Federal and state tax incentives are now available to home and business owners who install energy efficient
equipment, adopt renewable energy measures or improve the overall efficiency of a home or building. Wisconsin
manufacturers can also exempt the sales taxes they pay on energy used to make their products.
Focus on Energy will help you take advantage of these federal and state tax breaks. Click on the links below
to learn more.
Federal Tax Incentives
Residential energy efficiency and renewable energy tax incentives
This fact sheet provides information about federal tax incentives available for residential energy efficiency
and renewable energy technologies.
Residential Federal Tax Credits
Business energy efficiency and renewable energy tax incentives
This fact sheet provides information about federal tax incentives available for business energy efficiency
and renewable energy technologies.
Business Federal Tax Credits
State of Wisconsin Tax Incentives
Wisconsin manufacturers can now exempt the sales tax they pay on energy used to make their products. To
claim this benefit, manufacturers must determine the percentage of energy used to manufacture products and
provide an exemption certificate to each utility. The link below provides more information and a copy of
the exemption form.
Wisconsin Department of Revenue
Database of State Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency (DSIRE)
DSIRE is a comprehensive source of information on state, local, utility, and federal incentives and policies that promote renewable energy and energy efficiency. Click on the links below for specific information on federal incentives and policies.
Useful links
The Web sites below provide helpful information about these incentives.
