New Glarus Utilities

Beth Carlson -- Energy Services Representative - bcarlson@wppienergy.org
Scott Jelle -- Public Works Supervisor - scottjelle@admin.vil.new-glarus.wi.us

New Glarus is located in the heart of Green County in Southern Wisconsin. Its rolling hills dotted with small towns, farms, and woodland pastures are much like the alpine farmlands of Glarus, Switzerland. When you arrive at the village entrance, you will quickly understand its popularity as a destination. New Glarus is America's "Little Switzerland."

For over 150 years, the beautiful little community of New Glarus, WIsconsin, has been a magnet for Swiss settlers. New Glarus was originally settled by a hardy band of 108 Swiss pioneers in 1845 who left the Canton of Glarus in Switzerland during an economic crisis. Since then, succeeding generations and a steady stream of new Swiss immigrants have kept alive the community's Swiss-German language, folk traditions, and music.