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Focus on Energy Celebrates 20 Years of Energy Savings for Wisconsin
The Program reflects on two decades of energy efficiency and renewable energy operations
Tue, Feb 23, 2021
Madison, Wis. – The start of 2021 brings a commemorative milestone: FOCUS ON ENERGY®, Wisconsin’s energy efficiency and renewable energy services program, is celebrating 20 years of operations to deliver energy- and cost-saving solutions to Wisconsinites. “...
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Focus on Energy Closes Out 2020 with Marketing Award Wins from MarCom
Program nationally recognized for creative resources to engage Wisconsinites in energy efficiency
Tue, Dec 22, 2020
Madison, Wis. – FOCUS ON ENERGY®, Wisconsin’s energy efficiency and renewable resources program, is ending the year on a high note, earning three 2020 MarCom Awards for distinction in marketing and communications. Focus on Energy earned two Platinum MarCom ...
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Focus on Energy Announces New Construction Trade Ally Award Winners
Recipients revealed during USGBC Wisconsin’s virtual Transformation webcast in October
Tue, Nov 10, 2020
Madison, Wis. – In October, FOCUS ON ENERGY® announced the 2020 recipients of its New Construction Trade Ally Awards at U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) Wisconsin’s virtual Transformation event. Focus on Energy recognized seven professional design ...
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Focus on Energy Unveils New Virtual Wisconsin Roadmap Highlighting Energy Efficiency Successes
Kicks off release by featuring 2020 Energy Efficiency Excellence Award winners
Thu, Nov 05, 2020
Madison, Wis. – Today, FOCUS ON ENERGY® unveiled its new virtual energy efficiency roadmap of Wisconsin, aiming to highlight its statewide efforts to deliver energy savings to residents and businesses. The virtual roadmap showcases the accomplishments...
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Focus on Energy Moves to Outdoor Appliance Recycling Pickup
Appliance Recycling adjustment
Fri, Oct 30, 2020
Madison, Wis. - FOCUS ON ENERGY®, Wisconsin’s statewide energy efficiency and renewable resources program, is switching to outdoor pickup for all appliance recycling appointments to better ensure the safety of the community and our staff. The change will remai...
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Mosinee School District Pencils in Energy Efficiency, Receives Honor
2020 Energy Efficiency Excellence Award Winner
Thu, Oct 29, 2020
Mosinee, Wis. – Mosinee School District was recently honored by FOCUS ON ENERGY® with a 2020 Energy Efficiency Excellence Awards for its dedication to reducing energy waste across its buildings. The school district was presented with the Excellence Award at th...
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Advance Die Cast Wins Award for Foiling Energy Waste in Facility
2020 Energy Efficiency Excellence Award Winner
Wed, Oct 28, 2020
Milwaukee, Wis. – Over the course of four years, aluminum die caster Advance Die Cast LLC has demonstrated a deep commitment to improving the energy efficiency of its operations. That commitment paid off as the medium-sized business was awarded a 2020 Energy E...
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Mercury Marine Awarded for Making a Sea of Energy-Efficient Upgrades
2020 Energy Efficiency Excellence Award Winner
Thu, Oct 22, 2020
Fond du Lac, Wis. – Mercury Marine, a world-leading manufacturer of marine propulsion systems, began working with FOCUS ON ENERGY® and partnering utility provider, Alliant Energy, in 2018 to build upon its four sustainability pillars: Energy, Environment, Prod...
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Cascades Tissue Group Wins Award for Reducing Energy Waste to a Pulp
2020 Energy Efficiency Excellence Award Winner
Wed, Oct 21, 2020
Eau Claire, Wis. – Cascades Tissue Group, a paper manufacturer in northwestern Wisconsin, was selected by FOCUS ON ENERGY® to receive one of its 2020 Energy Efficiency Excellence Awards for its outstanding efforts to incorporate energy efficiency into its faci...
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Aurora Health Center Receives Award for Exercising Energy Efficiency in Facility
2020 Energy Efficiency Excellence Award Winner
Tue, Oct 20, 2020
Two Rivers, Wis. – Aurora Health Center is well accustomed to saving lives in its everyday operations, but behind closed doors, the medical center has also excelled at saving energy. The hospital’s recent upgrades demonstrate its noteworthy dedication to advan...
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Pierce Manufacturing Heats Up Energy Efficiency Efforts, Earns Honor
2020 Energy Efficiency Excellence Award Winner
Thu, Oct 08, 2020
Appleton, Wis. – Pierce Manufacturing, a custom fire apparatus manufacturer, is celebrating its decision to commit to making energy efficiency improvements with a 2020 Energy Efficiency Excellence Award from FOCUS ON ENERGY®, in partnership with the company’s ...
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Foremost Farms Milks Commitment to Energy Efficiency with Award
2020 Energy Efficiency Excellence Award Winner
Mon, Oct 05, 2020
Plover, Wis. – In 2015, milk processing company Foremost Farms USA made a decision that would lead the company to thousands of dollars in energy savings for years to come and earn it a 2020 Energy Efficiency Excellence Award from FOCUS ON ENERGY® and partnerin...