Green Fitchburg

Fitchburg Sustainability Plan - complete survey and planning team application!


The City of Fitchburg is starting the process of building its first Sustainability Plan, working with Pale Blue Dot LLC on the steps needed to make this longstanding goal a reality.

We are looking to get as much input as possible on the current state of sustainability in Fitchburg, as well as where we have room for growth and what the community's/city's greatest needs are. If you live in Fitchburg, work in Fitchburg, or simply believe in helping us to realize our most sustainable version of ourselves, please help us by providing feedback at this sustainability survey: https://palebluedot.llc/fitchburg-sustainability-survey

In the process of fully engaging the broader Fitchburg community, we are also looking to build a planning team that will help to define what "sustainability" means for Fitchburg and what the City's sustainability priorities should be as it looks to the future. If you have interest in volunteering on this team, please fill out the following application form: Fitchburg Sustainability Planning Team Application Form

Both of these forms, as well as background information on this process and informational infographics, can be found on the Pale Blue Dot project landing page at https://palebluedot.llc/fitchburg-sustainability, with information also available via the "Fitchburg Sustainability Plan" link on the sidebar at the left.


Sustainable Fitchburg Online Map

Sustainability is more than energy efficiency and water conservation. The Sustainable Fitchburg online map demonstrates the myriad ways the City of Fitchburg and local organizations are dedicating themselves to the simultaneous pursuit of a healthy environment, equitable society, and vibrant economy.

Sustainable Fitchburg Map

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October 5, 2022 Recognized as Energy Efficiency Day in Fitchburg

Since 2016, the first Wednesday in October has been named National Energy Efficiency Day in the United States. Energy efficiency companies and advocacy groups, as well as cities and states around the country, mark this observance as a chance to promote increased adoption of energy efficiency measures, both to reduce energy needs and associated climate change-enhancing emissions and to help reduce energy bills for homeowners and businesses.

In 2022, for the second consecutive year, Fitchburg joined dozens of states and cities around the United States in officially recognizing October 5 as Energy Efficiency Day. Read the proclamation here, or by clicking the image below.

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Fitchburg signs 100% Renewable Energy pledge

The City of Fitchburg Resolution to Address Global Climate Change through Clean Energy (R-26-19) was introduced to Common Council on January 22, 2019 and formally approved on February 26th, 2019. The resolution allows the City to develop an Energy and Water Plan that includes a resiliency, sustainability, and adaptation plan to deal with anticipated climate changes. Setting a goal of meeting 100% of the city's operational energy needs through renewable energy generation by 2030, the resolution is an extension of the City's 2008 commitment to generate 25% of municipal energy use from renewable sources by 2025 through the State of Wisconsin's 25x25 Energy Independent Community Pledge.

By passing the resolution, Fitchburg became the 4th Wisconsin city to commit to 100% renewable energy usage.

Want to know more?  Learn about the goals and benefits in these infographics.

Share your thoughts with the Resource Conservation Commission.

 

Sustainability Newsletter

 

Click the links below for the latest Green Fitchburg updates.


Green E-News - June/July 2023

Green E-News - April/May 2023

Green E-News - February/March 2023

Green E-News - October/November 2022

Green E-News - August/September 2022

Older Green E-Newsletters


Resource Conservation Commission

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The RCC recommends policy, enforcement, and informational programs to promote the preservation and improvement of the environment. The RCC has made recommendations for meeting the Kyoto Protocol, and has suggestions for how individuals can reduce their carbon footprint. The RCC has a Community Outreach Subcommittee that plans educational programs for Fitchburg residents and businesses. Videos of RCC Outreach events are available in the “Other City Meetings and Events” section of the FACTv Streaming Media Archive.


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