Madison, Wisconsin – September 30, 2026 -- Focus on Energy, Wisconsin's statewide energy efficiency program, marked its 25th anniversary by recognizing four Energy Efficiency Champions at an award ceremony held at the Wisconsin State Capitol, with honorees crediting sustained operational commitments over one-time projects for their results.
Governor Evers Receives Champion Award for Program Support
Public Service Commission Chairperson Summer Strand presented Gov. Tony Evers with an Energy Efficiency Champion Award for his backing of the Focus on Energy program, including annual Energy Efficiency Day proclamations and a Clean Energy Plan that calls for expanding the program's reach across the state.
School District of La Crosse Avoids More Than $10 Million in Energy Costs Since 2006
The School District of La Crosse has cut energy costs while improving classroom comfort, avoiding more than $10 million in cumulative energy expenses since 2006.
On Site Performance Testing Serves 12,000-Plus Wisconsin Homeowners
The Chippewa Falls-based, family-owned business has helped more than 12,000 Wisconsin homeowners assess and improve the comfort, safety, and energy performance of their properties.
David Leeder Completes 60-Plus Projects Across 40 Years in Paper Industry
Leeder has advanced energy efficiency in Wisconsin's paper industry for four decades, delivering more than 60 energy-saving projects that reduced mill energy use and operating costs while transferring technical knowledge to successors.
Kwik Trip Logs More Than 1,000 Efficiency Projects Over Two Decades
Kwik Trip has completed over 1,000 energy efficiency projects in nearly 20 years, integrating solar installations, EV charging infrastructure, and emerging technologies into new store construction.
Program Managing Director Points to Utility-Funded, Trade Ally-Delivered Model
Focus on Energy managing director Erin Soman said the program's 25-year run reflects contributions from funding utilities, delivery partners known as Trade Allies, and customers who adopted efficiency measures into daily operations.