Business Programs Overview

Focus on Energy business programs help Wisconsin organizations save energy and money by offering services and incentives for energy-efficiency projects. Experienced energy professionals help your company manage rising energy costs and control energy demand while protecting the environment and promoting in-state economic development. Thousands of businesses across Wisconsin are working with Focus on Energy to improve their bottom line. In fact, we have helped Wisconsin businesses save more than $314 million in annual energy costs since 2001!

Focus on Energy offers a portfolio of programs to meet any business’s energy-efficiency needs. The business programs are organized by energy use and business size, so that there is a program available to meet your business needs. In addition, prescriptive and custom incentives are available for Wisconsin businesses so that Focus on Energy can match your business’s energy management strategy. Participating in Focus on Energy business programs saves your business money and energy, reducing operating costs and environmental impact for years to come.

Applications must be submitted within 60 days of project installation. Last day to submit applications is December 31, 2012.

Click on the links below to learn more about how to save energy and money at your business:

Business Incentive Program
This all encompassing program works with many different businesses that do not qualify for the other business programs. The Business Incentive Program serves farms, businesses, schools, local and non-local governments, industrial (small to medium), and hospitality customers.

Chain Stores and Franchises Program
Businesses that have a shared brand, central management, and five or more stores in Wisconsin can save energy and money through this program for chains and franchises. The program is limited to retail, restaurants, grocery and convenience stores.

Large Energy Users Program
Large energy users eligible for this program have an average monthly demand of 1,000 kW of electricity or 100,000 therms of natural gas and have previously been billed $60,000 for electricity, natural gas, or both for all of the customer’s facilities within a participating utility service territory.

New Construction (coming soon)
Customers with new or substantially renovated non-residential building that will achieve savings beyond what is required in current building codes should participate in the New Construction Program.

Retro-commissioning (coming soon)
Customers interested in building retro-commissioning services can find assistance with projects through this program.

Small Business Incentive Program (coming soon)
If your business has an average monthly demand of 100 kW or less you can find help with energy efficiency through the Small Business Incentive Program.

Use this Quick Reference Guide to learn more about all Focus on Energy business offerings!