05/29/2026
Green Homeowners United, Forward Together Wisconsin, State Representative Supreme Moore Omokunde, and clean energy advocates are highlighting the release of a new research report showing how homeowners in Wisconsin can save money on energy costs ahead of utility rate increases and future grid demands from data centers.
“Energy costs are climbing across the United States, and Wisconsin homeowners and renters are feeling the pressure,” said Kevin Kane, chief economist for Green Homeowners United. “This research shows what actually works to help reduce consumer costs and address increased energy demand quickly and effectively.”
Green Homeowners United analyzed 200 income-qualifying energy assessments in Milwaukee and La Crosse — the most comprehensive apples-to-apples comparison of home energy efficiency savings in Wisconsin. Here’s what moves the needle most:
-Basement insulation saves homeowners an average of $173/year — and up to $550+
-Heat pump water heaters save an average of $314/year for homes with electric water heaters
-Attic insulation & air sealing saves an average of $119/year
-Air sealing alone saves an average of $64/year, and for some homes over $300
-Upgrading 38,471 homes to be energy efficient would effectively cover the energy use of a 200mw data center, and create 1,001 union jobs in the process
-Upgrading homes to be energy efficient was the second least expensive way, after wind power, to source the amount of power needed for the data center(s). Less than nuclear, coal, natural gas and solar/storage!
“This research shows that we can create good-paying union jobs, help families save money on their utility bills, reduce carbon emissions, and strengthen our energy grid all at the same time,” said Peter Drummond, executive director of Forward Together Wisconsin.
See the full report…link in the linktree!
