Focus on Energy recognized 15 Wisconsin businesses and organizations for their outstanding efforts in reducing energy waste in April with their Excellence in Energy Efficiency Awards. In addition to achieving reduced energy consumption and cost savings, the winners were chosen based on how their efforts support technology innovation, job creation, lowered environmental impacts, increased competitiveness and reduced dependence on non-renewable resources. Winners ranged from Alliance Laundry Systems in Ripon and Crown Cork & Seal Co. in La Crosse, to the Green Bay Area Public School District and UW Medical Foundation in Madison. For a full list of awardees, go to FOE press release.