Wood County in central Wisconsin is rooted in logging, farming, and the paper making industries. Elected officials are interested in reducing energy costs by residents, businesses, schools and government offices. Employing energy efficiencies in their buildings is one way to achieve this goal. Community members are also interested in meeting their energy needs using renewable energy sources like the sun. Extension worked with elected officials and community members to strategize options and design solutions. One outcome is the Wood County SolSmart Initiative. The result has been savings in energy costs and carbon emissions, and support of job opportunities in the growing field of renewable energy. Read more.