Home Energy Rebates

At this time, federally funded Home Energy Rebates are not yet available. These rebates will likely be available mid-2024.

Frequently Asked Questions

Welcome to your one stop for Wisconsin Home Energy Rebates information.

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) recently released guidance for states to develop programs. Wisconsin is beginning work on program design. We are currently targeting a program launch in mid-2024.

We will update this page as program details become available.

Looking for home energy improvement assistance today? You may be eligible for other programs including tax credits, the Weatherization Assistance Programs, and Focus on Energy rebates and discounts.

Federally Funded Rebate Programs

As part of the Inflation Reduction Act, Wisconsin will receive nearly $149 million for Home Energy Rebates. Rebates will be provided through two programs: Home Efficiency Rebates and Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates.

IRA Guidebook [PDF]

Home Efficiency Rebates

The Home Efficiency Rebate Program will provide rebates to reduce the price of energy-saving, whole-home improvements, such as insulation and efficient heating and cooling equipment in existing single-family and multifamily buildings. Rebates will likely be double for low- and moderate-income households.

Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates

The Home Electrification and Appliance Rebate Program will provide instant discounts to households installing heat pumps and other efficient electric equipment that does not replace the same kind of equipment. Additional qualified improvements include, but are not limited to, insulation, air sealing, and upgraded electrical panels. This program will be available to Wisconsin residents in single-family homes and multifamily buildings, earning 150% of Area Median Income (AMI) or less.

1 How much money might I be able to receive for a home energy project?

Per the DOE, you could receive between $2,000 and $14,000 depending on your personal circumstances, the projects you complete, and the amount of energy you save. Wisconsin's program is in the design phase and eligible technologies are still to be determined.


Type of Home Energy Project	Maximum Rebate Per Household Below 80% AMI	Maximum Rebate Per Household Above 80% AMI
Home efficiency project with at least 20% predicted energy savings	80% of project costs up to $4,000	50% of project costs up to $2,000 (maximum of $200,000 for a multifamily building)
Home efficiency project with at least 35% predicted energy savings	80% of project costs up to $8,000	50% of project costs up to $4,000 (maximum $400,000 for a multifamily building)
Home electrification project qualified technologies (only households with an income <150% AMI are eligible)	100% of project costs up to technology cost maximums*; up to $14,000	50% of project costs up to technology cost maximums*; up to $14,000 (households with incomes >150% AMI are not eligible)

*Maximum rebate costs for home electrification qualified technologies are:

ENERGY STAR® electric heat pump water heater – up to $1,750
ENERGY STAR electric heat pump for space heating and cooling – up to $8,000
ENERGY STAR electric heat pump clothes dryer – up to $840
ENERGY STAR electric stove, cooktop, range, or oven – up to $840
Electric load service center – up to $4,000
Electric wiring – up to $2,500
Insulation, air sealing, and ventilation – up to $1,600

2 Am I eligible to receive federally funded Home Energy Rebates?

All Wisconsin residents completing qualified energy efficiency upgrades in single-family and multifamily buildings will likely be eligible for Home Efficiency Rebates. Households below 80% of the area median income will be eligible for higher rebates.

A low- or moderate-income household, where the total annual income is less than 150% of the area median income, is eligible for Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates if you meet one of the following:

Live in a low- or moderate-income household.
Own a multifamily building with low- or moderate-income households comprising at least 50% of the building's units.

Note: A single household address may not receive a rebate from both the Home Efficiency Rebate and the Home Electrification and Appliance Program for the same upgrade or equipment type. However, projects receiving rebates from either of these programs may also be eligible to receive Focus on Energy rebates.

3 Can I also receive Focus on Energy rebates and discounts for these same upgrades?

You may be eligible for Focus on Energy rebates, in addition to certain Home Energy Rebates, if you are a customer of a participating Wisconsin gas or electric utility or cooperative. Review the participating utility list to confirm you are eligible.

4 Will these rebates be available to homeowners retroactively?

Wisconsin does not intend to make rebates available for projects which have already been completed when Home Energy Rebates are launched.

5 Want to learn even more about the Home Energy Rebates? Check out these websites.

Check out DOE's Home Energy Rebates website and cleanenergy.gov for more information.