February 4, 2025, Madison, Wis. — During its 14th annual Renewable Energy Summit, RENEW Wisconsin, with presenting sponsors Invenergy and Dimension Energy, will honor individuals and businesses who have made significant and lasting advances in clean energy development in Wisconsin. The Summit will take place Thursday, February 6, 2025, at Monona Terrace in Madison.
RENEW’s 2025 Summit, titled “Powering Tomorrow: Collaborative Innovations for Thriving Communities,” will convene stakeholders from across the state to discuss the latest advancements in clean energy technologies and collaborative strategies driving the transition to a sustainable future. More than 50 speakers made up of industry leaders and experts, like keynote speaker Erica Mackie co-founder of GRID Alternatives, are joining RENEW at this year’s Summit.
The awards are grouped under five categories:
- Clean Energy Leadership Award: Maria Redmond – Advancing Wisconsin’s clean energy plan
- Clean Energy Community Impact Award: Isaiah Ness – Helping disadvantaged communities transition away from fossil fuels
- Clean Energy Advocate of the Year: Abby Novinska-Lois – Mobilizing health professionals as climate advocates
- Clean Energy Catalyst of the Year: Doral – Developing Wisconsin’s largest solar project
- Member of the Year: Midwest Solar Power – Supporting RENEW Wisconsin and increasing access to clean energy
The ceremony will conclude with the 2023 Clean Energy Honor Roll, in which RENEW will recognize 13 clean energy projects in Wisconsin that recently commenced operation. Whether on the basis of their productivity, innovativeness, attention to detail, scale, resourcefulness, or efficacy in reducing carbon emissions, these projects showcase the skills and know-how Wisconsin stakeholders bring to the clean energy marketplace.
Clean Energy Honor Roll:
- Menominee Nation Elder Homes, Menominee Nation
Solar and battery backup installations - Edgerton Retirement Apartments, Edgerton
Solar-powered retirement apartments - Centro, Madison
Solar-powered nonprofit facility - Kwik Charge, Ashland, Menomonie, Chippewa Falls, West Salem
DC fast-charging stations at four western Wisconsin locations - Grant County Solar, Potosi
200-megawatt utility-scale solar installation with battery storage - Charter Steel, Saukville
Largest behind-the-meter solar project in Wisconsin - Paris Solar Farm, Kenosha County
200-megawatt utility-scale solar installation - The Sonnentag Events Center and Fieldhouse, Eau Claire
Sustainable multi-use community complex - Dane County Humane Society Flight Pen, Madison
50-kilowatt flight pen for birds of prey - Holiday Ford Building and Collision Center, Fond du Lac
469-kilowatt solar array and EV charging station - Green Bay Area Public School District, Green Bay
Solar generation on schools - Granite Ridge Elementary School, Cottage Grove
Solar generation on schools - Madison Metropolitan School District, Madison
Solar generation on schools - Nicolet High School, Glendale
Solar generation on schools - Badger Hollow Solar Park, Iowa County
300-megawatt utility-scale solar installation
The award ceremonies will be held in two parts, with the first highlighting the individual awards and the second focusing on the Clean Energy Honor Roll, in which RENEW will recognize both people and projects for their role in the clean energy transition. Whether on the basis of their productivity, innovativeness, attention to detail, scale, resourcefulness, or efficacy in reducing carbon emissions, these accomplishments highlight the skills and know-how that Wisconsin stakeholders bring to the clean energy marketplace in the Badger State.
Click here for more information on the 2025 Summit program agenda, speakers, and registration. For press passes, please email Alex Beld (abeld@renewwisconsin.org).