Energy efficiency upgrades save wildlife health facility $84,000 annually

As the "CSI" of the natural world, the National Wildlife Health Center in Madison, Wis., is a hub of activity whenever a new disease crops up among the nation's wildlife. The center's commitment to energy efficiency drives it to seek out equipment upgrades that make sense at a functional level and from a savings standpoint. In the last year, it was able to fund 12 energy conservation measures: eight thanks to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, three with resources provided by the USGS and a solar installation made possible by the energy savings generated by the other 11!

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Natural gas prices remain stable, subject to legislative impacts

The natural gas market has enjoyed an extended run of stable prices and ample supplies over the last several years. But that may change, according to MGE's Jeff Keebler, Senior Director of Energy Supply Procurement. Evolving federal regulations on three fronts could cause fuel prices to rise.

Read more about natural gas prices.

Customers save time and track energy use with Summary Billing

More than 400 businesses now use Summary Billing to streamline their utility bill payment process. Summary Billing lets you combine all your paper bills into one online bill.

Read about the advantages of Summary Billing.

MGE prepares business customers for time-of-use electricity rates

In March 2012, medium-sized businesses move to time-of-use (TOU) rates. The Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSCW) asked MGE to move medium-sized businesses (20 to 200 kilowatts) to TOU rates. They are seen as a more equitable way to bill customers for the true cost of energy. Large business customers already have TOU.

Get more info about TOU.

Mobile version of mge.com now available

Now there's a mobile-friendly version of mge.com that is designed for smartphones. Users are automatically taken to the mobile site when they visit the home page with a smartphone.

Find more details about our mobile site.

Solar Systems

In an attempt to learn all about solar, MGE has spent the last 10 years building solar demonstration projects in all shapes and sizes. Get up close to some of our systems and find out what engineers have learned by testing ideas in the real world. Watch the story.

New energy-saving information for your business

MGE regularly adds new information about managing your energy costs to mge.com. Recent additions to our equipment section include information about walk-in coolers, computer management software and underfloor air systems. Get information here.

Inspect natural gas equipment regularly

Keep natural gas equipment operating safely and efficiently with regular inspections. Equipment that is operating efficiently reduces energy use and the risk of equipment damage and injury to your employees. A professional who specializes in natural gas-fired equipment should perform the inspection.

Questions? Call 252-7222 and ask for Pat Baldwin, MGE Director of Service and Metering. Learn more about natural gas safety here.