Watt's Up, Wisconsin?

The new Home Energy Rebates, funded by the Inflation Reduction Act, are helping families make their homes more efficient, comfortable, and affordable.

In this episode, host Ron Giordan talks with Dylan Crye, who manages the statewide HOMES and HEAR rebate programs through Focus on Energy. Dylan explains how these rebates work, how to stack them with existing Focus on Energy offers, and why this investment is a win for both homeowners and contractors across Wisconsin.

Learn how to get started, find an IRA-Registered Contractor, and start planning your own...

The new Home Energy Rebates, funded by the Inflation Reduction Act, are helping families make their homes more efficient, comfortable, and affordable.

In this episode, host Ron Giordan talks with Dylan Crye, who manages the statewide HOMES and HEAR rebate programs through Focus on Energy. Dylan explains how these rebates work, how to stack them with existing Focus on Energy offers, and why this investment is a win for both homeowners and contractors across Wisconsin.

Learn how to get started, find an IRA-Registered Contractor, and start planning your own...

Wish your business had a free expert to help you cut costs, reduce energy waste, and plan smarter upgrades?

In this episode of Watt’s Up, Wisconsin? host Ron Giordan chats with Leah Maggio, Business Portfolio Manager at Focus on Energy, about one of the program’s most valuable (and often underused) resources: Energy Advisors.

These local energy experts work one-on-one with Wisconsin businesses, schools, and farms—helping them boost efficiency, tap into financial incentives, and simplify energy projects from start to finish.

Here’s how Energy Advisors support your bottom line—at no cost:<...

In this episode, John Sonarski, owner of Kingdom of Hair Barbershop (https://www.chamberofcommerce.com/business-directory/wisconsin/milwaukee/barber-shop/2006118648-kingdom-of-hair) , partnered with Focus on Energy for his small business. By upgrading his lighting and HVAC system (https://focusonenergy.com/business/equipment-replacement) , John didn’t just cut down on energy waste—he improved comfort for both his customers and employees while putting more money back into his business. Focus on Energy provided the financial incentives (https://focusonenergy.com/business) that made these improvements affordable, showing how even small businesses can make a big difference with simple upgrades. Key Takeaway: Energy efficiency isn’...

In this episode, John Sonarski, owner of Kingdom of Hair Barbershop, partnered with Focus on Energy for his small business. By upgrading his lighting and HVAC system, John didn’t just cut down on energy waste—he improved comfort for both his customers and employees while putting more money back into his business. Key Takeaway: Energy efficiency isn’t just for factories and big corporations—it’s a win for local businesses too. With Focus on Energy, a few smart upgrades can boost comfort, reduce costs, and brighten Wisconsin’s communities. Don’t forget to subscribe wherever you get your podcasts—and j...

Have you ever walked around your house and thought, Why is this room always drafty? Why is it cold in the winter and hot in the summer INSIDE? The answers might be hiding where you least expect them. In this episode of "Watt’s Up, Wisconsin?", host Ron Giordan sits down with Andy Kuc, an energy efficiency manager who has seen it all when it comes to Wisconsin homes. Andy explains what really happens during a professional home energy assessment—how assessments uncover hidden air leaks, insulation gaps, or even safety issues that affect your family’s comfort and health. Andy a...

In this episode of Watt’s Up Wisconsin, host Ron Giordan is joined by two Focus on Energy program managers—Hayley Gigous (Residential) and Michael Plunkett (Business)—to share how Wisconsin residents and businesses can take advantage of energy-saving opportunities. Together, they cover: Free energy-saving packs every household can order each year Rebates and discounts that make big home upgrades more affordable Home energy assessments that uncover hidden savings and improve comfort Inflation Reduction Act rebates that can cover up to 100% of project costs Success stories from Wisconsin businesses, including one saving over $1.3 million annually Whether you’re a homeowner, renter...

In our very first episode of "Watt’s Up, Wisconsin?", host Ron Giordan kicks things off with Erin Soman, Managing Director of Focus on Energy—and someone who lives and breathes energy efficiency. Together, they unpack the basics: What exactly is Focus on Energy? Who’s behind it? And how can it help you, whether you’re a homeowner, small business, farmer, or factory operator? Erin shares how this Wisconsin-born program got its start as a bipartisan idea to cut energy waste and keep utility bills manageable across the state. You’ll hear how easy it is to get involved—starting wit...

In this episode, John Sonarski, owner of Kingdom of Hair Barbershop (https://www.chamberofcommerce.com/business-directory/wisconsin/milwaukee/barber-shop/2006118648-kingdom-of-hair) , partnered with Focus on Energy for his small business. By upgrading his lighting and HVAC system (https://focusonenergy.com/business/equipment-replacement) , John didn’t just cut down on energy waste—he improved comfort for both his customers and employees while putting more money back into his business. Focus on Energy provided the financial incentives (https://focusonenergy.com/business) that made these improvements affordable, showing how even small businesses can make a big difference with simple upgrades. Key Takeaway: Energy efficiency isn’...

In this episode, John Sonarski, owner of Kingdom of Hair Barbershop, partnered with Focus on Energy for his small business.

By upgrading his lighting and HVAC system, John didn’t just cut down on energy waste—he improved comfort for both his customers and employees while putting more money back into his business.

Focus on Energy provided the financial incentives that made these improvements affordable, showing how even small businesses can make a big difference with simple upgrades.

Key Takeaway:

Energy efficiency isn’...

In this episode, John Sonarski, owner of Kingdom of Hair Barbershop, partnered with Focus on Energy for his small business. By upgrading his lighting and HVAC system, John didn’t just cut down on energy waste—he improved comfort for both his customers and employees while putting more money back into his business. Key Takeaway: Energy efficiency isn’t just for factories and big corporations—it’s a win for local businesses too. With Focus on Energy, a few smart upgrades can boost comfort, reduce costs, and brighten Wisconsin’s communities. Don’t forget to subscribe wherever you get your podcasts—and j...

Have you ever walked around your house and thought, Why is this room always drafty? Why is it cold in the winter and hot in the summer INSIDE? The answers might be hiding where you least expect them. In this episode of "Watt’s Up, Wisconsin?", host Ron Giordan sits down with Andy Kuc, an energy efficiency manager who has seen it all when it comes to Wisconsin homes. Andy explains what really happens during a professional home energy assessment—how assessments uncover hidden air leaks, insulation gaps, or even safety issues that affect your family’s comfort and health. Andy a...

Have you ever walked around your house and thought, Why is this room always drafty? Why is it cold in the winter and hot in the summer INSIDE? The answers might be hiding where you least expect them.

In this episode of "Watt’s Up, Wisconsin?", host Ron Giordan sits down with Andy Kuc, an energy efficiency manager who has seen it all when it comes to Wisconsin homes. Andy explains what really happens during a professional home energy assessment—how assessments uncover hidden air leaks, insulation gaps, or even safety issues that affect your family’s comfor...

In this episode of Watt’s Up Wisconsin, host Ron Giordan is joined by two Focus on Energy program managers—Hayley Gigous (Residential) and Michael Plunkett (Business)—to share how Wisconsin residents and businesses can take advantage of energy-saving opportunities. Together, they cover: Free energy-saving packs every household can order each year Rebates and discounts that make big home upgrades more affordable Home energy assessments that uncover hidden savings and improve comfort Inflation Reduction Act rebates that can cover up to 100% of project costs Success stories from Wisconsin businesses, including one saving over $1.3 million annually Whether you’re a homeowner, renter...

In this episode of Watt’s Up Wisconsin, host Ron Giordan is joined by two Focus on Energy program managers—Hayley Gigous (Residential) and Michael Plunkett (Business)—to share how Wisconsin residents and businesses can take advantage of energy-saving opportunities.

Together, they cover:

Free energy-saving packs every household can order each year

Rebates and discounts that make big home upgrades more affordable

Home energy assessments that uncover hidden savings and improve comfort

Inflation Reduction Act rebates that can cover up to 100% of project costs

Succes...

In our very first episode of "Watt’s Up, Wisconsin?", host Ron Giordan kicks things off with Erin Soman, Managing Director of Focus on Energy—and someone who lives and breathes energy efficiency. Together, they unpack the basics: What exactly is Focus on Energy? Who’s behind it? And how can it help you, whether you’re a homeowner, small business, farmer, or factory operator? Erin shares how this Wisconsin-born program got its start as a bipartisan idea to cut energy waste and keep utility bills manageable across the state. You’ll hear how easy it is to get involved—starting wit...

In our very first episode of Watt’s Up, Wisconsin?" host Ron Giordan kicks things off with Erin Soman, Managing Director of Focus on Energy—and someone who lives and breathes energy efficiency. Together, they unpack the basics: What exactly is Focus on Energy? Who’s behind it? And how can it help you, whether you’re a homeowner, small business, farmer, or factory operator?

Erin shares how this Wisconsin-born program got its start as a bipartisan idea to cut energy waste and keep utility bills manageable across the state. You’ll hear how easy it is to get inv...