Focus on Energy

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Success Stories Classroom Collaboration has New Berlin Students Experimenting with Energy Use

New Berlin, Wis. – Students at Eisenhower Middle School in New Berlin are studying energy as part of their science unit.

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Success Stories Lighting Company Upgrades Lights in Own Shop

Milwaukee, Wis. – The Phoenix Company has been a leader in the heavy-duty lighting industry for decades, but for years, its own facility in Milwaukee was far from a…

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Success Stories Brewery Nonic Honored for Investment in Energy Efficiency

The Verdons worked with FOCUS ON ENERGY® and their local utility, Xcel Energy, on several energy efficiency projects at Brewery Nonic, which opened this January in…

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Success Stories Local Business Owner to Share Learnings on Journey to Energy Efficiency

Madison, Wis. – For Karen Clay, the energy efficiency projects at her business last year were not only much-needed upgrades, but also research.

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Success Stories Waupaca Foundry Backs Up Its Competitiveness with Energy Efficiency

What began modestly along the shores of the Waupaca River in 1871 has grown to become North America's leading supplier of iron castings, employing approximately…

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Success Stories Little Chute Schools Honored for Commitment to Energy Efficiency

School District Receives 2019 Energy Efficiency Excellence Award

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Success Stories Madison Small Business Honored for Commitment to Energy Efficiency

Klein’s Floral Wins Energy Efficiency Excellence Award

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Success Stories Miron Construction Honored for Partnership with Focus on Energy

Miron Construction builds everything from office and retail space to fire stations, libraries and churches. The Neenah-based builder also encourages its clients in…

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Success Stories Penda Corp Recognized for Work to Increase Energy Efficiency

Penda Corp’s long-standing commitment to continuous improvement in energy savings has earned the manufacturing company an Energy Efficiency Excellence Award from…

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Success Stories City of Stoughton Rewarded for Energy Efficiency

The City of Stoughton and its architect worked with FOCUS ON ENERGY®, Wisconsin’s statewide energy efficiency and renewable resources program, to design the…

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Success Stories New Glarus Brewing Co. Honored by Focus in Energy

New Glarus Brewing Company is known to consumers for using 100-percent natural ingredients and for only distributing their handcrafted beers in the state of…

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Success Stories Southwest Wisconsin Dairy Honored for Reducing Energy Waste

Langmeier Dairy is known for its commitment to sustainable agriculture and for producing food products free of pesticides and antibiotics. But it is the…

Success Stories Retail Chain Invests in Improved Customer Experience, Energy Efficiency

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Success Stories American Family Insurance Honored for Commitment to Energy Efficiency

American Family Insurance has been a frequent and effective participant in the FOCUS ON ENERGY® program for many years, leading to large energy and cost savings at…

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Success Stories Meister Cheese Honored for Commitment to Community, Energy Efficiency

Meister Cheese has leveraged Focus on Energy expertise and financial incentives over the years to complete lighting, cooling and other efficiency projects. In 2017,…

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Success Stories City of La Crosse Honored for Commitment to Energy Efficiency

Mayor’s Home Energy Challenge Earns Award from Focus on Energy

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Success Stories Wisconsin Business Sees Benefits of Partnering with Focus on Energy

Great Lakes Eco Systems, Inc. Leverages Financial Incentives, Saves Customers Thousands

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Success Stories Family-Owned Business Honored for Energy Efficiency Investment

Kimps Ace Hardware Increases Store Appeal, Saves Money with Lighting Upgrade

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Success Stories Grassland Dairy Finds Efficient Use for “Waste”

Greenwood, Wis. – A project that is effectively and efficiently using what was once considered a waste product earned Grassland Dairy an Energy Efficiency…

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Success Stories Oneida Nation Makes Energy Efficiency a Priority

Tribe’s Efforts Recognized with Energy Efficiency Excellence Award

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Success Stories Eland Electric Earns Energy Efficiency Award

Green Bay-based Contractor Honored for Partnership with Focus on Energy

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Success Stories Long-time Wisconsin Manufacturer Invests in More Efficient Future

Focus on Energy Helping Milwaukee Valve Save Energy, Meet Environmental Goals

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Success Stories Door County Business Realizes Full Benefits of Focus on Energy

Sister Bay, Wis. – People that know of FOCUS ON ENERGY® are often familiar with the financial incentives the program offers to home and business owners for…

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Success Stories Madison Hotel Embraces Both the Old and New

Hotel Indigo made headlines for its award-winning progressive design, showcasing photos and displays that pay homage to the Mautz Paint Co. building that occupied…

Success Stories Local YMCA Honored for Leadership in Energy Efficiency

Manitowoc-Two Rivers YMCA Receives Award from Focus on Energy

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Success Stories City of Madison Turns on Solar Array at Goodman Park

The City of Madison celebrated its 23rd rooftop solar array on Thursday when Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway flipped the switch to officially put it online. Through solar…

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Success Stories Fond du Lac Manufacturer Invests in Future

Mid-States Aluminum Corp.’s investment in energy efficiency included production renovation that is paying off now and will keep providing energy and cost savings…

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Success Stories Leading National Manufacturer Helps Customers Save Multiple Ways

Hussmann Corporation has been making products to help retailers preserve and sell fresh foods since 1906, but the company is using tools beyond its energy-efficient…

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Success Stories Teamwork Leads to Award Win for Neenah Business

The Galloway Company and Classic Mix Partners made a big investment in energy efficiency in 2018. As a result, the business has seen major energy and cost savings…

Success Stories MATC Honored for Commitment to Energy Efficiency

Milwaukee Area Technical College’s (MATC) commitment to reducing energy waste has earned the college a 2019 Energy Efficiency Excellence Award from FOCUS ON ENERGY®…

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Success Stories Reedsburg Business Saves Significant Amount Working with Focus on Energy

Reedsburg, WI – Dianne and Dick Sharratt’s new cold storage warehouse looks like a simple operation: a series of large rooms kept at different temperatures for…

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Success Stories Aptar Achieves International Standard for Energy Management

Mukwonago, WI – AptarGroup, Inc. has achieved certification to the ISO 50001 International Standard for Energy Management Systems at its Mukwonago, Wisconsin…

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Success Stories St. Luke's Rewarded for Commitment to Reducing Energy Waste

Ashland, WI – St. Luke’s Health Care System made its patients a priority in building its new Chequamegon Clinic in Ashland. It is evident in everything, from the…

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Success Stories Young Wisconsin Company Builds Innovation into New Facility

Madison, WI – For a company that just launched in 2002 with only 10 employees, Extreme Engineering Solutions (X-ES) was thinking long-term when it built its new…

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Success Stories Sun Prairie Schools Rewarded for Commitment to Reduce Energy Waste

Madison, WI – Focus on Energy and Sun Prairie Utilities/WPPI delivered two checks totaling more than $350,000 to the Sun Prairie Area Board of Education on Monday…

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Success Stories Focus on Energy Helps Wisconsin Distributor Make Renewable Investment

Chippewa Falls, WI – General Beverage has made a commitment to energy efficiency at several of its facilities across Wisconsin, but it was a project at its Chippewa…

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Success Stories American Legion Post Receives Unexpected Lift After Flooding

Coon Valley, WI – Members of American Legion Post 116 in Coon Valley are proud to share stories of how their community stepped up to help them after devastating…

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Success Stories Wisconsin Flood Victim Receives Helping Hand from Focus on Energy

Mazomanie, WI – Karen Peterson Lienau feels like she has two jobs. She owns and directs Lifecycle Kids Child Care and Enrichment Center out of a temporary location…

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Success Stories Focus on Energy Joins Community Center in Helping First-Time Home Buyers

Milwaukee, WI – Focus on Energy is partnering with United Community Center (UCC) to help some new homeowners in Milwaukee save energy and money.

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Success Stories Lighting Upgrade Could Lead to Bigger Changes for Baraboo Business

Baraboo, WI – A brief encounter at church increased energy efficiency at Baraboo Country Club and could lead to even greater future changes for the business.

Success Stories Packers Kick Off 100th Season with High-Scoring Energy Savings

GREEN BAY – The Green Bay Packers will launch their 100th season with high-reaching energy savings thanks to projects completed with the help of Focus on Energy.

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Success Stories Sauk City's Vintage Brewing Co. Honored with Energy Efficiency Excellence Award

Sauk City – Vintage Brewing Company received an Energy Efficiency Excellence Award on Tuesday for the company’s efforts to save energy at its new Sauk City…

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Success Stories C.S. Construction Awarded for Continuing Efforts to Reduce Energy Waste

Eau Claire – C.S. Construction received an Energy Efficiency Excellence Award on Wednesday for its continuing work to save energy and save its customers’ money.

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Success Stories Streich Equipment Awarded for Efforts to Reduce Energy Waste

Wausau – Streich Equipment was honored Monday for its work to save energy and save its customers money when Focus on Energy presented the Wausau company with an…

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Success Stories Malteurop Wins Award for Efforts to Reduce Energy Waste

Milwaukee – A Milwaukee business that has made a commitment to saving energy was honored Tuesday afternoon when Malteurop received an Energy Efficiency Excellence…

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Success Stories Abcon Electric Awarded for Continuing Efforts to Reduce Energy Waste

Little Chute – Abcon Electric, LLC earned an Energy Efficiency Excellence Award on Thursday for its commitment to reducing energy waste.

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Success Stories Expera-Nicolet Mill Awarded for Efforts to Reduce Energy Waste

De Pere – Expera Specialty Solutions earned an Energy Efficiency Excellence Award on Thursday for its commitment to reduce energy waste at its Nicolet Mill.

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Success Stories Two Rivers Public Schools Awarded for Reducing Energy Waste in Buildings

Two Rivers – Two Rivers Public School District received an Energy Efficiency Excellence Award on Monday for its continued efforts to reduce energy waste in its…

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Success Stories Charter Steel Awarded for Continuing Efforts to Reduce Energy Waste

Saukville – A leader in Wisconsin manufacturing was honored for being a pioneer in energy efficiency Monday when Charter Steel received an Energy Efficiency…

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Success Stories Mount Horeb Area Historical Society Honored for Energy Efficiency of New Facility

Mount Horeb – The Mount Horeb Area Historical Society made sustainability a priority when it expanded its facility last year and, as a result, was awarded an Energy…

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