The City of Fitchburg has made and continues to make progress in reducing its carbon footprint and reduce pollution by planting more trees, creating green spaces, recycling, rooftop solar installations, and retrofitting lights to energy-efficient LED fixtures that have reduced energy usage.
On February 26, 2019, the Fitchburg City Council approved Resolution R-26-19 to address global climate change through clean energy. Expanding on the city's 2008 commitment to achieve 25% renewable sourcing for municipal energy needs by 2025 (a commitment inspired by the State of Wisconsin's 25x25 Energy Independent Community Pledge), this clean energy resolution outlined a series of sustainability and clean-energy pledges, most notably setting a goal of meeting 100% of city electricity needs through renewable sources by 2030.
To reduce vehicle emissions, the city has acquired two electric vehicles that have recently been placed in use by the Public Works Department. The two vehicles are both 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning Pro with dual motors with a lithium-ion traction battery, a 10.5 kW onboard charger and 14 hrs. charge time @ 220/240V. Electric vehicles are a viable option for government fleets and can save taxpayers money. Fitchburg is proud to be a sustainable city.
Fitchburg has three charging stations in the city that are part of a network of public charging stations built by MG&E. The stations are located at the Fitchburg Public Library (5530 Lacy Rd), the Fitchburg Community Center (5510 Lacy Rd), and at Pinnacle Health and Fitness (5973 Executive Dr.).
To learn more about Fitchburg’s commitment to sustainability, visit http://www.fitchburgwi.gov/2877/Fitchburg-Sustainability-Plan