Wisconsin - Home Efficiency Rebate (HER) Program

August 02, 2024

Summary

Note: The Federal Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) created the Home Efficiency Rebates (HER) Program. The IRA established the main parameters for this program, but allowed the states to customize the program to meet their state-specific needs. The program is designed to provide rebates for whole-home energy improvements. Actual rebate amounts are determined by the level of modeled or measured energy savings and the income level of the applicant. See summary below and program website for complete details. 

Rebate values vary based on income level and modeled energy savings. Multifamily buildings can qualify a whole building for low or moderate income if at least 50% of occupied units meet those thresholds.

Federal guidance requires states to offer retroactive rebates for Home Efficiency Rebate (HOMES) projects initiated on or after August 16, 2022, that meet certain requirements. To be eligible for retroactive HOMES program rebates, projects will need to meet ALL final federal and state program requirements, unless otherwise stated below.

Program Overview

Implementing Sector: State
Category: Financial Incentive
State: Wisconsin
Incentive Type: Rebate Program
Web Site: https://focusonenergy.com/home-energy-rebates
Administrator: Focus on Energy
Start Date:
Eligible Renewable/Other Technologies:
  • Comprehensive Measures/Whole Building
Incentive Amount: Varies based on modeled energy savings, household income level, and single family or multifamily status.

Authorities

Name: P.A. 117-169

Contact

Name: Focus on Energy
Organization: Focus on Energy
Address:
WI
Phone: (800) 762-7077
Email: focusinfo@focusonenergy.com

This information is sourced from DSIRE; the most comprehensive source of information on incentives and policies that support renewables and energy efficiency in the United States. Established in 1995, DSIRE is operated by the N.C. Clean Energy Technology Center at N.C. State University.