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La Crosse and Eau Claire School Districts Accept Lawton's "Energy Star Schools Challenge"

Lawton and EPA Join Forces to Enroll 100 Wisconsin School Districts in Commitment to Improve Energy Efficiency by 10 percent

Lt. Governor Barbara Lawton announced that La Crosse and Eau Claire School Districts accepted the Lt. Governor’s Energy Star School Challenge, a commitment to reduce energy consumption by ten percent. She made the announcements in press conferences at La Crosse Central High School and Meadowview Elementary School in Eau Claire.

“School districts are true leaders when it comes to energy efficiency,” Lawton said. “Tight budgets demand it. I am proud that the leaders of Eau Claire and La Crosse Schools have accepted the challenge to be better stewards of taxpayer dollars and of the environment.”

Participating organizations simply agree to:

Make a commitment to improve energy efficiency by 10 percent or more in one year.
Measure and track the energy performance of our organization’s facilities where possible. Tools are available through the Energy Star program at no cost.
Develop and implement a plan consistent with the Energy Star Energy Management Guidelines to achieve energy savings
Educate staff and community members about energy efficiency.

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Lawton and Burmaster Form Task Force on Arts and Creativity in Education

Lt. Gov. Lawton and State Supt. Elizabeth Burmaster announced they will co-chair the Wisconsin Task Force on Arts and Creativity in Education, convened to ensure Wisconsin the creative workforce and entrepreneurial talent necessary for the state to compete well in a 21st century global economy.

In an unprecedented collaboration, the two officers will invite members from a broad cross-section of the business, arts, and education communities.

“Creativity and innovation will be the cornerstone of Wisconsin competitiveness in the years ahead,” Lawton said.