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IRA Home Energy Rebates

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

As part of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), Wisconsin has been allocated $149 million for Home Energy Rebates. Focus on Energy was chosen by the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin to deliver IRA Home Energy Rebate Programs. Both Home Efficiency Rebates (HOMES) and Home Electrification and Appliance Rebate (HEAR) are NOW AVAILABLE.

Steps to Participate
Participation in IRA Home Energy Rebates is as easy as 1-2-3!

Home Energy Rebates - Income Qualification

Income
Qualification

Register Contractor Selection

Registered Contractor or
Equipment Selection

Home Energy Rebates Complete Project

Complete
Project

1

Complete Income Qualification

Qualify for both IRA Home Energy Rebate Programs today! Eligibility and rebate amounts are based on household income. All homeowners are eligible to participate in HOMES. Low-income or moderate-income households can participate in HEAR.

2

Select your IRA Registered Contractor or Qualifying Equipment

Start your home energy upgrade process by finding an IRA Registered Contractor or store selling qualifying equipment. Registered Contractors are trusted program partners and can help you decide which program and upgrades are right for your home. Many will also be able to help you safely switch from dual fuel to electric appliances. 

3

Begin your project

Determine which program is right for your home and energy saving goals. You may only participate in one program at a time.

Home Efficiency Rebate Program (HOMES)

HOMES offers rebates for energy-saving home improvements, including insulation and efficient heating/cooling equipment. Participants need a home energy assessment to identify eligible upgrades. Rebate amounts are based on a household’s income level and predicted energy savings from recommended upgrades.

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Home Electrification and Appliance Rebate Program (HEAR)

HEAR provides rebates to households installing heat pumps and other efficient electric equipment to help further electrify their homes. Additional qualified improvements include insulation, air sealing, upgraded electrical panels and wiring, and laundry and kitchen appliances. This program is available to Wisconsin residents in single-family homes and multifamily buildings, earning 150% of Area Median Income (AMI) or less.

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Check out this IRA Home Energy Rebates overview video to hear a basic program explanation, income qualification, participation, and more.

IRA Home Energy Rebates are not the only ways to save on your home energy projects. You may be eligible for other programs, including Focus on Energy rebates and discounts, the Weatherization Assistance Program, and tax credits. Plus, you can combine many of these with IRA Home Energy Rebates for even more savings! The Get Started tool will help you identify what you are eligible for.

If you qualify at 80% AMI for IRA programs, you are already qualified for income-based Focus on Energy programs. No need to go through the process again!

Multifamily
If you are an owner or property manager of a multifamily property, please contact the Energy Advisor in your area to learn how you can participate.

If you are a tenant, please share the program website with your building owner/property manager to see how everyone can benefit with IRA Home Energy Rebate upgrades. You can also visit our Renter Resources page to see what steps you can take for yourself or fill out the landlord referral form.

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Frequently Asked Questions

 

Multifamily FAQ

Yes. If your tenant occupies the unit as their primary residence and meets the income requirements, that unit is eligible. Your income, as the property owner, is not a factor.

Yes. Renters can qualify based on their own household income, if the unit is their primary residence. However, the property owner must agree to all work done, and any upgrades installed must stay with the property, even if the tenant moves out.

If you don't occupy the home as your primary residence, your income cannot be used to establish eligibility for that property. Eligibility must be based on the income of the tenant living there.

Specific improvements within HEAR are available for new construction. The building will need to go through the same process and meet many of the same requirements as existing buildings:

• Income Qualification
• Submission for Reservation
• Installation of equipment
• Submission of Rebate

Additional information from project owners may be required. All work completed for the HEAR program must be done by IRA Registered Contractors.

Retrofit projects are eligible. Projects must meet all program requirements. Contact your Energy Advisor to determine whether your project is eligible.

All work completed for the HOMES and HEAR programs must be done by IRA Registered Contractors.

Once determined your building is a good fit for IRA Home Energy Rebates, follow these general steps.

  1. Income Qualification
    • By Unit – Rebate eligibility and amounts are based on tenant household income. If at least 50% of tenants are considered low- or moderate-income, the entire building may qualify for that rebate level.
    • Building Level – Some property types or classifications, may qualify the whole building without individual income qualification. See the Streamlined Eligibility section of the IRA Income Qualification Checklist for more information.
  2. Energy Assessment –Whole-building HOMES rebates require an energy assessment using approved modeling software.
  3. Submission for Reservation – Your IRA Registered Contractor submits the required documentation for project approval and rebate reservation. Reservations are valid for one year.
  4. Complete Installation – Install the approved equipment and complete the project.
  5. Request Payment – Once approved, your rebate will be processed in approximately 28 days.

The program aims to approve projects within 28 days. Project complexity and other extenuating circumstances may increase this approval time.

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