLAR ON WISCONSIN SCHOOLS

Granite Ridge Elementary, Madison West High School, LaFollette High School, Lombardi Middle School, King Elementary

McKinstry

Nicolet High School

Arch Solar

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MADISON WEST HIGH SCHOOL

NICOLET HIGH SCHOOL

GRANITE RIDGE ELEMENTARY

LOMBARDI MIDDLE SCHOOL

Wisconsin schools are leading the way in clean energy adoption through innovative solar projects that reduce costs, cut emissions, and enhance STEM education. Green Bay Area Public School District, working with McKinstry, installed rooftop solar arrays at Lombardi Middle School and King Elementary, saving $29,400 annually, while integrating renewable energy data into the curriculum. Monona Grove School District, also working with McKinstry, installed a 356.4 kW-dc ground-mount solar array at Granite Ridge Elementary providing offsets 63% of its electricity use, saving $37,000 each year, and incorporating energy data enriching STEM learning. Madison Metro School District, also partnering with McKinstry, installed rooftop solar arrays at Madison West and LaFollette High Schools that collectively save $40,000 annually while providing hands-on renewable energy education. Also shown here, Nicolet High School’s 714-panel system, installed by Arch Solar, supplies nearly 20% of its electricity needs, incorporating solar monitoring data into science courses to inspire students and the community. These projects demonstrate how Wisconsin schools are embracing clean energy to drive sustainability, cost savings, and educational opportunities.

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PARIS SOLAR

LOCATION:

Paris, WI

PARTICIPANTS:

We Energies

Wisconsin Public Service

Madison Gas & Electric

Invenergy

Size:

200 megawatts

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