Wisconsin consumers may greet an unfamiliar sight next year: lower electricity rates. Madison-area electric bills are set to go down a little bit next year under a new settlement negotiated between Madison Gas and Electric and several local non-profits. The settlement follows a similar agreement reached in May between the Citizens Utility Board […]
Second Megaphone Workshop Digs Deeper To Develop Storytelling Skills
On Tuesday, February 13 community members participated in the second of a series of workshops on storytelling and sustainability. The workshops are a part of a new initiative by Sustain Dane and Living In Balance, an outreach program from MG&E. The workshop was co-facilitated by Takeyla Benton, a writing and publishing coach for women of […]
The Megaphone workshop introduces concepts in storytelling and sustain...
On Monday, January 22nd, community members gathered at Badger Rock Middle School to learn about storytelling. The workshop was the first in a two-part series called The Megaphone and focused on how to make the sustainability movement more inclusive and more welcoming for everybody. In this audio story for WORT’s Local News, we talk to event […]
The Power of Storytelling in Sustainability
Sustainability is about people. It’s about you. It’s about all of us — together. To create a better future, we must honor the diverse experiences that make us human. But, at the same time, we must embrace the universal humanity that connects us all. This program features a discussion facilitated by Sustain Dane, exploring the […]
Madison Gas and Electric Shareholders Introduce New Resolution
It’s a first in company history. On May 16th, Madison Gas & Electric shareholders brought a resolution to the annual shareholder meeting. The company’s CEO vowed to reach the City of Madison’s renewable energy goal by the year 2030. With a few citizens applying pressure to MGE, they made a public promise to do […]
Green Madison: an effort to reduce energy consumption in the City of M...
Megan Harris of Green Madison coordinates a discussion about the homeowners energy savings program and its affiliates, including Project Home, Elevate Energy, Cool Choices, and Focus on Energy, and a coming presentation at the AASCW Conference/Expo. Green Madison is an effort to reduce energy consumption in the City of Madison. Green Madison will help our City become more sustainable, […]