Ashland Energy Action Plan

Building on Ashland’s 25 X 25 Plan, our Energy Action Plan serves several purposes. It creates intention, focuses efforts, and identifies actions to engage the broader Ashland community, benefiting all residents, businesses, and institutions. Our vision is to reduce the impacts of climate change, make homes and businesses more energy efficient, and protect our community’s natural resources.

We will achieve our vision by:

Increasing building energy efficiency with equipment upgrades and behavior changes.
Supporting renewable energy with on-site installations and off-site subscription programs.
Educating our community about electric vehicles and charging options.

To create our Energy Action Plan, the City of Ashland teamed up with Xcel Energy’s Partners in Energy to facilitate a series of workshops with community stakeholders to identify Ashland’s energy priorities, discuss different target audiences, and create strategies. Thank you to our community representatives who participated in these meetings!

If you have any questions or comments about the Energy Action Plan, or are interested in supporting strategy implementation, please contact the Director of Planning & Development, Steven Wiley at swiley@coawi.org or (715) 682-7041.

ENERGY RESOURCES

Our goal is to connect you with the right resources to help reduce the impacts of climate change, make your home or business more energy efficient, and protect our community’s natural resources.

Read more about Ashland’s community energy action plan [MB1] , which identifies strategies and tactics to increase community energy savings 30% and add 350 new renewable energy participants by 2026.

Resources for Homeowners and Renters

Request a Free Energy Savings Pack from Focus on Energy

Homeowners and renters are eligible for a free pack from Focus on Energy each year. Choose the savings pack right for you by completing the online order form.

Find more discounted energy efficient products at the Focus on Energy marketplace.

Apply for a Rebate to Equipment Upgrade Costs Low

Focus on Energy rebates help keep upfront project costs low. Rebates are available when you upgrade your heating and cooling equipment, and add insulation and air sealing.

Power Your Home with Renewable Energy

If you rent or own your home, join a utility subscription program from Xcel Energy to source up to 100% of your home’s electricity from renewable energy.

If you’re ready to take the next step, install solar panels to power your home. The City of Ashland created a solar checklist to help you get started.

Explore Your Electric Vehicle Options

Discover how easy it is to drive electric with Xcel Energy’s electric vehicle webpage. Browse electric vehicles, discover incentives and rebates, and sign up special charging programs for your EV.

Resources for Rental Property Owners and Managers

Sign up for Focus on Energy’s Multifamily Buildign Program

If your property has four or more units, sign up for Focus on Energy’s multifamily program to find ways to reduce energy costs and improve building comfort. If you’re not sure where to start, talk to a Focus on Energy expert.

Use Rebates when Upgrading Equipment

Regardless of how many units in your property, you can take advantage of rebates for equipment upgrades to keep upfront costs low from Focus on Energy.

Power Your Properties with Renewable Energy

If electricity accounts are in the property owners name, join a utility subscription program from Xcel Energy to source up to 100% of your property’s electricity from renewable energy.

If you’re ready to take the next step, install solar panels to power your rental properties. The City of Ashland created a solar checklist to help you get started.

Explore EV Charging Options

Xcel Energy supports multifamily properties with charging infrastructure. Submit an interest form to learn more.

Resources for Businesses, Nonprofits, and Places of Worship

Sign up for a No-cost Energy Assessment

See if you qualify and get a personalized energy report and learn how you can save energy and money. Contact Xcel Energy Mid-Market Representative Julie Poepping to get started at julie.e.poepping@xcelenergy.com.

Find Rebates and Programs to Keep Project Costs Low

A variety of incentives are available from Focus on Energy based on your organization type.

Power Your Building with Renewable Energy

Join a utility subscription program from Xcel Energy to power your business with renewable electricity and achieve your organization’s sustainable goals.

If you’re ready to take the next step, install solar panels to power your building with renewable energy on-site. The City of Ashland created a solar checklist to help you get started.

Electrify Your Fleet with EVs

Xcel Energy offers customized EV plans unique to your financial and operational needs. Explore Xcel Energy’s fleet advisory and charging equipment services.