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Controversial Proposal on Nuclear Plant Revived in Iowa
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CUB and Clean Wisconsin say
Legislature should restore funds to Focus on Energy

January 20, 2012

• Focus on Energy was created in 2001 to help homeowners and businesses reduce energy costs through energy efficiency. 
• Every $1 invested in the program, saves over $2 on energy bills.
• Focus on Energy helps spur job creation and increase business sales.
• By cutting funding for Focus on Energy last spring, legislators turned their backs on an opportunity to lower energy bills, reduce pollution, and spur job creation.

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