We're implementing Green Tier, Get involved!

• Apply!
• Help With Implementation
• Give Comments during Public Comment Periods
• Help Assemble a Tier 2 Contract
• Monitor Key Issues with the Green Tier Advisors

Apply!

Companies, organizations and communities that would like to be among the first participants in this innovative program should step forward! Please contact CEA Bureau Director Mark McDermid at (608) 267-3125 to express interest, or to request an individual consultation. Requests will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Click here for an application [PDF 319k] with instructions.

Help With Implementation

These teams execute the various administrative functions of Green Tier. If you'd like to comment on a draft document or participate in discussions, use the contacts below.

Communications: This team manages the message and branding of Green Tier, both within the agency and to the general public. This includes website development, logo management, publications, press releases, and public events. For more information, contact Carolyn Hogg.

Process: This team manages the logistics and implementation of Green Tier. This includes the development of templates, timelines and internal policy, coordination with our participants’ Single Points of Contact within the agency, and the administration of the Compliance Audit program. For more information, contact Jeffrey Voltz.

Give Comments during Public Comment Periods

Let us know what you think about new applicants. Every application to the Green Tier program receives a 30-day public comment period. Stakeholders, neighbors, customers, vendors, and you have the opportunity to give feedback on the application. This ultimately contributes to DNR’s final decision on the acceptance or denial of the applicant. Any current public notices may be found on the comments page.

Help Assemble a Tier 2 Contract

Interested persons may request authorization to participate in negotiations concerning a Tier 2 participation contract. To do so, send a request and a description of your specific interests in the issues raised by the application to the contact listed in the applicant’s public notice. If approved, you commit to play a role in negotiating the Tier 2 contract between the applicant and DNR. Current opportunities can be found on the comments page.

Monitor Key Issues with the Green Tier Advisors

DNR chooses sixteen academics, professionals and community members to serve on its Green Tier advisory panel. The advisors hold quarterly meetings to discuss implementation of the program, calculate its costs, assess new participation contracts, and evaluate the program as a whole. Their meeting agendas, notes and handouts are available if you would like to follow their discussions. Any comments may be directed to Mark McDermid, bureau director.