What is the Focus on Energy Schools and Government Program?
The Schools & Government Program is a partnership with the state of Wisconsin to advance the installation of cost-effective energy improvements in public schools, private schools, colleges, universities and state/local government facilities. Focus on Energy offers these organizations services to identify, select, and implement energy improvement projects.

What are the advantages of energy efficiency?
Energy efficiency saves money on energy bills—money schools can redirect toward educational needs. Energy efficiency also improves occupant comfort, leading to improved learning and productivity. Focus on Energy is a valuable resource to schools through its independent advice and years of experience. Focus also offers the security of an independent review of an energy cost-benefit study, as well as comparative review of lender bids for project financing.

Why should public schools use this program?
In 1993, the Wisconsin Legislature imposed a revenue cap on public school districts. The cap restricted the annual deviation of revenues from state and local sources. Therefore, the use of a lease purchase agreement allows energy-related capital improvements to be financed while staying within the legislated revenue cap and without having to go to referendum.

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Focus on Energy even has a program designed to empower students about energy efficiency, called the K-12 Energy Education Program (KEEP). To learn more about KEEP, click here.

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Eligibility
Eligibility is based on your electric and gas utility providers. Also, you must be an owner, operator and/or resident of buildings with 4 or more units (condo owner associations are eligible). To determine your eligibility, use the Eligibility Tool to determine if you are served by a participating utility. If you are not, we encourage you to call your utility to see if they offer a similar program.

Need further assistance?
Call Focus on Energy at 800.762.7077 or email us at focusinfo@focusonenergy.com.