Power supplier unveils innovative GreenMax Homes program

Thanks to a pioneering new program from our power supplier, Wisconsin Public Power Inc. (WPPI), homeowners looking to build or remodel in WPPI member communities now have a new opportunity to lessen their carbon footprint. WPPI’s GreenMax Home program is aimed at helping customers build highly efficient, environmentally friendly homes.

As part of its overall efforts to encourage public and community support for renewable energy, conservation, and energy efficiency, WPPI is soliciting competitive proposals for grants that will help fund the construction of up to three net zero energy homes in WPPI member utility service areas. Net zero homes combine state-of-the-art green and environmentally friendly technologies and practices with renewable energy technology to ensure that the homes produce as much energy as they consume.

“As customer-owned utilities, WPPI and its members are uniquely positioned to encourage energy conservation and efficiency, as well as to educate customers on the benefits of renewable energy,” said WPPI President and CEO Roy Thilly. “We are pleased to present this opportunity for creating reliable, sustainable homes.”

Grants will be awarded to cover part of the incremental cost of designing and building a GreenMax Home over the cost of constructing a conventional house. New construction projects as well as existing homes are eligible. Applications are available at www.wppisys.org. Grantees will be announced by December 21, 2007.