Blog Four Ways to Make a Difference This Earth Day
Earth Day offers us the opportunity to reflect on our habits and how they impact the environment. Looking for ways to do your part, but not sure where to start?…
Blog Top Signs Your Home Has Moisture Issues
There are a lot of ways your household produces moisture. Cooking, washing and even breathing puts moisture in the air. The most concerning moisture and…
Blog Homeowner’s Guide to Rooftop Solar
Reaching for the sun has never been more affordable. The price of solar panels is going down every year, and with available tax credits plus FOCUS ON ENERGY®…
Blog Here's the Latest in Smart Thermostat Technology
Smart thermostats have been on the cutting edge for some time, with many models boasting touch-screen digital interfaces and remote control through your phone or…
Blog Try These Simple Steps to Lower Water Heating Costs
From the bath to the kitchen to the laundry room, hot water is always in demand. In fact, it's the second largest home energy user, making up about…
Blog Summer Energy Savings Tips for Your Home and Business
Summer is here and FOCUS ON ENERGY® has some advice to save energy and money in your home or business. Check out our summer energy efficiency tips to improve your…
Blog 5 Benefits of Home Insulation
By investing in this one home improvement, your entire home benefits all year round for the rest of its life. Here are some of the many advantages of a properly…
Blog Is Your Furnace in Tune for Fall?
With fall and winter weather coming up fast, now's the time to get re-acquainted with your furnace. You'll be happy you did. Many of the most common home…
Blog What Can a Home Energy Assessment Tell You? A Lot!
A home energy assessment is a great first step to improving the comfort, health and energy efficiency of your home. Want to know where your trouble spots are and…
Blog Save with FREE Energy-Saving Products This Fall and Winter
Wisconsin winter is coming, and while this means ice fishing, pond hockey, and snowmobiling, it also means higher than average energy bills. But don't worry!…
Blog What Makes Smart Thermostats Different?
Did you know that heating and cooling can account for half of your home's total energy use?* Smart thermostats save energy and money by optimizing the temperature…
Blog Low-Cost Ways to Winterize Your Home and Help with Rising Heating Costs
The news is full of stories about increased heating costs this year. Natural gas prices, alone, may increase by an average of 30%. FOCUS ON ENERGY® is here to help…
Blog Show your home some love this Valentine’s Day
As you celebrate Valentine’s Day, don’t forget that winter is the perfect time to give your home some extra care. We’ve put together a list of easy steps you can…
Blog Why it’s a Great Time to Go Solar in Wisconsin
Here in the Badger State, the future of renewable energy from the sun is brighter than ever. Wisconsin gets plenty of sunshine throughout the year—even in winter—to…
Blog Your Energy Savings Journey Starts at Home
Spending more time at home doesn't mean your utility bill needs to dramatically increase. By ordering a free energy saving pack from Focus on Energy, you can curb…
Blog Prep for summer with these easy home energy savers
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A comfortable home means more summer smiles. When the hot weather arrives, here are some simple ways you and your family can stay cool…
Blog Fun facts about LED lighting to help you make the right choice for your home.
By now, you've probably heard that LEDs are the best option for lighting your home. But did you know LEDs are also used in stoplights, vehicle lights and a…
Blog Is solar energy a good fit for your small business?
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Sustainability can impact your small business in a number of positive ways. While the main driver may be to reduce your operating…
Blog 3 Energy-Saving Tips For Your Home Remodel
Home remodeling is more than cabinets and countertops. Energy-saving improvements are also part of the mix and can make a big difference for your comfort and…
Blog Top Benefits of Reducing Air Leaks In Multifamily Buildings
Many of the same techniques that we use to keep single-family homes comfortable, healthy and energy efficient are just as valuable for multifamily properties. That…
Blog How to Turn a Drafty House into Your Dream Home
Sonja and Casey live in a beautiful 1928 home bursting with character in a historic La Crosse neighborhood. The only drawback? As an older home, it was very drafty…
Blog Stop Energy Vampires from Sucking Away Your Savings!
This spooky season beware of energy vampires in your home. They are not thirsty for blood but sucking energy from your electrical outlets and can cause your monthly…
Blog How to Make Your Home Healthier This Flu Season
As cold and flu season approaches, it's especially important to have healthy air quality in our homes. Exposure to allergens and air pollutants can make sickness…
Blog Need a New Furnace? Here’s What to Look For.
Do you have an older furnace that needs replacing soon? By planning for it now, you can find the best solution to provide clean, reliable heating, greater…
Blog What’s That Sound? Your Furnace is Telling You Something.
At some point, your furnace is likely to start speaking up. It’s a mechanical system, after all. But what do the noises mean? Read on to learn about common furnace…
Blog Ice Dams 101
Snow and sparkling icicles are traditional symbols of winter in Wisconsin, but they aren’t something you want to see on your own home. When icicles build up on your…
Blog Commit to energy savings in 2021
Ahh, 2021. The possibilities are endless. You can start a new exercise routine, pick up a hobby and more. If you want to make…
Blog Your Startup Guide for Solar Energy at Home
Powering your home with solar panels is a smart investment that can pay off in many ways. Lower energy bills, less dependence on outside energy resources and a…
Blog The Energy-Efficient Homebuyer’s Checklist
Shopping for a new home can be equal parts exciting and intimidating. There’s a lot to think about, from aesthetics and layout to health and comfort. We encourage…
Blog 3 Easy Ways to Save Water
Pop quiz: How many lakes does Wisconsin have? The answer's not as simple as you think. The official tally is 15,074—significantly higher than our neighbors to the…
Blog Exploring Energy with KEEP - WEEK 1
With Earth Day right around the corner, it's a good time to start thinking about what you can do to make a difference and live more sustainably. Whether learning at…
Blog Exploring Energy with KEEP - WEEK 2
Three weeks before Earth Day! Have you decided what you will be doing to live more sustainably? Understanding more about the energy around us can help. In class or…
Blog Exploring Energy with KEEP - WEEK 3
With just two weeks before Earth Day, now is the time to decide what you can do to live more sustainably! A great area to consider is how you use energy. Follow…
Blog Home Energy Assessment: Know Your Home Inside and Out
We encourage any homeowner to get a home energy assessment before starting in on energy-saving improvements. You’ll have a much stronger understanding of your…
Blog Exploring Energy with KEEP - WEEK 4
Earth Day is just around the corner! Celebrate by deciding how you can live more sustainably. Over the last few weeks, we have explored energy and how we use it.…
Blog Keep Cool and Save: Simple A/C Tune-Up Tips
Get more from your air conditioner this Summer!
Smart maintenance tips to help you stay cool and spend less.
Blog Energy Efficiency Brings Big Benefits to Multifamily Properties
Appleton Apartment Complex Gets Energy-Saving Boost
Keep your tenants happy and your costs low. If you own or manage a multifamily property, energy-saving…
Blog Smart Thermostats: Myths vs. Facts
Because smart thermostats are a relatively new technology, there's often confusion about what, exactly, they are. Allow us to clear up some…
Blog Take a Bite Out of Energy Waste
Commercial kitchens are notorious for high energy use—as much as three times more per square foot than other commercial buildings like offices or retail…
Blog 5 Steps to Banish Stuffy Rooms
When summer heats up, nobody likes a stuffy room. It's stale, uncomfortable and can even mean bigger issues like mold or mildew in your home. If you have rooms that…
Blog Planning Your Insulation Project
Insulation is one of the most important and beneficial improvements you can make to your home. It helps you stay warmer in the winter, cooler in summer, lowers your…
Blog Discover Energy Savings During Energy Awareness Month
In 1991, then President George H.W. Bush declared October “Energy Awareness Month” and began what is now a month aimed at much more than “Energy Awareness.”
Blog Wisconsin's 100% Carbon-Free Electricity Goal
October is Energy Action Month and the perfect time to consider the changes on the horizon for electricity production in Wisconsin. Did you know in 2019, Governor…
Blog Discover Wisconsin Utilities Involved in Energy Saving Projects
Wisconsin School districts, manufacturers, government agencies, and large farming operations take their energy usage seriously. So do the utilities that provide the…
Blog Solar Careers and Training
It's week two of Energy Action Month. Last week we reviewed the challenges Wisconsin faces in meeting its 100% carbon-free electricity goal by 2050. In the coming…
Blog Discover Wisconsin’s Contractors Who Are Focused on Energy Efficiency
Projects, large or small, utilizing Focus on Energy expertise and incentives need to be completed by workers in the construction field who specialize in energy…
Blog Electric Power Careers and Wisconsin's Technical College System
Welcome to week three of Energy Action Month! Join us to continue learning about Wisconsin's path to carbon-free electricity generation. Did you…
Blog Facility Operations and Clean Energy Careers in Healthcare
It is our final week of Energy Action Month. The Wisconsin K-12 Energy Education Program (KEEP) and Slipstream want to share some additional job opportunities…
Blog Discover Wisconsin’s Businesses Focused on Energy Efficiency
From large manufacturers to the craft brewery in your town, Wisconsin business owners looking to cut their energy costs AND energy waste turn to their utilities and…
Blog The Packers and Focus on Energy: How the Green and Gold Became Champions in Energy Efficiency
Imagine it's 1999 and you're driving home from work and you hear this commercial droning on and on about how you're wasting electricity and gas in your home…and the…
