Emerging technologies

Focus on Energy works with developers and businesses to accelerate the deployment and commercialization of new energy-saving and renewable energy technologies in Wisconsin. Businesses in Wisconsin are saving millions of dollars a year in energy costs by adopting emerging technologies with Focus on Energy's help and at the same time making great strides to protect the environment.

An Emerging Technology differs from best practice energy saving technology in that it is relatively new to Wisconsin. Energy saving technologies with proven implementations in Wisconsin are generally considered best practices. But an Emerging Technology is a product that has been fully developed and tested, from which the use will significantly reduce the consumption of energy in a commercial or industrial setting, yet has seen limited implementation in Wisconsin. For assistance with implementation or incentives for best practice energy saving technology visit Saving Energy at your Business.

How can I Apply?

• Research and evaluate the latest innovative products.
• Secure financing to make energy-saving investments more affordable.
• Increase your company's competitiveness through increased productivity and energy savings.

• You have developed a product with significant energy-saving potential.
• Your technology has proven energy-saving installations outside of Wisconsin.
• Your technology has payback or return on investment potential typically considered commercially acceptable.

• Evaluate the market opportunity for your technology.
• Develop and execute plans to market and sell your products.
• Provide funding to help you commercialize your product.
• Evaluate initial installations and document results—metering and verifying results and developing case studies to promote the savings.
• Transition the technologies from emerging to best practices.
• Connect with new leads and interested parties.

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