Unlocking the potential of energy innovation with the power of partnership
The University of Wisconsin–Madison’s Clean Energy Community Initiative (CECI) is a collaboration of various Wisconsin institutes and organizations, led by the Grainger Institute for Engineering. We focus on delivering next-generation energy and workforce development solutions to the communities ready to lead.
In partnership with our collaborators, we harness our collective strengths, expertise, and resources to promote energy independence, lead the Midwest in the transition to clean energy, and enhance local economies through accessible clean energy career pathways. Together, we are creating endless possibilities for a better, brighter tomorrow.
Build a brighter future with us
Communities investing in energy efficiency upgrades, improving buildings, and generating and storing energy today are creating local jobs and expanding economic opportunities while protecting their land, water, air, and quality of life for generations to come.
Learn how to leverage the collective capacity of the Clean Energy Community Initiative to match energy solutions to community priorities, develop training programs to create local jobs, and improve and maintain local energy infrastructure.
Embrace the power of clean energy
Clean energy solutions can help farmers generate income while restoring soil health, reduce power disruptions caused by extreme weather in rural communities, and shape an energy-independent future for Wisconsin.
Create quality jobs
Solar and other clean energy technologies open doors to new job opportunities and skill development, creating a need for meaningful work that supports individual, community, industry, and economic growth.