Success Stories Superior Lighting, Superior Education: UW-Superior Earns a 2022 Energy Efficiency Excellence Award
Focus on Energy presented UW-Superior with a 2022 Energy Efficiency Excellence Award for not only completing the $812,000 lighting project, but for all the energy…
Success Stories Happy Cows Focus on Milk: Maple Ridge Dairy Earns a 2022 Energy Efficiency Excellence Award
Brian Forrest says all the energy efficiency projects he works on with Focus on Energy will help him keep Maple Ridge Diary open for the next 40, 50, 60 years. The…
Success Stories Follow the Plan, Reap the Benefits: The City of Madison Honored with a 2022 Energy Efficiency Excellence Award
Madison city leaders created a sustainability plan in 2005 and have worked hard with Focus on Energy nearly every year sticking to that plan, revamping it as new…
Success Stories 167 Years in “The Valley” Focused on Brewing, Community: Molson Coors Beverage Company Earns 2022 Energy Efficiency Excellence Award
Miller Brewery implemented more than 30 energy efficiency projects since 2012, reducing annual energy consumption by 7,300,000 kWh and 650,000 therms.
What does…
Success Stories Dedicated to Customized Industrial Energy Solutions: Rohde Brothers 2022 Energy Efficiency Trade Ally Excellence Award
Improving industrial and business energy efficiency, Rohde Brothers designs innovative products and fabricates award-winning mechanical infrastructure systems for…
Success Stories Focus on Wisconsin Veterans: Milwaukee VAMC Earns 2022 Energy Efficiency Excellence Award
Starting in 2019 and each year since, the VA's energy bill has dropped by $6 million. For electrical costs alone, bills have been reduced by 30%.
Success Stories Lighting the Way for Industry: Contemporary Energy Solutions 2022 Energy Efficiency Trade Ally Excellence Award
From custom to remodeling projects for manufacturers and rural industrial, CES has successfully designed more than 2,000 energy-efficient lighting projects since…
Success Stories ND Paper Focused on Recycling and Reducing Energy Costs, Waste at New Biron, WI Facility
ND Paper has worked with Focus on Energy since 2016, on more than 40 projects.
Success Stories A Day in the Life of Mercury Marine's Focus on Energy Advisor
Focus on Energy Advisors are the energy efficiency heroes you've probably never heard of before. Wisconsin businesses focused on energy sustainability not only…
Success Stories Uniquely Innovative Redline Plastics Energizes Company Culture
When you see the extensive energy efficiency goals Redline Plastics has achieved you will recognize why the company is a 2023 Energy Efficiency Excellence Award…
Success Stories Students Collaborate with Kettle Moraine School District, Help Choose Energy Projects
The Kettle Moraine School District is making sure the more than 3,500 students it educates have a hand in how a portion of $19 million from a taxpayer approved…
Success Stories Integrating Energy Efficiency into the College Experience
University of Wisconsin-Platteville Chancellor, Dr. Tammy Evetovich isn’t taking the school’s 2023 Energy Efficiency Excellence Award lightly.
Success Stories Lighting an Energy-Efficient Future For Wisconsin Manufacturers
Wisconsin’s large industrials around Wausau can thank Bill Smiley for lower energy bills every month, better lighting for employees and…
Success Stories Embracing Energy Efficiency in Home Construction
In 1999, many builders probably thought that embracing energy efficient building practices was risky, unnecessary, and financially unsound, but not Veridian Homes.
Success Stories No Energy Wasted at Milwaukee Wastewater Facilities
The Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District (MMSD) saves residents millions of dollars every year and helps fertilize lawns across the country.
Success Stories Faith in the Team Accomplishes Energy Savings for Wisconsin Businesses
In five years, a De Pere lighting contractor and his passionate staff of five helped businesses receive almost $1.4 million in Focus on Energy incentives.
Success Stories 130-Year-Old Northern Wisconsin Manufacturer Logs Energy Efficiency Milestone
Great Lakes Veneer in Marion, Wisconsin is the birthplace of many of the precision-crafted, one-of-a-kind products in your home. It’s also a cutting-edge…
Success Stories Saving Taxpayers Thousands & Only One Year on the Job
When you start a new job, it can take time “learning the ropes.” Most people tend to figure out processes, determine needs, and how to integrate into the workplace…
Success Stories Wisconsin's Largest Robotic Dairy Farm: Family-Owned Tradition and Energy Efficiency Innovation
Miltrim Farms in Athens, Wisconsin, committed years ago to innovative approaches for environmental protection, energy efficiency technology that saves money while…
Success Stories 125 Years in Germantown Using Energy Efficiency for Sustainability and the Community
Gehl Food & Beverage understands the energy it requires for production knowing its sustainability and growth relies on responsible energy usage.
Success Stories Saving Taxpayers, Saving Energy, Saving the Environment from Downtown La Crosse
Western Technical College realized almost 20 years ago that energy efficiency, renewable energy, and energy sustainability projects could dramatically keep tuition…
Success Stories Wisconsin Farmers Turn to Ag Electrical Services for a Brighter Future
Focus on Energy Trade Ally Contractors are the backbone of Wisconsin’s statewide energy efficiency program. These unsung heroes play a large part making Focus on…
Success Stories Educating and Inspiring the Next Generation
Energy Efficiency Excellence Award Recipients rely on the often-unsung heroes of the trades. Wisconsin businesses turn to Focus on Energy Trade Ally Contractors,…
Success Stories Lighting a Path of Hope for the Future "Keepers of the Fire"
A deep connection with the land guides the future for the Forest County Potawatomi Community. Their hard work investing millions of dollars in the health, wellness,…
Success Stories One Foundry Furnace Shut Down, One Furnace Running; Same Production, Lower Energy Bills
With four Wisconsin foundries, Grede has worked with Focus on Energy and its utility partners, Alliant Energy, We Energies, and the Reedsburg Utility Commission for…
Success Stories 100-Year-Old Wisconsin Steel Company Prolongs Life, Growth with Energy Efficiency
Maynard Steel Casting Company, a 20th Century Wisconsin steel manufacturer advanced in state-of-the-art 21st Century technology making castings, proves energy…
Success Stories Invested in Community, Ability, and Energy Efficiency
Opportunity Development Centers, Inc. (ODC) is a not-for-profit agency empowering those with special abilities in 21 Wisconsin counties. Recently, ODC turned to its…
Success Stories A Day in the Life of an Energy Advisor: Growing and Sustaining Wisconsin's Agribusinesses
Wisconsin farmers (and businesses) working with Focus on Energy not only get incentives for energy efficiency projects, but they also get a non-financial incentive…
Success Stories Lighting an Energy-Efficient Future For Wisconsin Manufacturers
Wisconsin’s large industrials around Wausau can thank Bill Smiley for lower energy bills every month, better lighting for employees and…
Success Stories Producing Paper with Less Power
BiOrigin Specialty Products' energy team knows there's nothing more energy efficient than a kilowatt-hour not used while producing paper – that’s just one reason…
Success Stories Knowing Where Lighting Matters Most
Most of us don’t notice indoor lighting at businesses.
Steve Zunker of Badger State Lighting in Marshfield is different – lights are his world.
Success Stories Sustainability & Unity is Their Ethos
Ethos Green Power Cooperative, a Focus on Energy Trade Ally and recipient of a 2024 Energy Efficiency Excellence Award, was founded on a simple yet profound belief:…
Success Stories The Intersection of Multifamily Housing and Energy Efficiency Comes into Focus
The City of Madison’s Affordable Housing Fund (AHF) has integrated the FOCUS ON ENERGY® program for new construction affordable housing projects to further the…
Success Stories Leading the Charge in Energy Efficiency and Environmental Stewardship
In an era where sustainability and environmental responsibility are more important than ever, Kaysun Corporation has emerged as a leader in energy efficiency and…
Success Stories Integrating Practical Experiences, Academics, and Energy Efficiency
The University of Wisconsin-Stout stands at the forefront of energy efficiency, sustainability, and applied learning. With a focus on sustainable campus…
Success Stories Growth, Innovation, Efficiency, Community: Processed Metal Innovators
Processed Metal Innovators (PMI), a premier metal fabrication company in Bloomer, Wisconsin, welcomes more than 100 employees each day – that’s up just a little…
Success Stories Focused on Flavor and the Future
Rising from humble beginnings as a small dairy in Ireland, Kerry Foods has grown into a global leader in the food ingredients industry. Its commitment to…
Success Stories The Menominee Way: Tradition Meets Innovation
Tribe’s dedication to sustainability extends to modern energy efficiency practices. Over the past decade, the Menominee have emerged as a leading example of how…
Success Stories Shaping Wisconsin’s Energy Landscape
Wisconsin has long been recognized for its commitment to sustainability and energy efficiency, and one company that is making a significant impact in this space is…
Success Stories Sustainable Water Management and Energy Efficiency on the Farm
Specializing in various irrigation systems, Roberts Irrigation ensures that water is where it’s needed most, when it’s needed most. But the company’s services go…
Success Stories Feeding the Hungry, Saving on Energy: St. Joseph's Food Program
St. Joseph's Food Program, a Menasha-based non-profit, serves over 750 families and 1,300 students weekly. Focus on Energy’s Community Impact Program recently…
Success Stories Aiming for an Efficient Facility While Battling Significant Challenges
In today’s fast-paced business world, companies often face the challenge of balancing energy efficiency with productivity. For AMMO, Inc., a producer of…
Success Stories Foremost Farms: Innovating Energy Efficiency into Dairy Production
In the competitive world of dairy production, where efficiency and innovation drive profitability, Foremost Farms is a shining example for other producers wanting…
Rebates Landing Page Rebates & Incentives
Focus on Energy offers a range of rebates and incentives to support the energy efficiency efforts in Wisconsin. Each rebate or incentive is managed by our network…
Equipment Insulation & Air Sealing
The most cost-effective way to save on energy is through addressing air sealing and insulation.
Equipment Water Heating Equipment
Water heaters account for about 18% of the energy used in the home making them the second highest energy user in the average Wisconsin home. This makes choosing an…
Equipment Lighting
Upgrading to quality LED bulbs is the cheapest, easiest way to start saving energy right away.
Equipment Renewable Energy
Renewable energy systems have Wisconsinites well on their way to fuel independence and price stability.
