2001 Recognition Award Winners
The 2001 Wisconsin Partners for Clean Air Recognition Award goes to:
City of Madison
- Purchased several alternative-fueled vehicles and promoted alternative fueling stations under their newly developed Green Fleets Policy.
- Promoted energy efficiency, green building and driving tips to employees, local schools and the public through bus ads, seminars, public events, brochures, outreach kits, newsletters and neighborhood EcoTeams.
- Developed a Climate Protection Plan that evaluates emissions and the implementation of cost-effective programs to reduce energy use and greenhouse gases.
- Offers Bikes at Work and Rideshare programs for employees.
Madison Gas & Electric
- Developed a solar curriculum and installed Photo Voltaic Systems and weather stations at local high schools, which feed data to MG&E web site for student research. Energy created offsets regular electric generation and its associated pollutants.
- Uses Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel in generators and is making particulate matter reductions at one of their major facilities.
- Operates a large wind farm and purchases electricity from local landfill where the generators run on methane gas as sources of alternative energy.
- Created Cooperative Environmental Advisory Group of residents, local businesses and MG&E representatives to address environmental concerns.
Milwaukee Public Schools - Easy Breathers Project
- MPS in-school production company partnered with the Department of Natural Resources to produce Easy Breathers, an educational video and website targeting high school students entering their driving years.
- Project took a "let kids lead" approach giving students the opportunity to act, direct and assist in taping scenes of the video and developing the web site.
- Designed a highly interactive, fun website for students and teachers to research mobile sources of air pollution and guide teen transportation choices.
- Success led to funding for future development of an exhibit and interactive vehicle simulator for permanent display in Milwaukee's Discovery World Museum.
To nominate your business or organization, call Jessica Lawent at (414) 263-8653.