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Residential Overview


|    Apartments & Condos   |    Building a New Home   |    Home Improvement   |
|    Electronics   |    Appliances   |    Lighting   |
|    Efficient Heating & Cooling   |    Assistance Programs   |
|    Partners   |    Renewable Energy   |

Our Residential Programs show Wisconsin residents how to reduce their carbon footprints and lower their costs of living by being more energy efficient. Whether they’re switching to ENERGY STAR® qualified compact fluorescent light bulbs or building a Wisconsin ENERGY STAR Home - these efforts are really paying off. Last year alone, Wisconsin residents saved approximately $10 million in energy costs by making simple lifestyle changes.

Let Focus on Energy show you how to protect the environment and get in on the savings by living more energy efficiently.

Ways to Save Energy
Energy prices have increased in recent years and several factors have contributed to that. Focus on Energy wants residents and business owners to know that by making some simple changes around the home or office, energy costs can be managed. The following tips can help you save energy and money this coming winter and throughout the year.

By making simple changes you can keep your home warm and comfortable this winter without spending more on utility bills. View the fact sheet below to learn more!
      Tips On Saving Energy and Money This Winter

You can keep your home cool and comfortable this summer while managing your utility bills. View the fact sheet below to learn more!
      Tips On Saving Energy This Summer

Click on the links to learn more about how to save energy and money at home:

Apartments & Condos
Whether you are renting an apartment, buying a condominium or own an apartment building, the Apartment & Condo Efficiency Services has energy efficiency programs for you.

Appliances
When you look for new household appliances, look for ones that have earned the ENERGY STAR®. They use less energy, save money and help protect the environment.

Lighting
When you look for household lighting, look for ones that have earned the ENERGY STAR®. They use less energy, save money and help protect the environment.

Assistance Programs
Financial assistance is available to income-eligible residents and/or landlords who want to make energy efficiency improvements.

Building a New Home
Ensure the comfort, safety, durability and energy efficiency of your new home by building a certified Wisconsin ENERGY STAR Home.

Efficient Heating & Cooling
Heating and air conditioning contractors have partnered with Focus on Energy to help Wisconsin consumers make informed choices about heating and air conditioning equipment purchases.

Home Improvement
Find out how Home Performance with ENERGY STAR can help you increase the comfort and safety of your home, while decreasing your energy bill.

Renewable Energy
Investigate renewable energy sources for your home such as solar electric and solar water heating, and wind power.

Information Center
Use this section to find retailers, builders and Home Performance specialists in your area. You can also find information on educational programs, events, energy saving facts and more!

Cash-Back Rewards
Find out what Cash-Back Rewards are available for purchasing ENERGY STAR qualified products, building a Wisconsin ENERGY STAR Home, improving the energy efficiency of your existing home, or installing renewable energy options.

Video:


View an excerpt from the Today's Home Remodeler television series to see how Wisconsin ENERGY STAR Homes really works.

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Featured Article:

Waukesha couple saves big following home energy assessment
Homeowners Amy and Jamie Beckman had this to say about their recent experience with Home Performance with ENERGY STAR®: "We hoped for the best when we made the improvements, but were absolutely blown away when we received our bill today!"

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Tip of the Month:

ENERGY STAR CFLs
All across Wisconsin, people are switching to ENERGY STAR qualified CFLs. Join the CFL revolution.

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