As part of his Energy Independent Communities initiative, Governor Jim Doyle has joined several community leaders and members from around the state to launch a statewide effort to help communities reduce their energy use and increase their use of renewable fuels. Focus on Energy would like to help you get started.

Below is a package of documents and resources that community leaders can use as they take the first steps to being an energy independent community. Together we can ensure a brighter, cleaner, more secure energy future for all.

• Schools and Government Program
• Focus on Energy overview
• Business Programs overview
• Renewable Energy overview
• Residential Program overview
• Sustainable Energy checklist
• Six Simple Steps to Improve the Energy Efficiency at Your Business (including government buildings and schools)
• Energy Efficiency Makes Dollars and Sense for Wisconsin Businesses (including government buildings and schools)
• Renewable Energy Projects: Guiding You Through the Process
• Energy savings checklist for your home
• Financial incentives to help off-set costs of energy efficiency projects
• Introducing renewable energy into Wisconsin schools
• Additional resources

For more information about Governor Doyle's Energy Independent Communities initiative, call 608-261-8146 or visit Office of Energy Independence.