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Every minute, enough solar radiation hits the Earth to power the entire U.S. for a year!
 

In Wisconsin, one second of solar energy will power nearly 8,000 homes annually! Solar is clean, reliable, local, creates jobs and is our future.

Milwaukee Shines is your one-stop portal for all things solar. Learn about solar technologies, the process of installing solar panels and what incentives are available to you. Find out how you can break into the solar industry as an installer, site assessor or educator and calculate your energy savings.


  • Solar makes energy sense
  • Solar is a good investment
  • Solar is good for the health
    of future generations
  • Solar contributes to energy
    independence

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Solar Related News

Solar Industry Learns Lessons in Spanish Sun New York Times-
 March 8, 2010

Milwaukee First in State to Offer Innovative Solar Power Revolving Loans -Alderman Zielinski Press Release-
February 22, 2010

Swiss pilots aim to circle world in a solar-powered plane - AFP News –
January 21, 2010

Local firm’s system eyed for solar power storage demonstration 
January 13, 2010

Feds award $1 million for green jobs training in Milwaukee 
January 13, 2010

Pragmatic Construction Builds Green Homes in Riverwest Neighborhood 
January 8, 2010

UWM students’ work shines under a solar roof  UWM News 
January 4, 2010

Baptist Ministries Plymouth Apartments goes solar – Milwaukee Courier –
December 19, 2009

Solar Power 50% Cheaper By Year End Analysis – Reuters 
November 24, 2009

Solar’s rapid evolution makes energy planners rethink the grid Gris
November 17, 2009

Solar energy field remains strong in Wisconsin Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
November 16, 2009

Baptist Housing Ministries Plymouth Apartments Goes Solar Among first public housing complexes in the state to go solar.
December 14, 2009 

City’s grant to be used toward solar technology Marquette Tribune
November 10, 2009

Worldwide Energy and Manufacturing USA Announces Third Quarter 2009 Financial Results CNN Money. November 5, 2009

Electricians receive grant for solar training Stevens Point Journal
October 28, 2009

Doyle announces $270,000 in funding for solar training Stevens Point Journal
October 28, 2009

Madison to receive solar energy grants Badger Herald
October 28, 2009

Wis. Nonprofit Gets $3.3M Grant For Solar Training WISN Channel 12
October 27, 2009

Nonprofit Gets $3.3M Grant For Solar Training Channel 300
October 27, 2009

Wisconsin solar grants total $4.3 million  Wisconsin State Journal 
October 26, 2009

Stimulus Shines on Southern Wisconsin JSOnline
October 26, 2009

Milwaukee, Madison to get solar funding from stimulus JSOnline 
October 26, 2009

Wisconsin Receives $4.3 Million to Support Solar Energy Technologies Wis Politics
October 26, 2009

Funding to spark green energy programs Stevens Point Journal
October 21, 2009

92% of Americans support solar power development, study says LA Times
October 9, 2009

MATC, Johnson Controls to Build State’s Largest Solar Power Project  Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
October 1, 2009

Alternative Energy Projects Stumble on a Need for Water  New York Times
September 29, 2009

Solar panels electrify Shorewood schools Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
September 25, 2009

Ford Plant Expected to Shift to Solar Panels  Associated Press 
September 11, 2009

Seeds for Change  Rural electric co-ops have lagged behind other utilities in shifting to alternative energy. That's starting to change. Wall Street Journal 
September 8, 2009

Solar America City/San Diego Top city in CA with most solar roofs according to new report – IREC – September 8, 2009

First Solar To Build 2-Gigawatt Solar Power Plant in China Wall Street Journal
September 8, 2009

Harambee and Habitat for Humanity Homes go Solar  RiverwestNeighborhood.org
August 28, 2009

China Racing Ahead of America in the Drive to Go Solar  New York Times
 August 24, 2009

Solar panel prices to slide into next year  Reuters 
August 21, 2009

Home-Energy Plan Spreads Out Costs  Wall Street Journal 
August 19, 2009

Clean energy safer for workers Solar, wind power pose fewer work risks, research finds
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Aug. 18, 2009

Study will consider new high-voltage lines for renewable power  Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
August 18, 2009  

Catch the Wave San Francisco debuts solar-powered bus shelter design – The Architects Newspaper
August 14, 2009

Massachusetts utility companies can own solar energy Associated Press
August 12, 2009

Future looks bright for solar trade Arizona Republic
August 12, 2009

YOUR MONEY; You can go solar without going broke Price cuts and subsidies make the option more enticing for homeowners in California - Los Angeles Times -
August 2, 2009

Brookfield church's expansion could include green roof Similar projects are sprouting around the Milwaukee area - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 
August 2, 2009

Efficiency Drive Could Cut Energy Use 23% by 2020, Study Finds The New York Times
July 30, 2009

Call to Curb Speculators In Energy  The New York Times 
July 29, 2009

Industry Group Says Solar to Become Cost-Competitive in Italy Next Year New York Times
June 22, 2009

Europe Looks to Africa for Solar Power  New York Times
June 21, 2009

Reps. Waxman, Peterson Inch Closer to Consensus on Climate Bill New York Times 
June 19, 2009

A Move to Put the Union Label on Solar Power Plants New York Times
June 18, 2009

Government Study Warns Of Climate Change Effects The New York Times
June 16, 2009

The next 'moon landing?' Norway plans deep-sea CO2 storage, Christian Science Monitor
June 15, 2009

Democrats Struggling for Consensus on Climate Bills The Washington Post 
June 15, 2009

Stimulus fueling energy upgrades: Tax credits, rebates encourage homeowners to make homes more efficient, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
June 14, 2009

Even as Industry Slumps, Prius Inspires Waiting List  By Hiroko Tabuchi; Micheline Maynard contributed reporting from Detroit , The New York Times
June 13, 2009

Caps, Trades and Offsets: Can Climate Plan Work?; Lawmakers, Scientists and Industry Debate House Measure By  David A. Fahrenthold, The Washington Post
May 26, 2009

In Ecuador, an Unusual Carbon-Credit Plan to Leave Oil Untapped By Joshua Partlow The Washington Post
May 26, 2009

California couple gives $5 million to MU engineering school By Kathleen Gallagher, Journal Sentinel
May. 21, 2009

Let's Have Cap and No Trade By David Sokol, The Washington Post
May 19, 2009

Solar housing development proposed for Bay View By Tom Daykin, Journal Sentinel
May. 7, 2009

Two energy-saving houses find buyers: This summer's Parade of Homes will feature green building By Thomas Content - Staff, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
May 3, 2009

A Clean Energy Machine That Works Like the Sun By James Kanter, The New York Times
April 30, 2009

Solar Tech: Not Just on the Roof Anymore By Anne Eisenberg, The New York Times
April 30, 2009

U.S. Ready to Lead on Climate Pact, Clinton Says. By John M. Broder, The New York Times
April 28, 2009

Cities Struggle To Go Green On Tight Budgets. By Karyn Saemann - Correspondent, The Capital Times
April 26, 2009

Selling The Green Economy By Robert J. Samuelson, The Washington Post
April 27, 2009

Don’t Waste Time Cutting Emissions New York Times
April 24, 2009

Step one when going solar:cut your energy use! Intent.com
April 22, 2009

Go Green, Save Big Journal Sentinel Thomas Content.
April 14, 2009

New I.R.S. Incentives, From Cold to Hot The New York Times
April 9, 2009

Science Chief Discusses Climate Strategy; Obama Adviser Hints at Compromise on Cap-and-Trade Emission Allowances -- The Washington Post
April 9, 2009

Oil Giants Loath to Follow Obama’s Green Lead -- New York Times --
April 7, 2009

Winds of Change Evident in U.S. Environmental Policy / By Juliet Eilperin of The Washington Post -- March 30, 2009

The Nation; Surge of students pursuing 'clean energy'/ Cutting-edge graduate research could be the result, educators say. / By Jim Tankersley, Los Angeles Times
March 29, 2009

New life for old trees: Builder focuses on reusing local wood / By Meg Jones, Staff,
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
March 29, 2009

Among Climate Scientists, a Dispute Over 'Tipping Points' / By Andrew C. Revkin -- The New York Times  March 29, 2009

Will a Greener America Create 5 Million Jobs? / By Mike Ivey -- The Capital Times
March 28, 2009

Energy leaders praise stimulus: But funded projects must pay off, they say / By Thomas Content, Staff Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
March 28, 2009

Following The Money: How stimulus funds are being spent. Officials gather ideas for using energy grants; Wisconsin welcomes news of $37 million / By Rick Romell, Staff -- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.
March 27, 2009

Tech schools tackle energy: Colleges train students in growing industry / By Thomas Content, Staff  Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
March 27, 2009

Climate scientist supports tax rebate: New gas tax could reward taxpayers for conserving, he says / By Thomas Content, Staff -- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
March 26, 2009

We Energies Supports NABCEP with Financial Contribution
March 24, 2009

From Blighted to Energized Foreclosed home gets efficiency upgrade - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel-
March 15, 2009

Weatherization Gets A Boost: Top officials tout program in visit to south side home; Federal stimulus funds expected to expand energy-efficiency program. By Thomas Content, Staff - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, March 14, 2009

Harnessing the Sun, With Help From Cities New York Times
March 14, 2009

Europe's Way of Encouraging Solar Power Arrives in the U.S. By Kate Galbraith; James Kanter contributed reporting - The New York Times,
March 13, 2009

Solar cells adorn the roofs of many homes and warehouses across Germany, while the bright white blades of wind turbines are a frequent sight against the sky in Spain

News From Mayor Tom Barrett. The City of Milwaukee is going green. And, I’m not talking about the great St. Patrick’s Day weekend festivities we have before us. We’re growing a Green Milwaukee to reduce our energy costs, grow green-collar jobs and protect our environment.
March 13, 2009

Solar incentive quickens payback. New program offers upfront payment to purchasers of photovoltaic systems. By Thomas Content of the Journal Sentinel
Mar. 4, 2009

We Energies replaces sold-out solar incentive. By Thomas Content of the Journal Sentinel Mar. 4, 2009

Solar power gets turned on Johnson Controls' sun farm. With nearly 1,500 panels, this the largest farm in the state. By Thomas Content of the Journal Sentinel
Feb. 20, 2009

Kohl's to go solar in California. It will be the largest single purchase of sun power ever, provider says.
By Doris Hajewski of the Journal Sentinel
Apr. 26, 2007 


 

GET INVOLVED

Solar PACE Loan Program Signed into Law!    

To learn more about the City's new solar loan program, download the Program Manual or apply for a solar energy loan click here


MREA solar workshops in Milwaukee for 2010

Register Today      

For more MREA activities in and around Milwaukee click here


2010 Green Energy Summit

March 24 - 27, 2010
Milwaukee, WI


Solar Hot Water Business Council Kick-Off Event 

GREEN ENERGY SUMMIT

March 26, 2010 2:30  – 4:00 p.m.
Milwaukee, WI

To learn more about the new Solar Hot Water Business Council click here


MREA Energy Fair

June 18-20, 2010
Custer, WI


Solar Decade

October, 2010
Milwaukee, WI


Wisconsin Solar Tour

October 1-2, 2010


Solar Thermal 2010 Conference

September 30 - October 1, 2010
Midwest Airlines Center

Milwaukee, WI Milwaukee, WI


 

2010 WI Sustainable Business Council Conference

December, 2010

 


PARTNERS

Solar America Cities
US Department Of Energy
Focus on Energy
We Energies
Midwest Renewable Energy Association
Johnson Controls
Milwaukee Area Techincal College
University of Wisconsin Milwaukee
 

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