Wisconsin creates energy efficiency program for rural, agricultural customers
The Wisconsin Public Service Commission (PSC) approved a new energy efficiency program for the state’s rural and agricultural energy customers.
The new program offers more than $8 million in incentives for farmers and the industrial sector, among others. It is part of Wisconsin’s Focus on Energy program, which was created to promote energy efficiency.
“We are making strides to improve energy efficiency in Wisconsin’s rural communities,” Gov. Scott Walker said. “Wisconsin’s agricultural and rural communities are the backbone of our state contributing substantially to our state’s history and economy. These new incentives offer the opportunity to modernize homes, farms, and businesses. We can help improve energy reliability and our environment, all while reducing the overall cost to Wisconsinites.”
Through the program, the commission will award incentives of $3.1 million in the agricultural sector, $3 million in the industrial sector, $1.9 million to small business and residential customers, and an additional $300,000 in propane offerings will be made available.
“It is vital that Wisconsin intentionally and proactively makes an effort to reach rural Wisconsin with these types of programs and incentives,” PSC Commissioner Rich Zipperer said.
Zipperer said Wisconsin’s agricultural and industrial business sectors are fundamental contributors to the state’s economy.
“We must continually work to ensure the proper tools are awarded to local businesses that take on efficiency projects, which will allow them to reinvest in their businesses moving forward,” he said.
PSC staff will work with various stakeholders and state agencies to implement the program soon.
