Sustainable Breakfast Series

media release: 

Our Local Energy Grid: Safe, Reliable, Affordable & Sustainable

Tuesday, September 29, 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM

Energy is essential to our daily lives, from heating and cooling our homes to powering businesses, transportation, and the technology we rely on every day. As communities work to reduce carbon emissions while maintaining a reliable and affordable energy system, the way we produce, store, and use energy is changing.

Join us for a look at how our energy system works and what it takes to transition to a cleaner energy future. We’ll hear from Madison Gas and Electric (MGE) representatives about the energy grid, the company’s goals for reducing carbon emissions and its roadmap for achieving net-zero carbon electricity by 2050. They’ll share updates on renewable energy and battery storage projects underway and planned for the future, as well as the opportunities and challenges involved in building a cleaner, more reliable energy system.

Together, we’ll explore:

• How the electric grid works and how electricity gets from generation to our homes and businesses
• The role of renewable energy, energy storage, and other technologies in the transition to a cleaner energy system
• MGE’s goals and roadmap for achieving net-zero carbon electricity by 2050
• The opportunities and challenges communities face as our energy system evolves

Presenters include:

• Brenda Sargent, Manager of Environmental Affairs at MGE 
• Nick Schroeder, Director of Energy Planning and Market Operations at MGE 
• Dave Benforado, Senior Community Services Manager at MGE 

Scholarships

Complimentary tickets to all staff of member organizations. Sliding scale/scholarships also available for nonmembers. Please contact [email protected] to learn more.

Access

Doors to the building open at 8 AM, enter the building through the breezeway / main entrance (it’s on the SW side). Registering here gets you on our guest list, please bring a photo ID for possible front door confirmation with security.

Parking

Paid parking is available in the South Livingston Parking Garage attached to the Arts + Literature Lab building. 111 S Livingston St, Madison, WI 53703. Free street parking is generally available nearby.

Bus Routes

The Spark Building is accessible via bus routes A and B.