Eco-Home Resources
The Homeowners
Meet Lisa Geason-Bauer and her husband Mike Bauer. This couple purchased their current ranch home in 2018, in the small Village of Nashotah, Wisconsin. Lisa and Mike’s first steps towards their journey to create an eco-friendly home were to renovate the inside of their home and to replace all of their mechanicals (i.e. kitchen appliances, HVAC system, water heater, water softener, washer, dryer with Energy Star rated equipment) and to add 26 canned LED lights throughout the home. After renovating the inside of the home in 2018, they had a Home Energy Score of 5 of out 10. This meant that they still had work to do on their home in order to increase the energy efficiency of the property. In 2021, they decided to tackle the remaining items on their list: new roof, air sealing the home, added insulation in the attic, and adding solar panels with backup battery storage.
Eco-Friendly Homes Podcast
Welcome to our first ever eco-friendly HOMEOWNER guest speaker, Lisa Geason-Bauer! Lisa and her husband, Mike, own their own home in Nashotah, Wisconsin--just out side of Milwaukee--and they have decided to go all out eco-friendly!
The Students
Students from the project who spoke about their experiences at the Eco-Home Open House on Earth Day 2022 during the event press conference.
Articles from the Eco-Home Press Conference (4-22-22)
Oconomowoc High School students with their teachers and Lisa in the Evolution Marketing booth at the Wisconsin Sustainable Business Conference Dec. 2021
Fight Climate Change with Your House, Join the Green Homeownership Movement
Learn more about fighting climate change with your house by joining the green homeownership movement from the article by Maryna Pryadka and Lisa Geason-Bauer of Evolution Marketing here! This article is featured in the summer edition of Person & Planet magazine by Purevant Living, which is a publication that shares all things good within sustainability and wellness including articles, company highlights, new product development, organizations, wellness and eco tips, recipes, artwork, and photography.
Energy-Efficient Home Resources
Below you will find detailed resources in both English and Spanish that showcase the projects completed and educate the reader about things one could do to help make your home more energy-efficient.
Proper Air-Sealing/Ventilation Resources
The topics included within the Proper Air-Sealing/Ventilation Resources include the cost, home, and environmental benefits.
White Roof Resources
The topics included within the White Roof Resources are white roofs defined, white roof benefits, explanation of Malarkey shingles, comparison between normal shingles, and climate change impacts.
Solar PV & Battery Storage Resources
Click the link below to learn all about Solar systems and battery back-up storage.
Take the Next Step Toward Efficiency with Focus on Energy®
Focus on Energy®, Wisconsin’s statewide energy efficiency and renewable resource program, helps residents and businesses manage energy costs and reduce environmental impact. By partnering with Focus on Energy, you can access technical expertise, financial incentives, and professional resources to make your home more comfortable and sustainable.
Inflation Reduction Act
As part of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), Wisconsin received $149 million for home energy rebates. Read here how Focus on Energy was selected by the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin to administer the IRA home energy rebate programs.
Como parte de la Ley de Reducción de la Inflación (IRA), Wisconsin recibió $149 millones para reembolsos de energía para el hogar. Leer aquí cómo Focus on Energy fue seleccionada por la Comisión de Servicios Públicos de Wisconsin para administrar los programas de reembolso de energía para el hogar de la IRA.
Discover More Resources from Focus on Energy®
Looking for more ways to optimize your living space? Focus on Energy® offers a wealth of tools designed specifically for Wisconsin homeowners to increase comfort and decrease environmental impact.
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The interaction between mechanical, lighting, and control systems can make optimizing your building's performance challenging. Regardless of your building's size, systems, or staff, Focus on Energy has the ideal solution for you.
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La interacción entre los sistemas mecánicos, de iluminación y de control puede dificultar la optimización del funcionamiento de su edificio. Independientemente del tamaño, los sistemas o el personal de su edificio, Focus on Energy tiene la solución ideal para usted.
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Discover how your home or business consumes energy and get a personalized action plan to save money and increase comfort.
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Descubre cómo consume energía tu hogar o negocio y obtén un plan de acción personalizado para ahorrar dinero y aumentar el confort.
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Understanding how your company uses energy is fundamental to its management.
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Comprender cómo su empresa utiliza la energía es fundamental para su gestión.
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Whether you are planning a new office building, renovating a school, or constructing a multifamily building, Focus on Energy offers opportunities to help you save.
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Tanto si está planificando un nuevo edificio de oficinas, renovando una escuela o construyendo un edificio multifamiliar, Focus on Energy le ofrece oportunidades para ayudarle a ahorrar.
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Collaborate with a local energy advisor or a Focus on Energy trade ally to identify energy-saving opportunities for your business and get help finding Focus on Energy rebates for your projects.
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Colabore con un asesor energético local o un socio comercial de Focus on Energy para identificar oportunidades de ahorro energético para su empresa y obtener ayuda para encontrar reembolsos de Focus on Energy para sus proyectos.