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Request for Concepts: Pitch Day 2026

FOCUS ON ENERGY® is seeking well-designed, proven, and implementation-ready pilot programs addressing any of the three concept categories described below. Categories for this RFC were chosen to tap into hard-to-serve markets, identify innovative solutions for supporting Trade Allies, and provide energy-efficient products and services to utility customers. The Administrator will select concepts totaling up to $1,200,000 in funding for implementation beginning January 1, 2027. Focus on Energy reserves the right to award all or a part of this funding in this cycle. Selected pilot ideas must not exceed twenty-four months in duration. Organizations may submit up to one concept paper per category.

Pitch Day 2026 Concept Categories:

Renter-Focused Solutions.
Focus on Energy is seeking innovative concepts aimed at reducing energy usage amongst residential renters, including those residing in single-family and multifamily (4+ units) properties.
Expanding Service to Communities of Focus.
Focus on Energy is seeking innovative concepts to increase program participation and energy savings within populations that include households and individuals facing higher energy costs or barriers to access, such as those with low or moderate incomes, Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, individuals with limited English proficiency, and those with limited internet access.
Demand Savings and Load Flexibility for Business Customers.
Focus on Energy is seeking innovative concepts to deliver demand savings through technologies and approaches focused on demand reduction and customer-managed load shifting.

Issue Date: June 24, 2026

Applicant Questions Due: June 29, 2026

Response to Applicant Questions: July 1, 2026

Submissions Due: July 24, 2026

Electronic Submissions Due to: RFC Pitch Day 2026

Application PDF: Application PDF for RFC Pitch Day 2026

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eGauge Contractor RFQ for the Renew Our Schools Competition

Electrical contractors are invited to support Wisconsin schools participating in Renew Our Schools. This six-week energy competition engages students and staff across the state in responsible energy use. Contractors are responsible for purchasing and installing the required eGauge devices. Once approved, contractors will be added to a statewide list shared with participating schools.

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