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News Energy Education Earns Accolades

Wisconsin’s Energy Efficiency/Renewable Energy program receives three Hermes Awards

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News Two Wisconsin Schools Shine Bright in Statewide Energy Challenge

Students win $2,000 for their schools for energy efficiency accomplishments.

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News Study Finds Energy Efficiency Program Cost-Effective for Wisconsin Residents, Businesses

Focus on Energy helped save enough energy to power nearly 1 million homes.

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News Wisconsin Launches Federal Home Energy Rebates Program

Wisconsin is the first state in the nation to launch the Home Efficiency (HOMES) portion of the rebate program – enabling households at all income levels, with an…

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News Gov. Evers Proclaims Energy Efficiency Day October 2, 2024

In partnership with the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC) and FOCUS ON ENERGY®, Wisconsin’s statewide energy efficiency and renewable energy program,…

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News Four Wisconsin Schools Compete in Fall Energy Conservation Challenge

In celebration of National Energy Awareness Month, FOCUS ON ENERGY® and the Wisconsin K-12 Energy Education Program (KEEP) are promoting energy conservation by…

News New Managing Director Named to Lead WI Energy Efficiency Program

A familiar face is leading Wisconsin’s statewide energy efficiency and renewable energy program. APTIM, the program administrator for Focus on Energy, is excited to…

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News Educational Energy Videos Energize Wisconsin’s Efficiency Program

FOCUS ON ENERGY® wins Platinum and three Gold Awards in two competitions.

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News University of Wisconsin Oshkosh Claims Second Victory in Higher Education Challenge

The University of Wisconsin Oshkosh (UWO) has earned its second win in the Higher Education Kit Challenge, sponsored by FOCUS ON ENERGY®, building on its…

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News Lourdes Academy Earns Second Win in Statewide Energy Competition

Lourdes Academy Elementary School of Oshkosh has once again demonstrated its leadership in energy conservation, taking first place in the Fall 2024 Renew Our…

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News School District of Arcadia Saves Taxpayer Dollars and Energy

The School District of Arcadia celebrates the completion of energy-efficient heating upgrades, marking another achievement in its ongoing commitment to…

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News Osseo-Fairchild Schools and Taxpayers Save Big with Energy Upgrades

The Osseo-Fairchild School District recently completed two major energy upgrades with $27,000 in Focus on Energy incentives.

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News Wisconsin Students Lead the Charge in Energy Conservation This Spring

This spring, students across Wisconsin are stepping up as energy conservation leaders through the Renew Our Schools challenge, a five-week program that combines…

News Wisconsin Businesses, Partners Recognized for Energy Efficiency Excellence

11 outstanding Wisconsin businesses, cities, schools, farms, and program partners will be recognized for their commitment to saving energy.

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News An Elf, Basketball in March, and Energy Efficiency

Creatively educating Wisconsin earns FOCUS ON ENERGY® two Hermes Awards.

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News Golda Meir and McFarland High School Lead Wisconsin in Student-Led Sustainability

Two Wisconsin schools, Golda Meir and McFarland High School, have been named winners of the Spring Renew Our Schools Challenge, a national energy conservation…

News A Smart Win for Wisconsin

FOCUS ON ENERGY® returns $4.17 for every $1 spent according to the 2024 independent evaluation

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News Wisconsin Marks Energy Efficiency Day 2025

MADISON, WI - Governor Tony Evers has declared October 1, 2025, as Energy Efficiency Day in Wisconsin. This announcement was made with support from the Public…

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News Superior Saves Taxpayers Thousands with LED Streetlight Upgrade

Taxpayers in the City of Superior will benefit from cost savings after the city upgraded 536 streetlights to LED fixtures along U.S. Highways 2 and 53, as well as…

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News Wisconsin Students Power Up for Fall Energy Challenge

This fall, eight Wisconsin schools are preparing the next group of energy leaders. From October 27 to December 5, students will join the Renew Our Schools…

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News Powering Dairy: How Energy Assessments Are Helping Wisconsin Farms

Wisconsin dairy farmers are seeing the long-term benefits of renewable energy and storage projects after working with FOCUS ON ENERGY®, Farmers for Sustainable Food…

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News UW-River Falls Shines in Energy Efficiency Challenge

The University of Wisconsin-River Falls (UW-River Falls) is demonstrating its commitment to energy efficiency winning the Higher Education Kit Challenge for the…

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News A Win for Students, the Community, and the Environment

The Oconto Falls School District’s new middle school is a long-term investment that will save taxpayers. Thanks to thoughtful planning with support from Focus on…

News Wisconsin Homeowners Easily Find Energy Savings with Award-Winning, Online Rebate Tool

FOCUS ON ENERGY® has been recognized with a Platinum dotCOMM Award for its new Residential Rebate Finder Tool, a digital resource that helps Wisconsin homeowners…

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News EAGLE School of Madison and Golda Meir School Named Statewide Winners in Renew Our Schools Competition

Madison, Wis. – Eight Wisconsin schools participated in the Renew Our Schools Competition this fall, which ended in December 2025. With support from FOCUS ON…

News Wisconsin Students Competing, Saving Tax Dollars & Energy in Schools

Renew Our Schools is officially underway this spring. Across Wisconsin, students are competing in a six-week, hands-on competition to help their schools save energy…

News Cutting Costs. Powering Communities. Wisconsin Honors 2026 Energy Efficiency Leaders

Today, FOCUS ON ENERGY® announced the 2026 Energy Efficiency Excellence Award winners, recognizing businesses, schools, farms, and Trade Allies that are turning…

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Success Stories Chippewa Falls School District

The Chippewa Falls Area School District has been working with Focus on Energy for many years and has completed several projects including upgrading their parking…

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Success Stories Crandon Schools

Wisconsin Public Service (WPS) along with Focus on Energy, Wisconsin’s statewide program for energy efficiency and renewable energy, presented the School District…

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Success Stories UW Medical Foundation

The UW Medical Foundation participated in Focus on Energy’s Retrocommissioning program and received over forty thousand dollars in incentives for their energy…

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Success Stories Marinette Marine

On Monday, May 20, 2013 Marinette Marine Corporation (MMC) of Fincantieri Marine Group, held a ribbon cutting ceremony to commemorate the opening of the company’s…

Success Stories Kewaunee

Wisconsin Public Service and Focus on Energy, Wisconsin's statewide program for energy efficiency and renewable energy, presented checks to Kewaunee County, City of…

Success Stories Howard Suamico School District

Wisconsin Public Service and Focus on Energy, Wisconsin's statewide program for energy efficiency and renewable energy, presented Howard Suamico School District a…

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Success Stories Brown County

Focus on Energy, Wisconsin's statewide program for energy efficiency and renewable energy, along with Wisconsin Public Service Corporation (WPS), presented Brown…

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Success Stories Baker Manufacturing

Staying ahead of the game, Baker Manufacturing, Evansville, WI recently invested in new melting technology that will better manage the melting process and reduce…

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Success Stories Lambeau Field Renovation

While their football team was out winning the NFC’s North Division championship, the Green Bay Packers energy team, with the support of Focus on Energy, Wisconsin…

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Success Stories Arbor Crossing Apartments

Stone House Development has a strong history of building energy-efficient multifamily projects in Wisconsin. As a WHEDA low-income housing developer and property…

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Success Stories Flambeau River Papers

With the help of Focus on Energy, Wisconsin utilities’ statewide program for energy efficiency and renewable energy, and in partnership with Xcel Energy, Flambeau…

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Success Stories River Falls’ Eco Village

Focus on Energy announced the locations of the most efficient new homes built in 2013 and six of the top ten are located in the Eco Village development in River…

Success Stories Prairie Farm School District

Prairie Farm School District's participation in Focus on Energy will save them an estimated 100,000 kilowatt-hours of electricity annually and reduce the demand on…

Success Stories Jones Sign

With one project already completed earlier this year through Focus on Energy, Jones Sign recently decided to complete yet another energy efficient project. With…

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Success Stories Sisters of St. Francis

On August 18th Wisconsin Public Service and Focus on Energy presented Sisters of St. Francis of the Holy Cross a check for $73,704 after installing a 112 kilowatt…

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Success Stories St. Elizabeth Hospital

For over a century, St. Elizabeth Hospital in Appleton, WI has been serving the community with a rich tradition of healing. In addition to helping people, St.…

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Success Stories Points East Pub

In January 2014, Focus on Energy Trade Ally CMJ Lighting & Electrical, out of Sussex, contacted Milwaukee’s popular bar/restaurant, Points East Pub, offering to…

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Success Stories Town & Country Bank

In September 2014, Town & Country Bank in Watertown was visited by a Focus on Energy Trade Ally, CJM Lighting & Electrical, Inc. of Sussex regarding their…

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Success Stories Expera Specialty Solutions

Expera Specialty Solutions was founded in June 2013, but the company has been backed by more than 130 years of rich history. Expera was formed when KPS Capital…

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Success Stories Palermo's Pizza

Palermo’s Pizza is Milwaukee’s hometown frozen pizza manufacturer. Palermo’s Pizza operates in a 250,000-square-foot, USDA and FDA-approved and -inspected facility…

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Success Stories Riverwood Apartments

Riverwood Apartments in Madison, WI recently contacted a Focus on Energy Trade Ally, American Home Consultants LLC, and completed energy efficiency upgrades on…

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Success Stories W.A. Roosevelt

Aaron Keil, with W.A. Roosevelt, located in La Crosse, WI reached out to Focus on Energy at the end of the 2013 to ask about the Business Incentive Program’s…

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Success Stories West Salem Highway Dept.

Jim Olson with E3 Coalition registered to become an Exterior Lighting Optimization (ELO) Trade Ally. E3 Coalition has deep involvement with the Focus on Energy…

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