Energy such as electricity is a key requirement in our life that supports productivity, safety, convenience, and comfort. Energy is also vital to continuing our economic growth, creating jobs, and attracting businesses, industries and other employers that make Marathon County a desirable place to live.

 

Focus on Energy, a program coordinated by the State of Wisconsin with utility providers, offers statewide energy conservation and renewable energy programs for residents and businesses. These programs provide financial incentives, education and consultative services to encourage and implement projects such as appliance recycling, lighting upgrades, and installation of energy efficient equipment and renewable energy. The continued support of Focus on Energy helps increase energy efficiency at homes and businesses and diversify sources of energy production.

 

Marathon County government has also implemented a significant number of energy conservation and efficiency projects in their various departmental buildings and facilities. The energy efficiency improvement measures helped keep the county utility budget steady in terms of electricity and natural gas usage between 2008 and 2018.