Welcome!
Dear Wisconsin Legislator:
As the economic climate continues to change, more and more Wisconsin residents and businesses are looking for ways to save money and energy.
Focus on Energy, Wisconsin's energy efficiency and renewable energy initiative, offers information, services and financial incentives to help energy consumers live and work more efficiently, and to tap into clean, renewable energy sources such as the sun and wind. Every year since 2001, residents, farms and businesses have saved over $239 million dollars in energy costs with the help of Focus on Energy, and we're just getting started.
As Focus continues to promote the economic and environmental benefits of energy efficiency, we'll strive to keep you up to date on the latest news and success stories from across our great state. In the meantime, we hope you'll enjoy this electronic news brief designed especially for you.
Thanks for reading - and for helping Wisconsin work toward a more secure energy future!
Sincerely,
Eric Callisto
Chairperson
Public Service Commission of Wisconsin
P.S. Do you have questions or comments about the Focus on Energy Program? Feel free to contact Lori Saak, the PSC Legislative Liaison, at 608.266.1383 or at lori.saak@psc.state.wi.us
Focus helps Wisconsin save $239 million in annual energy costs
Focus on Energy has helped Wisconsin residents and businesses save more than $239 million in annual energy costs by making smart energy choices. These savings translate into real economic and environmental benefits for the state. The total savings are equivalent to:
- The amount of electricity consumed each year by about 173,694 average homes in Wisconsin.
- Meeting the electricity needs of a town the size of Dodgeville, Wis., for nearly 37 years.
- The amount of energy produced by burning 8,650 rail-car loads of coal.
- The same energy value as 4.9 million barrels of oil.
Just the FAQs! About Focus on Energy
What is Focus on Energy? Who oversees the program? How is its budget used? Here's your chance to get to know Wisconsin's statewide energy efficiency and renewable energy initiative better.
Focus around the state
By promoting smart energy use, Focus on Energy is helping thousands of Wisconsin residents and businesses to enjoy the economic and environmental benefits of energy efficiency. See how Eau Claire, Janesville, Green Bay, Waukesha and Sheboygan benefited with help from Focus on Energy.
Local contractor boosts business with Home Performance with ENERGY STAR®
With energy costs on the rise and consumer interest in "green" solutions at an all-time high, today's home contractors have a great opportunity to grow their businesses by offering energy efficient products and services.
Focus on Energy's Home Performance with ENERGY STAR Program gives contractors the tools they need to tap into the growing demand for energy efficient home upgrades, improve customer satisfaction and increase their bottom lines.
One contractor that is leveraging his partnership with Home Performance with ENERGY STAR to gain a competitive advantage in a demanding market is Schnaare's Heating, Air Conditioning and Insulation of Kenosha.
Focus achieves record number of renewable energy installations in 2008
This past year, Focus on Energy helped Wisconsin businesses and homeowners complete 338 renewable energy projects – a record for the number of projects completed in one year since Focus on Energy's inception. By providing expert information, services and $3.5 million in financial incentives, Focus has enabled a record number of Wisconsin energy consumers to harness energy from the sun, wind and biomass materials. These systems will generate enough energy to heat and power 1,000 homes.
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