U.S. Department of Energy Awards Wisconsin's Focus on Energy Trade Ally Partners

MADISON, Wis., Sept. 19, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Focus on Energy, Wisconsin utilities' statewide program for energy efficiency and renewable energy, is proud to announce that four partnering Trade Ally companies have been awarded the U.S. Department of Energy's 2012 Home Performance with ENERGY STAR® Century Club Award.  The award recognizes companies that have completed 100 or more energy efficiency improvement projects in a single year.

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Wisconsin's Focus on Energy Trade Allies receiving awards include:
American Home Consultants  –  Madison, WI
Duerst Insulation Technicians, Inc  – Madison, WI
Highland Building Consultants  – Green Bay, WI
On Site Performance Testing  – Chippewa Falls, WI

"We are truly excited that four Trade Ally companies participating in Focus on Energy were acknowledged by the U.S. Department of Energy," said Tamara Sondgeroth, Focus on Energy's Director of Operations. "These companies have made significant strides in helping Wisconsin residents lower their utility bills and save energy."

The Focus on Energy Home Performance with ENERGY STAR® program pairs homeowners with trained contractors to conduct energy assessments and make energy-saving improvements. Participants can save up to $2,500 off the total cost of eligible energy efficiency home improvements including air sealing and home insulation.

About Focus on Energy
Focus on Energy is Wisconsin utilities' statewide energy efficiency and renewable resource program funded by the state's investor-owned energy utilities and participating municipal and electric cooperative utilities. Focus on Energy works with eligible Wisconsin residents and businesses to install cost-effective energy efficiency and renewable energy projects. Focus on Energy information, resources and financial incentives help to implement projects that otherwise would not be completed. Its efforts help Wisconsin residents and businesses manage rising energy costs, promote in-state economic development, protect our environment and control Wisconsin's growing demand for electricity and natural gas. For more information call 800.762.7077 or visit focusonenergy.com.

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SOURCE Focus on Energy