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New commercial building codes coming to Wisconsin

October 29, 2025

This updated code means new buildings will be more energy efficient, more affordable, more comfortable, and more durable. …

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150 Million Reasons to Listen to This Episode

September 8, 2025

A look at two little-known programs that survived the big federal cuts and are ready to be used by you.…

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Federal Funds for Home and Vehicle Upgrades Still Flowing in Wisconsin

July 22, 2025

Home Energy Rebates Wisconsin was one of the first states in the country to roll out the Home Energy Rebates, which are separated…

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Home energy rebates help Wisconsinites save big

July 8, 2025

Home Energy Rebates are still available and are providing thousands of dollars in savings for Wisconsinites to make energy efficient upgrades to their homes.…

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Partnering for progress: Building energy codes

July 8, 2025

Energy codes may not be in the news every day, but they play a huge role in the future of our homes and climate.…

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From energy crisis to climate crisis: The origin of energy codes and why we must move forward

March 27, 2025

Most homes and other buildings in Wisconsin were built before laws required insulation or efficient heating and cooling systems. In the absence of regulation, builders and developers constructed inefficient buildings, leaving us to deal with the consequences.…

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Home energy assessments: Get to know your home

March 27, 2025

Erin Lee, a Milwaukee resident who has owned her south side home for nine years, thought she knew which parts of her house…

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Opening the Door to Joy

February 10, 2025

One woman’s journey to get fossil fuels out of her home…

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The future of home energy rebates is unclear

December 13, 2024

The future of two home energy rebate programs, which offer millions of dollars for energy efficiency upgrades to Wisconsinites, is unclear due to…

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Wisconsinisms: Good for Old Fashioneds, bad for your energy bills

September 27, 2024

When you hear the word ‘Wisconsinisms,’ you might think of local quirks like calling water fountains “bubblers,” eating cheese curds, or telling people…

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