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Scroll UpDoes Focus on Energy offer my business anything beyond incentives?- David, Racine, WI
You bet we do!
Click to read the full answerAre there any rebates or incentives available to help us remodel an old building?- Bill , Plainfield, WI
Building shell upgrades are under the custom incentive program.
Click to read the full answerCan Focus help with installing gas generators to reduce electric demand?- Zach, Verona, WI
Focus will not provide assistance in this case.
Click to read the full answerWhat are the summer months for determining peak kW usage?- Jared, Seattle, WA
June, July, and August are peak demand summer months.
Click to read the full answerHow can I perform an energy audit on our school with my students?- Helen , Madison, WI
Focus and KEEP offer great resources for the classroom.
Click to read the full answerDo black box devices really reduce amp draw by 15-20%? This seems too good to be true.- Maria, Madison, WI
You likely won’t see a reduction at the electric meter.
Click to read the full answerIf my employees perform tune-ups/replacements on equipment, can we get incentives?- Ed, Madison, WI
Direct expenses could be covered, but not internal labor.
Click to read the full answerWhat types of businesses are served by Focus on Energy?- John, Merrill, WI
All kinds of businesses, big and small!
Click to read the full answerIs re-insulating an existing building part of the rebate program?- Dan, Green Bay, WI
It depends on the type of building.
Click to read the full answerWhat is power factor?- Marie, Sun Prairie, WI
Power factor is the fraction of amps actually used to do work.
Click to read the full answerDo utilities provide/sell/encourage the use of thermal storage units that run at night?- Diana , Ontario, WI
Focus offers incentives.
Click to read the full answerWe own a building (zoned commercial) & live on the 2nd story. Can we get boiler incentives?- Glenn , Manitowoc, WI
Focus incentives depend on how your building is defined on your utility bill.
Click to read the full answerCan I save energy by replacing existing motors to motors that draw less amps?- Doug, Mayville, WI
It all comes down to energy usage.
Click to read the full answerWhy do motion detectors qualify for incentives but timers do not?- Ted, Madison, WI
Timers are not a bad idea and are used in many applications.
Click to read the full answerAre there incentives for upgrading a DDC Building Automation System?- Dan, Madison, WI
As of this time, incentives for DDC upgrades would fall under the custom incentive category.
Click to read the full answerAs a business, why would I want to participate in Focus on Energy?- Tina, Madison, WI
There are many benefits for a business that wants to become more energy efficient.
Click to read the full answerCan you help if I am replacing 5 older servers with 1 new HyperV server?- Scott , Spencer, WI
Contact Focus today to determine your savings with green IT.
Click to read the full answerI am looking for incentives to upgrade gearboxes?- John , Geneva, IL
It’s a little complicated. Read on for the details.
Click to read the full answerAre there programs to help churches buy CFLs?- Dennis, Marinette, WI
Focus offers lighting incentives.
Click to read the full answerHow much does a double oven with 10 burners fired by continuously burning pilot lights cost to run?- Kevin, Bristol, WI
Your double oven could be wasting energy and money.
Click to read the full answerWe are replacing our lighting in our facility bathrooms; do we qualify for any incentives?- Duane , Baraboo, WI
Depending on the lighting you choose, Focus has incentives available.
Click to read the full answerIs there a savings in the cost to cool a day care with the air conditioner & ceiling fans?- Barb , Green Bay, WI
Use ceiling fans to cool people, not rooms.
Click to read the full answerHow do I apply for a business incentive?- Gretta, Chippewa Falls, WI
Read on for information.
Click to read the full answerI’m looking for approved ballast & lamps on the Focus site.- Brad, Milton, WI
Lists are available online.
Click to read the full answerWhat lighting system is best for my community’s outdoor lighting?- Gordon , Denmark, WI
There are several options for outdoor lighting.
Click to read the full answerWhat incentives are available for my business?- Tim, Baraboo, WI
There are many types of incentives and grants available.
Click to read the full answerIs there an incentive to install a waste oil heater in my auto repair business?- Doug , Marshfield, WI
Waste oil is not a fuel that Focus provides incentives for.
Click to read the full answerIs there a program to replace lighting in a business?- Cree , Milwaukee, WI
Businesses are eligible for lighting incentives
Click to read the full answerHow much energy can be saved by lowering the temperature on an indoor pool?- Ken , Green Bay, WI
You can save energy heating the pool and on ventilating the area.
Click to read the full answerDoes Focus on Energy offer free energy audits?- Patrick, Eau Claire, WI
Energy audits are not free, but we have many ways to help you save energy.
Click to read the full answerDo I need to “open my company’s books” to participate with Focus on Energy?- Matthew, Green Bay, WI
Focus on Energy does not need to see your accounting practices.
Click to read the full answerDoes Focus provide help to incorporate LEED or ENERGY STAR®?- Rob , La Crosse, WI
Focus can help analyze various energy efficiency and renewable technologies
Click to read the full answerWhat are the optimal setback thermostat settings for a church used twice a week?- Joe, Wichita, KS
Focus recommends setting the thermostat to 55 degrees.
Click to read the full answerDoes this benefit Illinois business customers? Nicor?- Stephanie, Bensenville, IL
Focus on Energy works with eligible WI residents and businesses.
Click to read the full answerWhat we need to do to become a "Green" Hotel/Restaurant, and how to apply for the tax credits?- Kelsey , Trempealeau, WI
Now is a great time to look at what tax credits are available.
Click to read the full answerAre there incentives to help a church insulate a poorly insulated building (currently at R3.5)?- Ron , Appleton, WI
Insulation is sometimes covered in our custom incentives.
Click to read the full answerWhat types of grants are available to local governments?- Joyce , Fitchburg, WI
There are many incentives and grants available to all businesses.
Click to read the full answerWhat is the best way for a business to save energy and money at the same time?- Clay, New York, NY
Focus helps every type of business save energy and money.
Click to read the full answerAre there incentives for replacing the water heater at my business?- Vic , Hudson, WI
Some business equipment may qualify for incentives..
Click to read the full answerShould I add a second VSD compressor to my system when my compressed air needs expand?- Andy, Madison, WI
No, keep your existing and get another non-VSD base-load.
Click to read the full answerCan someone do an energy evaluation of my commercial building?- Daryl J., Peshtigo, WI
An energy self-assessment is a great place to start.
Click to read the full answerAre there any incentives for installing a reflective roof that ads extra R value (+15)?- Tony , Austin, MN
Insulation is sometimes covered in our custom incentives.
Click to read the full answerDoes Focus provide training sessions on energy efficiency for businesses?- Amanda, Fort Atkinson, WI
Focus provides endless training opportunities for Wisconsin businesses
Click to read the full answerWhat is the best software to control network energy management?- Kurt , Union Grove, WI
Check out our list of software-based energy management tools.
Click to read the full answerAny incentives for heating and cooling alternatives, like geothermal?- Mark, Iola, WI
Depending on the system, incentives may be available.
Click to read the full answerWhat's the average cost of a geothermal installation for a building with average insulation?- Matt , San Gabriel, CA
The cost can vary, read on to learn more!
Click to read the full answerHow do I know if an energy auditing service is reputable?- Joe, La Crosse, WI
Ask for a list of references.
Click to read the full answerWhat energy efficient exterior and street lights do you recommend?- Lisa, Lake Geneva, WI
Tell your lighting designer that energy efficiency is a top priority.
Click to read the full answerWhat are the requirements to connect to the grid with wind turbines?- Brad, Green Bay, WI
It's best to work with your local utility early in the process.
Click to read the full answerHow do I calculate the watts the ballast uses in High Pressure Sodium fixtures?- Okho , Shawano, WI
It’s a little complicated. Read on for the details.
Click to read the full answerAre T8 fluorescent lamps still efficient when used with standard ballasts?- Beau , Keshena, WI
Consult your contractor.
Click to read the full answerAre there benchmarks for WI K-12 school energy costs per sq. ft.?- Dan, Racine, WI
A benchmarking case study is available online.
Click to read the full answerWhat is the process for evaluating whether or not it makes sense for a manufacturing plant to install wind or solar energy?- Mike, Madison, WI
It is important to maximize the energy efficiency of your business before you purchase any renewable energy system.
Click to read the full answerHow can I get an energy audit?- Leah, Green Bay, WI
Contact Focus on Energy.
Click to read the full answerIs there a modern, energy-efficient replacement for tube fluorescent light bulbs?- Jean , LaFarge, WI
Options are available--read on.
Click to read the full answerI'm looking for a list of energy auditors in my area.- Jeannie B, Oregon, WI
Look to Focus!
Click to read the full answerMy business is searching for users of dry wood as a source of heat.- John , Milwaukee, WI
Visit the Focus Web site to view resources tto help your business.
Click to read the full answerAre there grants to help start a business based on renewable energy sources?- Scott, Waukesha, WI
There are state and federal resources that may be of interest to you.
Click to read the full answerWhat energy efficient lighting should we use in a pole barn?- Becky, Nashville, IN
Most pole barns have higher ceilings and require high bay lighting options
Click to read the full answerWhat are the peak hours for dusk-to-dawn outdoor lighting?- Mark , Madison, WI
It depends on how you intend to use the energy-use calculation.
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