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In 2007, a Renewable Energy Committee was formed where faculty developed a renewable energy minor, applicable to any major field of study at UWP including agriculture, engineering, business and political science. 

The program is designed to enhance the knowledge of students with regard to renewable as well as traditional energy sources and their impacts on the environment and society. Traditional energy sources include coal, hydro, nuclear, oil, or natural gas, where non-traditional sources include renewable energy such as wind, solar, geo-thermal, wave, hydrogen, and bio-energy. The program strives to help UWP students develop an in-depth understanding of issues related to energy and renewable energy including bio-fuels and renewable products and associated markets.

Another goal of the program is to increase the public awareness related to renewable energy and renewable products through presentations, forums, and discussions.

UWP recently submitted entitlement papers to establish a major and are awaiting a response from the UW System. 

Fundraising initiatives include purchasing equipment and installation (i.e. wind turbines, solar panels, anaerobic digester), equipping laboratories, endowing a faculty chair position, supporting faculty development and research, and establishing student scholarships.