The City of Wausau is committed to leading the way to a more sustainable future. In 2023, the City Council passed the Greenhouse Gas Resolution, a commitment to move City operations to clean energy by 2050. This caps a long history of action and initiatives that City has taken to help educate it’s residents and combat the effects of Climate Change.

These efforts are done with the goals of:

• reducing greenhouse gas emissions from City operations
• reducing the burden of City operations on the tax levy
• provide resources to residents and businesses

Municipal Energy Use

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Slow Your Mow 

One initiative the committee has brought forward is "Slow Your Mow."  

Sustainability Awards

The Wausau Sustainability Award recognizes individuals, businesses, and organizations that are committed to creating a more sustainable and energy-smart Wausau. These awards are also meant to share examples of sustainability initiatives and projects with residents, businesses, community groups, and nonprofits and encourage similar projects. To apply or nominate a recipient for this award, please fill out the applicate here.

Past Award Winners:

• Good News Project   Application Award
•  Aspirus Inc  Application Award

Get Involved

The Sustainability, Energy, and Environment Committee is working to further these goals. If you would like to get involved please fill out the Citizen Participation Form. Regular meetings are the 1^st Thursday of the month at 5pm at City Hall and are open to the public.

Questions can be directed to staff assigned to the committee:

Andrew Lynch
Email

Resources for Residents and Businesses

Savings Calculator – Rewiring America Link

Residential Energy Tax Credits Information Link

Commercial Energy Tax Credits Information Link