Have an Energy Question? Ask the Team with Energy in its Name — Focus on Energy

What's the best way to reduce my home's cooling costs? Are there tax credits available for my renewable energy project? What's the most energy efficient hot water heater? Could new lighting fixtures save my business money? These are among the thousands of questions Wisconsin residents, just like you, are asking themselves every day. Thankfully, there's a new, easy and accessible resource where you can get your energy questions answered, as Focus on Energy launched a new interactive Web site titled 'Ask Focus on Energy' (askfocusonenergy.com).

Why the new Web site?

Focus developed the Web site to fulfill a growing desire for easily accessible information on the timely topic of energy. And given the current economic and energy climate everyone is now, more than ever, looking to learn how energy efficiency and renewable energy relates specifically to...

Six Ways You Can Take Control of Your Energy Use

Before high energy bills become a distant memory — not to mention the cold drafts — Focus on Energy wants to help you make a plan right now to save next winter. To do this, Focus on Energy is offering technical assistance and financial incentives to help you improve the energy efficiency of your home. Through their Home Performance with ENERGY STAR^® Program, you have the opportunity to take control of your energy use — resulting in lower energy bills and a more comfortable home.

Taking control over your energy use

High energy bills are primarily traced to poorly performing components of your home such as air leaks and insufficient insulation. This is an important reason why you should try to pinpoint the exact source of your high energy bills. To do this you can work with a consultant or qualified contractor who partners with Home Performance with ENERGY STAR; they will help you find the problem and the solution...

Bonus Incentives Galore for Businesses

As the weather starts to heat up, so do the incentives available through Focus on Energy. Focus has made several incentives and limited-time bonuses available to help offset some energy costs during the warmer weather. Summer can also be a great time to reevaluate equipment throughout your building to make careful decisions on upgrades or tune-ups.

Chillers (available through July 30)
Cool down with bonus incentives for chiller tune-ups. Electric chillers can be expensive to operate - accounting for up to 50 percent of your summer electricity use and potentially increasing your...

World's Largest Energy Fair Celebrates its 20th Year — Right Here in Wisconsin

Twenty years ago, when the Midwest Renewable Energy Association (MREA) held its first Energy Fair, few imagined such a small event would have such a big impact on so many. Today, the Energy Fair in Custer, Wis., is the world's largest and longest-running energy education event. Each year, it inspires thousands of people — just like you — to live more sustainably, empowering them with the tools and information they need to make the jump from awareness and interest to action.

As a sponsor of the fair, Focus on Energy is proud to be a part of such an important event and congratulates the MREA on two decades of success. For not only has the Energy Fair helped to dramatically increase the quantity and quality of renewable energy installations in Wisconsin and across the country, it's given Focus a unique opportunity to reach out and connect with residents and businesses...