Focus on Energy, Wisconsin’s energy efficiency and renewable energy program, wants to help affordable housing builders, remodelers and operators make new and existing homes more affordable
1 by reducing monthly energy costs.
The Affordable Housing Program offers services and financial incentives to help organizations build energy efficient homes that:
- Save money by using less energy
- Reduce maintenance through the use of high-quality equipment
- Improve health and comfort with superior construction and indoor air quality
Energy efficient housing brings immediate benefits to low-income families
2. By planning for energy efficiency early in the design process, additional costs can be minimized or avoided. To find out how one Milwaukee home was transformed, please read our
case study.
Earn financial incentives for projects and training
Participants in this program will be eligible for the standard incentives available through the existing
Focus on Energy programs, as well as incentives through the Affordable Housing Program. In addition, you and/or your staff will receive training on energy efficient building practices and products.
Eligibility
To qualify for Focus on Energy's Affordable Housing Program, your organization must build, remodel or operate single-family housing or eligible congregate living facilities for low-income residents. Most eligible businesses are 501c(3) nonprofit or governmental organizations. Call to confirm your eligibility.
Interested in becoming a market provider or working with the Affordable Housing Program? Fill out and fax or email the forms below.
1 Operators include a variety of organizations, such as shelters, safe houses and transitional living facilities. Confidentiality guidelines are enforced.
2 Families living in housing that is subsidized in some manner (public or private) and is intended for those making 80 percent of county median income or less (owner or renter). Households with incomes from 200 to 250 percent above the poverty level qualify for Targeted Home Performance with ENERGY STAR®.
