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Dane County's Oldest Lumber and Building Supply Dealer is Saving Energy and Money Thanks to an Incentive From Wisconsin's Focus on Energy Program
March 1, 2018
Cross Plains, WI, March 1, 2018:Saeman Lumber Co. has operated at the same Cross Plains location for 140 years. Its fourth-generation owner, Bob Saeman, knew its lighting and HVAC equipment were in need of upgrades.
The payback on that investment is quickened thanks to a $6,966 incentive from Focus on Energy's Small Business Incentive Program.
Madison Gas and Electric (MGE) supplies Saeman Lumber's electric and natural gas needs. MGE and 107 other Wisconsin utilities partner with Focus on Energy to help eligible Wisconsin residents and businesses install cost-effective energy efficiency and renewable energy projects.
Saeman worked with three area Focus on Energy Trade Allies, Bay Brookes Heating and Cooling of Sauk City, BJ Electric Supply of Madison, and Nelson Electric of Cross Plains, to upgrade an inefficient HVAC system and replace outdated lighting fixtures with LED (light emitting diode) technology. Each were familiar with Saeman's facilities and the incentive requirements necessary to make the projects happen.
Since 2001, Focus on Energy information, resources and financial incentives have helped businesses and homeowners to implement projects that otherwise would not get completed (or completed much sooner than scheduled).
A January 10 gathering at Saeman Lumber celebrated their energy and cost savings thanks to the recently completed projects.
By saving an estimated 6.0 kilowatts (and 22,700 kilowatt hours) of electricity and 60 therms of natural gas in the first year, Saeman Lumber looks to save approximately $2,900 in energy costs. The project has the added value of helping to avoid potential future demand charges. In addition to saving energy and money, the upgrades have improved employee comfort and provide a higher quality of light. Saeman Lumber Co. is located at 1923 Market Street, near Highway 14 in Cross Plains.
Focus on Energy helps Wisconsin residents and businesses manage rising energy usage, promotes in-state economic development and conserves natural resources. For more information on how Focus on Energy can help your bottom line, visit www.focusonenergy.com.
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Recent energy efficiency upgrades are saving energy and money for Saeman Lumber Co. of Cross Plains. Wisconsin's Focus on Energy program provided an incentive for the work conducted by area contractors. Shown (from left) at January 10, check presentation: Dave Nelson, Nelson Electric; Bob Saeman, Saeman Lumber Co., Jillian Page, Madison Gas & Electric Company; and Mark Lydon, Focus on Energy.
About Focus on Energy
Focus on Energy is Wisconsin utilities' statewide energy efficiency and renewable resource program funded by the state's investor-owned energy utilities and participating municipal and electric cooperative utilities. Focus on Energy works with eligible Wisconsin residents and businesses to install cost-effective energy efficiency and renewable energy projects. Focus on Energy information, resources and financial incentives help to implement projects that otherwise would not be completed. Its efforts help Wisconsin residents and businesses manage rising energy costs, promote in-state economic development, protect our environment and control Wisconsin's growing demand for electricity and natural gas. For more information call 800.762.7077 or visit www.focusonenergy.com m