Focus on Energy Welcomes Taylor Electric Cooperative
Taylor Electric Cooperative to participate in Focus on Energy Programs
MADISON, Wis. (April 26, 2011) – Focus on Energy, Wisconsin utilities’ statewide program for energy efficiency and renewable energy, announced today that Taylor Electric Cooperative officially became a program member. Taylor Electric Cooperative serves approximately 4,300 customers in rural areas of Taylor, Clark, Marathon, and Lincoln counties in Wisconsin.
Taylor Electric Cooperative will participate in the Business, Residential and Renewable Energy offerings under the Focus on Energy umbrella. The benefits of participating include:
- Business Programs that help manufacturers, commercial businesses, farmers, schools and local governments reduce operating costs, increase their bottom line and improve productivity and employee and customer comfort. The programs offer technical expertise, training and financial incentives to help implement innovative energy management projects.
- New Homes Program, Home Performance with ENERGY STAR® and Apartment & Condo Efficiency Services Programs that encompass new and existing homes, multi-family construction and remodeling projects for all types of residential dwellings. These programs help homeowners and landlords integrate energy improvements into their remodeling projects, as well as deliver newly-built homes, apartments and condominiums that are comfortable, safe, durable and energy efficient.
- Lighting and appliance programs that increase the availability of ENERGY STAR qualified products ranging from compact fluorescent light bulbs to heating and cooling equipment. These efforts deliver lower energy bills for residents and businesses and increased sales for retailers and contractors.
- Renewable Energy Programs that help residents and businesses harness energy from sunlight, wind and organic materials.
- Targeted Home Performance that reduces energy bills while increasing comfort and safety for income-qualified participants.
“We’re excited to bring the additional energy-efficiency and renewable energy opportunities to our members, “ said President & CEO Mike Schaefer of Taylor Electric Cooperative. “More and more of our members are becoming interested in energy-efficiency and conservation.”
For more information about Focus on Energy and its energy saving programs, call
(800) 762-7077 or visit focusonenergy.com.
About Focus on Energy
Focus on Energy works with eligible Wisconsin residents and businesses to install cost effective energy efficiency and renewable energy projects. Focus information, resources and financial incentives help to implement projects that otherwise would not be completed, or to complete projects sooner than scheduled. Its efforts help Wisconsin residents and businesses manage rising energy costs, promote in-state economic development, protect our environment and control the state's growing demand for electricity and natural gas. For more information call (800) 762-7077 or visit focusonenergy.com.
