2025 Utility Partner Guidebook

Agribusiness Agriculture contributes $104.8 billion annually to Wisconsin's economy (datcp.wi.gov), making it one of the biggest economic drivers in our state. Qualifying agribusinesses include, but are not limited to: • Aquaculture facilities • Dairy and livestock farms

• Grain facilities • Greenhouses • Irrigation systems

Commercial and Industrial Commercial and industrial businesses generate over 53% of Wisconsin’s energy consumption, totaling more than 965 trillion Btu (eia.gov). This means there is a significant opportunity to help these businesses reduce energy use and costs. Common commercial and industrial building types include: • Hospitality and lodging

• Data centers • Retail and grocery • Offices • Warehouses

• Restaurants • Healthcare • Manufacturing

Online assessments are available. Business customers use basic facility data to complete a step-by- step survey and receive a customized energy-saving action plan upon completion. Assessments are available for most business types, including but not limited to: • Offices • Manufacturing • Retail Schools and Government Wisconsin schools have considerable opportunity to reduce energy consumption and district energy costs. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, as much as 30% of a district’s total energy may be used inefficiently or unnecessarily. • Restaurants • Hospitality • Healthcare

Schools and government customers include: • K-12 schools, colleges, and universities • Federal, state, county, municipal, and Tribal entities • Fire stations • Libraries • Office buildings • Storage facilities and garages

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