Dane County Office of Energy & Climate Change

06/03/2026

☀️ Heat Awareness Day is today, June 3!

As temperatures rise, heat-related illnesses can happen quickly and affect anyone. Take a few simple steps to stay safe this summer:

💧 Drink plenty of water
🧢 Wear lightweight clothing
🏠 Take breaks in cool or shaded areas
👶 Check on children, older adults, and pets
🚫 Never leave anyone in a parked car

Recognizing the signs of heat exhaustion and heat stroke can save lives.

Stay informed, stay cool, and look out for one another.

For more tips go to Heat.gov

05/27/2026

Don't forget to apply to our Climate Champions program this year! Applications are STILL OPEN and will close on July 1st. We have two new categories: Food Waste and Renewables. If your business or organization has done work in these categories, we encourage you to apply! Read more about what these categories mean: https://buff.ly/uh6Nu0s

05/26/2026

National Heat Safety Week is a reminder that heat safety is a community effort.

Check in on family, friends, neighbors, teammates, and coworkers, especially older adults, children, outdoor workers, and anyone with health conditions.

Stay cool. Stay hydrated. Never leave children or pets in parked cars.

For more safety tips click the link below.

The National Integrated Heat Health Information System (NIHHIS) is hosting a social media week to raise awareness about the dangers of heat and provide safety tips. Join the conversation by posting your own content with the hashtag and following along with NIHHIS messages.

05/19/2026

Did you know that heat-related illness is the leading cause of weather-related deaths in the U.S? For this year's Week we are posting some safety tips to get ahead of Wisconsin's extreme summers. Be sure to check out the National Integrated Heat Health Information System for more information: https://buff.ly/yuksbMi

05/06/2026

Thinking about switching to an electric vehicle but not sure what’s true? 🧐

From range anxiety to charging concerns, there are a lot of myths out there about EVs. The reality is simple and more encouraging than you might think. 🚗⚡

Check out our latest blog to get the facts and feel more confident about going electric:
🔗 https://daneclimateaction.org/OECC-Blog/Busting-EV-Myths

04/29/2026

Applications for the Climate Champions award program are still open! Do you have an organization in mind that you think is doing impactful sustainability work? Nominate them! Visit our website to learn more about becoming a Dane County Climate Champion: https://buff.ly/4WfUcm3

Nomination form: https://buff.ly/CFpu4AO

04/24/2026

Consider filling out the screening form and take part in an environmental data research study! Compensation will be provided.

04/24/2026

04/22/2026

🌎 This Earth Day, we’re proud to celebrate Climate Champions in our community.

Several new school construction projects in the Madison Metropolitan School District have been recognized as 4-Star Climate Champions for Building Design!

These schools are being built with the future in mind, featuring geothermal heating, solar energy, and all-electric systems that significantly reduce energy use and environmental impact.

It’s an exciting step toward creating healthier, more sustainable learning environments for students and staff, now and for generations to come. 💚

👉 Learn more: https://www.danecounty.gov/PressDetail/11838

04/03/2026

Applications open TODAY! If you know of an entity that is contributing to sustainability in Dane County, encourage them to apply or you can nominate them 📝

🌍 We want to highlight your climate action in Dane County!

The Climate Champions application opens April 3!

This is your chance to:

💚 Take action
💚 Lead on sustainability
💚 And help build a more resilient community

Whether you're passionate about clean energy, reducing waste, or community engagement this program is for you.

Stay tuned for details and get ready to apply!