Green Tier progress with the DNR
Summary
The city is in phase two of its green energy scorecards, tracking energy use and electric vehicles, with submission expected in December. Members also discussed leveraging the Green Tier program to get local businesses on board with sustainability.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 7
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 13, 2026.
Impact analysis
Consulting costs are among the commission's first-quarter expenditures.
The whole city benefits if municipal operations and local businesses cut energy use and emissions.
Mentions & discussions (7)
Sustainability Commission - Oct 13, 2026
The city's Green Tier score sheet is in its second phase with a consultant, and submission to the DNR is expected within a month. Commissioners will attend the October 29 Green Tier Connections event.
Sustainability Commission - Sep 8, 2026
Commissioner Lawton wants to use the city's name to invite local manufacturers into the DNR's Green Tier sustainability certification program, possibly with a mailing list from industrial park parcels and an outreach event at the community center.
Sustainability Commission - Aug 11, 2026
The city is in phase two of its green energy scorecards, tracking energy use and electric vehicles, with submission expected in December. Members also discussed leveraging the Green Tier program to get local businesses on board with sustainability.
Sustainability Commission - Jun 9, 2026
Staff is collecting energy and sustainability data from city departments for the Green Tier Legacy Communities scoresheet, with about half the responses in. Energy usage data from WPS is still pending.
Sustainability Commission - May 12, 2026
City staff are collaborating with a consultant to gather departmental metrics on energy use, vehicle fleets, and infrastructure for the upcoming Green Tier Legacy Communities DNR submission. Commissioners also debated investing in ICLEI tracking software to establish a robust energy baseline.
Sustainability Commission - Apr 14, 2026
The city is working with consultant Allyson Brunette on the Green Tier Legacy Scoresheet, with a kickoff meeting April 17, aiming to submit next year.
Sustainability Commission - Jan 13, 2026
The commission is building an energy-use baseline for a Clean Energy Resolution modeled on Green Bay's plan, using Green Tier community energy data. Commissioner Leonard will also present on the Clear Path software, used by Eau Claire, at a future meeting.
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