Success Stories

Focus on Energy’s work delivers real, measurable energy and financial savings for Wisconsin’s residents and businesses. Since 2011, Focus on Energy has delivered more than $1 billion worth of net economic benefits to Wisconsin.

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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…
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…
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,…
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,…
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…
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…
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.
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…
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…
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…
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.
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.
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.
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…
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.
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…
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