Improving energy efficiency in schools should be a priority for all districts striving to eliminate unnecessary expenses while maintaining safe learning environments. Renew Our Schools is an excellent opportunity to engage students and staff with a fun conservation competition focused on responsible energy use. Participating schools use an energy monitoring system (eGauge) to track electricity use and discover the impact of no-cost actions to conserve energy.
 

Focus on Energy, in partnership with KEEP - Wisconsin K-12 Energy Education Program, sponsors a limited number of schools to compete. Focus on Energy reimburses schools up to $3,000 for the purchase and installation of the eGauge system. Schools can keep the monitoring equipment following the competition and continue tracking their energy use for years to come.

In addition to financial assistance, Focus on Energy and KEEP support schools during the competition with:

• Comprehensive support, including on‑site energy audits, Energy Advisor mentorship, and coordinated energy‑action planning.
• Instructional resources such as lesson‑planning assistance, energy‑audit tools, curriculum, and guidance.
• In‑person school visits, access to the Renew Our Schools portal, and ongoing communication throughout the competition.