Dane County, Wisconsin Executive Joe Parisi recently joined the Office of Energy and Climate Change to recognize local entities leading on climate action through Dane County’s Climate Champions program. The aim is to celebrate local leadership in fulfilling the goals set forth in Dane County’s Climate Action Plan, which commits Dane County to reducing greenhouse gas emissions 50% county-wide by 2030 and puts the county on a path to be carbon-neutral by 2050.
This year, 87 Climate Champions are being awarded, representing 77 organizations. “We are excited to celebrate another cohort of Climate Champions,” said Dane County Executive Joe Parisi. “The leadership these organizations are taking to enhance their sustainability and meet our climate goals is admirable and an inspiration to others.”
“We are honored to be recognized as a champion of climate action, among such great company,” said HGA’s Svein Morner. “We look forward to continuing to push our industry down the pathway towards net zero energy and carbon, and are committed to leaving a positive impact on our community and the world.“
HGA achieved 2022 Climate Champion (Catalyst) status for working with clients to design energy efficient new and retro-commissioned buildings with renewable energy and reduced embodied carbon. Recent HGA clients include SSM Health, Sun Prairie School District, Oregon School District, and Middleton Business Park.
To learn more about the 2022 Climate Champions, visit the Dane County of Energy and Climate Change website.