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Generation Green: Madison Mallards

Each summer, hundreds of thousands of fans flock to the Warner Park Duck Pond to cheer on the Madison Mallards!

The team prides itself on supporting community values... and that includes being a green team. In this story, see how the Mallards support sustainability on and off the field.

Thanks to the Madison Mallards for being part of Generation Green!


Generation Green: Union Cab

Cooperatives are all about shared values and at Union Cab of Madison Cooperative, the member-owners share a strong respect for the environment.

In this story, see the steps Union Cab has taken to help drive us toward a more sustainable community.

Thanks to Union Cab for being part of Generation Green!

Green View: Best of 2009

2009 was a good year to be thinking green! Supporters of clean energy gained ground... with business and political leaders adding their support.

On Green View, we met plenty of folks committed to a cleaner future... farmers and business owners and regular families. In this story, see the highlights from 2009 stories -- from the climb to the top of a turbine to a 10th anniversary milestone for Green Power!

Plus, we're starting a new contest called the Green Biz quiz. See if you can name the Green Power business and win an LED flashlight!

And, help us plan upcoming Green View stories. We want to hear your story ideas! Click here to tell us about someone who's making a difference.

Enjoy the story and as always, please share your comments and questions.

Green Power Price

An important change is coming for the Green Power Tomorrow program. Just this month, the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin decided to require MGE to raise the cost for Green Power.

MGE wants to make sure customers are prepared because the change will likely take effect January 1, 2010. In this story, see how the commitment from Green Power customers has made a difference over the years and hear how MGE is responding to this new requirement.

Green Power Price Change

An important change is coming for the Green Power Tomorrow program. Just this month, the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin decided to require MGE to raise the cost for Green Power.

MGE wants to make sure customers are prepared because the change will likely take effect January 1, 2010. In this story, see how the commitment from Green Power customers has made a difference over the years and hear how MGE is responding to this new requirement.

Green Ride

Madison Metro wants you to hop on for a green ride. The city agency is taking a number of steps to protect the environment. In this story, see how Metro is going green.

Know another business or person who should be featured in an upcoming story? We want to hear your suggestions! Click here to tell us about someone who's making a difference.

And try your smarts on the new green trivia quiz. You could win a compact flourescent light bulb.

Enjoy the story and as always, please share your comments and questions.

Ask Bob - Episode 5

Who actually benefits from Green Power -- only the businesses and individuals who purchase it?

In this episode, Terry asks Bob, "How does the everyday Joe benefit from Green Power?" Watch the story above to see Bob's answer.

Also in this report, we learn the science of solar from engineer Dave Toso.

Enjoy the report and please CLICK HERE to share a comment or leave your question for Bob.

Green View: A Day at the Fair

A day at the fair can be life changing if you're talking about the Midwest Renewable Energy Fair! This year, record-breaking crowds were in Custer, Wisconsin to celebrate the fair's 20th birthday. Watch the video above to see what it's all about! In this month's report:

  • From solar cooking to small wind to alternative housing... see why the Energy Fair has become the largest event of its kind in the country!
  • In our new episode of "Bob Asks You", answer man Bob Stoffs is back with a question for local green businesses.
  • Test yourself with our latest sun spot quiz... try to guess the answer and win a prize!

Enjoy the stories and click here to leave a question or comment.

Green View March 2009

Solar is hot right now and we focus on solar energy in our featured story this month. Watch the video above to see all the stories in this month's report:

  • Get up close to some unique solar installations. We'll go up in MGE's bucket trucks to give you a bird's eye view of sunshine at work!
  • Answer man Bob Stoffs turns the tables and asks YOU "What is the most creative way you save energy?" See some of the surprising answers and click here to leave your own answer.
  • We have a new sun spot quiz! Try to guess the location and win a prize.

Enjoy the stories and we welcome your questions and comments!

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