Awards

356,186 lbs. of GHG Emissions Prevented in October 2009!

In celebration of the Third Annual Wisconsin Interfaith Energy Awareness Month (October 2009), the Islamic Environmental Group of Wisconsin in partnership with the
Wisconsin Interfaith Climate and Energy Campaign helped to empower an estimated saving of 189,348 kilowatt hours of energy, $27,747, and prevented 356,186 pounds of greenhouse gas emissions!

Engergy Star Change the World Pleadge Leader 2008-2009

Energy Star Certificate of Achievement

539,170 lbs. of GHG Emissions Prevented in October 2008!

In celebration of the Second Annual Wisconsin Interfaith Energy Awareness Month (October 2008), the Islamic Environmental Group of Wisconsin in partnership with the
Wisconsin Interfaith Climate and Energy Campaign helped to empower an estimated saving of 286,040 kilowatt hours of energy, $41,400, and prevented 539,170 pounds of greenhouse gas emissions!

For more information, contact Huda Alkaff, Coordinator of the 3rd Annual Wisconsin Interfaith Energy Awareness Month in October 2009 at interfaith.earth@yahoo.com

Energy Star Change a LIght Pleadge Leader 2007

122,700 lbs. of GHG Emissions Prevented in October 2007!

During October 2007, the 1st Annual Wisconsin Interfaith Energy Awareness Month, the Islamic Environmental Group of Wisconsin and WICEC met their goal of obtaining 100 household pledges to use energy efficient CFLs. They helped to empower a saving of 84,600 kWh of energy, $7,868, and prevented 122,700 pounds of greenhouse gas emissions

WI Partners for Clean Air Award

DNR and Wisconsin Partners for Clean Air recognizes three voluntary efforts; 2005 awards go to Culver's, UW-Oshkosh, and Wisconsin Interfaith Climate & Energy Campaign.

MADISON -Lt. Gov. Barbara Lawton joined the Department of Natural Resources and the Wisconsin Partners for Clean Air at the annual Clean Air Extravaganza today to celebrate the accomplishments of Wisconsin businesses and organizations that have taken voluntary actions to improve air quality in the state. The event took place at We Energies headquarters in downtown Milwaukee and was attended by CEOs and other representatives of Wisconsin Partners for Clean Air organizations, and other federal, state and local officials.

Through Governor Doyles Grow Wisconsin and Conserve Wisconsin initiatives, we are working hard to improve our natural resources while enhancing our economy at the same time, said Lt. Gov. Lawton. This balancing act is a difficult task, but we are fortunate to have organizations like the Wisconsin Partners for Clean Air, composed of over 300 businesses and organizations, who are dedicated to working toward that same goal.

DNR Southeast Regional Director Gloria McCutcheon presented the annual WPCA Recognition Awards, which recognized companies and organizations for their 2005 achievements. Aard winners wewre:

Culver Franchising System

for reusing waste vegetable oil as fuel for company vehicles and promoting the use of this alternative fuel to others, undertaking an energy efficiency policy for all new Culvers buildings, retrofitting kitchen hoods, and having smoke-free restaurants.

University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh

for purchasing renewable energy as well as retrofitting and building facilities to be more energy efficient, offering free bus passes, and organizing the worlds largest Earth Charter Community Summit.

Wisconsin Interfaith Climate and Energy Campaign

for organizing workshops and using other outreach tactics to inform congregations and the public of ways to reduce energy and fuel consumption, supporting a program in India that produces fuel from tree oil to run equipment in local villages, and supporting the diesel school bus retrofit program.

Other nominees in 2005 were:

Brown County for their construction of roundabouts to reduce traffic congestion and encourage alternative transportation.

Envirotest Wisconsin for reducing emissions through improved internal operations and enhanced customer service.

Molded Dimensions for finding a new degreaser that reduces workplace hazards.

Roundys Supermarkets for designing a more energy efficient facility and reducing both internal and external fleet emissions.

Waukesha Engine Dresser for developing a more fuel efficient, lower emission generator.

We Energies for offering alternative commute options to employees and using innovative emission controls at their power plants.

Following the awards ceremony, Rosemary Potter, Executive Director of Transit Now, and Robert Marino, Chairman, President and CEO of Roundys, Inc., addressed the audience about the vast potential of the Kenosha - Racine - Milwaukee commuter rail project. Following their presentations, a panel composed of Julie Magee, Midwest Clean Diesel Coordinator for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Region V; Dennis Damann, Director of Engineering, Schneider National; and John Drake, Fleet Manager and Scott Geshrick, Safety Specialist, Quad/Graphics discussed the benefits to fleets participating in the EPAs SmartWay Transport Partnership program. Awards were also presented to the winners of the WPCA student poster and poem contest in the Schools + Business = Clean Air Program. The winning students, along with their teachers and parents, were present to accept their recognition and awards.