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Blog Students Engaging with Energy Experts
How do schools participating in the Renew Our Schools competition earn points? One way: Meet with an Energy Advisor with Focus on Energy.
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Blog Quit Throwing Money Down the Drain
A drain-water heat recovery system captures heat from drain water and preheats the cold supply water going into your hot water tank.
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Blog A Career Focused on Energy and The Trades
Builders/contractors need to hire nearly 550,000 skilled workers in 2023 for infrastructure and clean energy facilities construction. Many Wisconsin students ae…
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Blog Taking the Renew Our Schools Challenge at Home: Understanding Home Energy Use
The Renew Our Schools challenge is not just restricted to the classroom or school building. Students can choose to explore how energy is used at home.
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Blog Empower Your School with Smart Power Strips
Schools are investing in smart power strips to help control energy consumption.
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Blog Reducing a School’s Energy Usage by 3% in One Day
Wisconsin students in the six-week Renew Our Schools Challenge had a chance at extra cash! Schools had to reduce energy use in JUST ONE DAY by 3% It's not that…
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Blog Focus on Breathing and Beating Seasonal Allergies
Windows are open, you're seeing neighbors outside enjoying the weather, and you can't stop sneezing. Let's talk about the benefits of a room air purifier.
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Blog Hot Tips for Summer Energy Savings
Six energy-saving opportunities for your home can "cool" your summer energy costs.
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Blog Prepare to Start Saving Energy
Schedule a home energy assessment and discover how your own home can save you money.
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Blog Communities Committed to Energy Efficiency in Strategic Planning: City of Menomonie
Since 2020, Menomonie has been pivotal in driving energy efficiency in its community by setting local policies, implementing projects, and engaging with local…
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Blog Where Does it Go? Creating Energy With Waste
Elementary school students in the Fall Renew Our Schools Competition get up-close and personal with a UW-Oshkosh biodigester.
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Blog Focus on Winter Energy Savings
A few easy, energy-saving actions can go a long way toward keeping your home cozy and efficient this winter. Follow these cold-weather tips to stay warm and save.
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Blog Energy, Daylight Saving, and the Farmer Myth
If there's one thing most people can agree on, it is their disdain for losing an hour every November. Even farmers hate it but get blamed for it! So, why do we…
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Blog Focused on Focus on Energy
Why does Wisconsin have an energy efficiency/renewable energy program? What does Focus on Energy REALLY do? How does Focus on Energy work - who pays for it? These…
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Blog Get the LED(s) Out for the Holidays
We can all work together to lower all that energy used at the end of the year as we celebrate with family and friends and parts of the earth become 50% brighter!
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Blog No More Shivering Inside Your Home in Winter
Energy-efficient heat pumps WILL keep you warm all winter...even in frigid temperatures.
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Blog Heating & Cooling with a Heat Pump
Which heat pump is right for heating and cooling your home? Find your answer here!
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Blog The Right Heat Pump for Your New Home
Energy-efficient heat pump technology for your new home can help keep you comfortable year-round. Let's help you choose the right heat pump for your home.
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Blog Just the Facts: Air Source Heat Pumps
Let's dispel a couple lingering myths about energy-efficient air source heat pumps.
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Blog Start Your Energy Efficiency Journey with a Personalized Home Energy Assessment
Knowing how your home handles your energy needs will help you figure out which energy efficiency project you should start with. We offer on online, FREE assessment…
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Blog Comience su viaje hacia la eficiencia energética con una evaluación energética personalizada del hogar
Saber cómo su hogar maneja sus necesidades energéticas lo ayudará a determinar con qué proyecto de eficiencia energética debe comenzar.
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Blog Heat Pump Installed. Now What?
Tips for using and maintaining your new heat pump.
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Blog Heat Pump Benefits: Will I Save On Heating and Cooling?
Will installing a heat pump affect your utility bill?
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Blog What to Know About Upgrading Your Home’s Heating and Cooling with a Heat Pump
Your traditional furnace or air conditioning unit could be working harder than it needs to. Could it be time for an upgrade from your current setup?
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Blog Empowering Energy Conservation: Mentorship Success at Hillcrest Elementary
Renew Our Schools presents a unique opportunity for schools to immerse students and staff in a conservation challenge centered on responsible energy usage.
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Blog Know Before You Buy: Financial Considerations and Heat Pumps
Consider the upfront costs BEFORE buying a heat pump. Plus, make sure these more important energy efficiency projects in your home are completed first.
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Blog WI Rapids Business Focused on Community's Future
Rapids Rental & Supply is known in the Wisconsin Rapids community for their outstanding contribution to the area since 1977. The company looked beyond their own…
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Blog Focused on Community: 80 Years of Bring's Cycling "Energizing" Wisconsin Rapids
Small businesses in our communities can make a huge impact in our lives. They can also make a huge impact on the future when focused on energy efficiency. Bring's…
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Blog The Science Behind Heat Pumps
An electric heat pump is an energy-efficient way to keep your home comfortable year-round. But how do they work? Let’s cover the basics.
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Blog Elevating Comfort, Lowering Costs: An Energy Efficiency Guide for Multifamily Property Owners
Multifamily property owners can improve their building and tenant comfort while saving money by partnering with Focus on Energy and their utility.
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Blog How Do Heat Pumps Work?
To more easily grasp the differences among the three most popular types of heat pumps, it’s helpful to understand the basics of heat pump technology first.
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Blog Preserving a Community Favorite in Platteville
Los Amigo’s customers enjoy their favorite fajitas in the Platteville restaurant sitting in perfect temperatures while the owner enjoys the cost savings from…
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Blog La Crosse County's Commitment to Sustainability
La Crosse County's deep connection to the land underscores its environmental conservation and sustainability initiatives.
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Blog Breathe Easy with these Home Ventilation Tips
Done right, these three key elements can help you save energy while protecting your home and family from unwelcome air pollutants, allergens, and asthma triggers.
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Blog Empowering Wisconsin Educational Facility Custodians
In 2024, Focus on Energy awarded $600 in scholarships to deserving recipients, allowing them to attend the Wisconsin Association of School Business Officials…
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Blog A Win for Health, Comfort, and Sustainability
When focused on your mission, it can be hard to stay focused on upgrades to your facility. That's where Focus on Energy came to the rescue for NorthLakes Community…
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Blog Historic Menasha Hangout, Old Grog Gets Green Makeover
Old Grog’s building in historic downtown Menasha has witnessed 134 years of transformation: It has been a grocery store, livery, and even a brothel. Now, owners…
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Blog Arming the Community with Energy Efficiency: Platteville Armory
The Platteville Armory is a community cornerstone, serving Platteville and the surrounding areas for the last 82 years. It's a vibrant community center that brings…
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Blog Small Town Cafe, Big Impact: Portage Cafe’s Green Upgrades
Nestled in downtown Portage, Wisconsin, Portage Cafe embodies the essence of a small-town establishment where you can connect with your community. After partnering…
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Blog Energy Efficiency Rebates for Affordable Housing Properties
FOCUS ON ENERGY® provides resources and incentives to help multifamily property owners reduce energy costs while also improving building comfort and tenant…
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Blog Shining a Light on Sustainability: Bob’s Copy Shop
By investing in sustainability, Bob’s Copy Shop is not only embracing energy efficiency but also ensuring their ability to serve Madison’s community for generations…
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Blog Wattson, The Energy Efficiency Elf Holiday Tips
It's easy to stay off the "Naughty List."
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Blog FOCUS ON: Residential Efficient Water Pumps
Let’s explore efficient residential water pumps: what they are, how they work, and how they can save you energy and money.
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Blog Understanding R-Values and Insulation
Insulation — how does that stuff work? Of course, insulation keeps heat from moving through spaces in your home where it shouldn’t. Knowing more about how it works…
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Blog Empiece su viaje hacia la eficiencia energética con Focus on Energy
Conoce a Diana, una propietaria de Wisconsin que está comenzando su viaje hacia la eficiencia energética.
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Blog Ahorre dinero y expanda su negocio con Focus on Energy
Dirigir un restaurante no es tarea fácil. Cada detalle importa; desde la gestión del personal hasta la creación de comidas deliciosas y la comodidad de los clientes…
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Blog Save More With an Energy Advisor
When you’ve got unusually high energy bills, don’t sweat. Focus on Energy has Energy Advisors whose sole focus is finding ways to reduce the amount of energy your…
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Blog Five Ways to Celebrate Earth Day Every Day
There may be only one Earth, but that doesn’t mean you can’t celebrate it every day. To help, here are five planet-friendly tips to help you save energy and money…
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Blog Empower Schools with Energy Efficiency Integration
The Elkhorn Area School District (EASD) is exploring innovative ways to lower utility costs. With help from FOCUS ON ENERGY®, the District has made energy…
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Blog What You Need to Know About the Home Energy Tax Credit Ending
Many federal home energy tax credits are ending on Dec. 31, 2025. Save on solar, heat pumps, home insulation and pair your tax credits with Focus on Energy® rebates…
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