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Optimize your home’s energy performance this October

By Madison Gas and Electric

Looking to manage your energy use while boosting home comfort? Mark your calendars. “Optimizing Your Home’s Energy Performance,” presented by Project Home and Madison Gas and Electric (MGE), will be held Tuesday, Oct. 21, from 5:30–7:30 pm at Lakeview Library on Madison’s Northside. Dinner will be provided for attendees. Register at madpl.org/events.

This essential session will cover how to achieve energy savings by focusing on five key areas: air sealing, insulation, electrical and mechanical upgrades, and ventilation.

Learn about cutting-edge building science, treating your home as an integrated system for efficiency. Discover solutions for improving air sealing and insulation, which are critical for preventing energy loss. The class also covers advancements in appliances and lighting, highlighting how modern models can drastically cut consumption.

Explore modern mechanical upgrades, including efficient heat pump technology, smart thermostats and advanced water heaters — systems that offer both environmental benefits and long-term savings.

Experts will detail state and federal rebates and tax credits available through the Inflation Reduction Act and through Wisconsin FOCUS ON ENERGY® incentives, making these improvements more accessible and affordable than ever.

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn how to transform your home for comfort and savings.

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