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In partnership with the City of Madison
Pathways to Energy Efficiency Workshop
Pathways to Energy Efficiency Workshop
A free workshop for contractors and trades professionals to learn about energy efficiency projects, public contracting, and where the demand is right now. Up to 10 businesses will be selected for free one-on-one consulting after the workshop — personalized support tailored to what your business actually needs, at no cost to you. Past work has covered business planning, marketing and online presence, bidding and estimating, certification applications, and systems that help you run cleaner.
A free workshop for contractors and trades professionals to learn about energy efficiency projects, public contracting, and where the demand is right now. Up to 10 businesses will be selected for free one-on-one consulting after the workshop — personalized support tailored to what your business actually needs, at no cost to you. Past work has covered business planning, marketing and online presence, bidding and estimating, certification applications, and systems that help you run cleaner.
Event Details:
Event Details:
Cost: Free
Format: In person, one evening, 5:00 – 8:00 PM
Location: WWBIC, 2352 S Park St, Suite 226, Madison, WI 53713
Language: Presented primarily in English, with live Spanish interpretation and headsets available.
Date: Thursday, August 20, 2026
Cost: Free
Format: In person, one evening, 5:00 – 8:00 PM
Location: WWBIC, 2352 S Park St, Suite 226, Madison, WI 53713
Language: Presented primarily in English, with live Spanish interpretation and headsets available.
Date: Thursday, August 20, 2026
Who Should Attend:
Who Should Attend:
General contractors and subcontractors:
Insulation, air sealing, and weatherization contractors
HVAC contractors — furnace replacement, air source heat pumps
Plumbing contractors — water heater and heat pump water heater installation
Electrical contractors — bath fans, ventilation, and related work
Window and door replacement contractors
Roofing contractors
Remodelers and home performance businesses
Newer businesses looking for a path into public and program-funded work
You do not need prior energy efficiency experience. That's the point of the workshop.
General contractors and subcontractors:
Insulation, air sealing, and weatherization contractors
HVAC contractors — furnace replacement, air source heat pumps
Plumbing contractors — water heater and heat pump water heater installation
Electrical contractors — bath fans, ventilation, and related work
Window and door replacement contractors
Roofing contractors
Remodelers and home performance businesses
Newer businesses looking for a path into public and program-funded work
You do not need prior energy efficiency experience. That's the point of the workshop.
What You'll Take Away
What You'll Take Away
Where the work actually is — the specific job types being funded in Dane County right now: attic insulation and air sealing, air source heat pumps, high-efficiency furnaces, heat pump water heaters, bath fans and related electrical, and window replacement
VendorNet and public bidding — how to register, find open bids, and get on the list for state, city, and county work
Certifications that open doors — SBE, DBE, MBE, and WBE: what each one is, whether you qualify, and how to apply
Getting on the right contractor lists — Focus on Energy Trade Ally status and other program networks that route work to contractors
What federally funded projects require — Davis-Bacon prevailing wage, the paperwork that comes with it, and how multi-bid requirements work. This is the piece that keeps most small contractors out. We'll walk through it plainly.
Where the work actually is — the specific job types being funded in Dane County right now: attic insulation and air sealing, air source heat pumps, high-efficiency furnaces, heat pump water heaters, bath fans and related electrical, and window replacement
VendorNet and public bidding — how to register, find open bids, and get on the list for state, city, and county work
Certifications that open doors — SBE, DBE, MBE, and WBE: what each one is, whether you qualify, and how to apply
Getting on the right contractor lists — Focus on Energy Trade Ally status and other program networks that route work to contractors
What federally funded projects require — Davis-Bacon prevailing wage, the paperwork that comes with it, and how multi-bid requirements work. This is the piece that keeps most small contractors out. We'll walk through it plainly.