Watt's Up, Wisconsin?
"Watt’s Up, Wisconsin?" is your inside look at how people across our state are making smart energy choices that save money and build a more sustainable future. Hosted by the team at Focus on Energy, this podcast shares real stories, expert advice, and practical tips for Wisconsin homeowners, renters, farmers, and business owners alike. Whether you’re swapping out lightbulbs, upgrading factory equipment, or just curious how energy efficiency works in your world, "Watt’s Up, Wisconsin?" brings you the tools and inspiration to take action—and make every kilowatt count.
Episodes
Focus on Energy has helped Wisconsin residents and businesses save energy and money for more than 25 years. But how did the program begin?
In this episode of "Watt’s Up Wisconsin?", host Ron Giordan sits down with energy policy expert Kathy Kuntz, who was involved in the early development of Focus on Energy before the program officially launched.
Kathy shares behind-the-scenes stories from the late 1990s when Wisconsin was building a...
"Watt's Up, Wisconsin?" Episode 8 - Start Your Energy Efficiency Journey with Insulation/Air Sealing
This month on "Watt’s Up, Wisconsin?" host Ron Giordan sits down with Jason Kempen, Residential Energy Advisor specializing in insulation and air sealing. Jason’s background spans masonry, education, home inspection, and building science — and he now helps homeowners make safer, smarter, more comfortable energy upgrades.
We break down:
• Why insulation & air sealing should ALWAYS come first
• How Energy Advisors and Trade Allies w...
Focus on Energy is celebrating 25 years of helping Wisconsin use energy smarter — and we’re kicking off 2026 with the story behind it all.
In this special anniversary episode of Watt’s Up Wisconsin?, host Ron Giordan sits down with Jolene Sheil, Focus on Energy Portfolio Manager at the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin and one of the original leaders who helped build Focus on Energy from the ground up.
Together, they look back a...
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 homeowner...
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 business...
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 ...
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