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Many local governments in Wisconsin have reported efforts to improve energy efficiency and utilize renewable energy. Our review of a state sustainability program finds that large investments in water and wastewater treatment systems have produced the greatest reported reductions in energy costs. Understanding the full range of costs and benefits of local governments’ energy-related projects remains a challenge, however, because reporting on these efforts is complex, resource intensive, and not currently standardized in Wisconsin.

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