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…
Blog How Schools Earn Points in the Renew our Schools Competition
Renew Our Schools runs competitions between schools across the nation. Currently, ten Wisconsin schools are competing for cash and prizes in this six-week energy…
Blog The First Steps in the Renew Our Schools Competition
Once enrolled in the competition, an electricity monitor eGauge® will be installed in your school's electrical panel. This equipment allows students and staff to…
Success Stories McDonell Area Catholic Schools
McDonell Area Catholic Schools (MACS) was originally introduced to the Focus on Energy program through the Small Business program. MACS had Meyers Electric LLC (a…
Blog How Much Does It Cost to Enroll in the Renew Our Schools Competition?
Making positive energy efficiency changes to schools does not have to be expensive. Making small behavioral changes such as turning off lights and computer monitors…
Blog Wisconsin Schools Cash in on Energy Savings
Three Wisconsin schools taking part in the FOCUS ON ENERGY®/ Wisconsin K-12 Energy Education Program (KEEP) Renew Our Schools Competition showed just how…
News Two Wisconsin High Schools Succeed in the Renew Our Schools Energy Challenge
Mount Horeb High School and Mauston High School students earned cash for their schools because of their effective energy efficiency efforts.
News 13 Wisconsin Schools Energized, Competing for Cash & Most Energy Efficient in State
Renew Our Schools competition gives students the opportunity to learn key energy concepts while making behavioral changes reducing energy consumption.
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News Three Wisconsin Schools Win Spring Energy Challenge
Focus on Energy and Wisconsin K-12 Energy Education Program (KEEP) sponsored eight schools this spring to compete in the Renew Our Schools energy challenge.
News 11 Wisconsin Schools Tackle Energy Conservation Challenge
This Spring, budding environmental stewards across Wisconsin will embark on a transformative journey through the Renew Our Schools program, a five-week energy…
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…
Events Focus on Energy Presents - Energy Savings Opportunities for Schools
America’s schools spend more on energy than they do on textbooks and computers combined. In this webinar, we will discuss how schools and get smarter about energy…
Blog School Expectations During Renew Our Schools Competition
Previous blogs outline the tools, resources, and financial incentives Wisconsin K-12 Energy Education Program (KEEP) and FOCUS ON ENERGY® provide during the Renew…
Blog Wisconsin Schools Welcome Back Energy Conservation Challenge
The Spring Renew Our Schools energy challenge is underway and eigt Wisconsin schools are in it to win it! Throughout this six-week course, students and staff will…
News U.S. Department of Education Honors Six Wisconsin Schools with Green Ribbon Schools Award
Only 41 schools across the country received this award in 2023 for reducing their environmental impact, improving health and wellness, and offering environmental…
Success Stories Little Chute Schools Honored for Commitment to Energy Efficiency
School District Receives 2019 Energy Efficiency Excellence Award
News Two Wisconsin Schools Triumph in Energy Conservation Challenge
Seventeen Wisconsin schools competed in the five-week program encouraging students to learn key energy concepts and make behavioral changes to reduce energy…
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.
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…
News Two Wisconsin Schools Shine Bright in Statewide Energy Challenge
Students win $2,000 for their schools for energy efficiency accomplishments.
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…
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…
Success Stories Spark from 2012 Project Leads to Lighting Upgrades in Cedarburg Schools
Cedarburg, Wis. – A forward-thinking lighting experiment involving a school district and its utility started a seven-year journey that ended with major renovations…
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.
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.
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…
Success Stories Waterloo School District
Waterloo – As students start a new school year in Waterloo, they may see their schools in a new light.
Blog Renew Our School Competition Kicks Off in Wisconsin
Schools across the state are participating in Renew Our Schools, a six-week energy competition to get students and staff members excited about responsible energy…
News Empowering the Next Generation of Sustainability Leaders
Select schools across Wisconsin are participating in a six-week competition to champion energy efficiency, promote sustainable practices, and inspire students to…
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.
News 2024 Energy Efficiency Excellence Awards
Wisconsin businesses, schools, and contractors focused on an energy-efficient future.
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.
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.
Rebates and Incentives Education
Find incentives and resources that can help lower your school and government facility’s energy usage and help you take control of your operating costs.
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…
Success Stories Triple T Farms LLC
The Agriculture, Schools & Government Program received a call from Tony Bowe at Triple T Farms LLC in the spring of 2015. Bowe was in the process of completing a…
Rebates and Incentives Energy Efficiency Best Practices Guides
The Focus on Energy industry-specific Best Practice Guides were developed by subject matter experts and highlight a wide range of energy-saving opportunities unique…
Success Stories Energy Improvements Earn Waupun Area School District $90,000
Waupun, WI – Energy-saving upgrades to lighting, heating and cooling systems at all district schools earned the Waupun Area School District incentive payments…
Career Exploration Workshops
There is a need for young skilled HVAC tradespeople in Wisconsin, and FOCUS ON ENERGY® is in a unique position to help build connections between our Trade Ally…
News Wisconsin Students Spring into Action with an Energy Conservation Challenge
This Spring, Wisconsin students will be competing in the six-week energy conservation program, Renew Our Schools. This challenge gives students the opportunity to…
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