At last the results are in, and they confirm what we already knew: Focus on Energy is cost effective. The findings show statewide benefits outweighed costs 2.3 to 1. Media coverage of the audit was very positive and legislators on both sides of the aisle are saying positive things about the program.
Offering both loan guarantees and grants, the REAP program helps eligible applicants install renewable energy systems, make energy efficiency improvements and conduct energy audits and feasibility studies.
There are a lot of important renewable energy initiatives in the 2009 Stimulus Bill signed into law by President Obama.
A lot of the exact wording and policy can be found under Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy at the Department of Energy.
Barack Obama, in his inaugural speech, declared that our current use of energy is “strengthening our adversaries and putting our climate at risk.”
Not only that, but as a recent article shows, green jobs are leading the way to a better economy.
Former Vice President Al Gore gave the following speech on the environment last July in Washington DC.
It’s 27 minutes long. But, if you have the time, it’s well worth it.
We are fortunate here in River Falls to have both our gas and electric utilities participating in the Focus on Energy (FoE) program.
FoE is a nationally recognized program for assisting state of Wisconsin businesses and residences with energy information and financial incentives.
