Home Energy Rebates · WI

Wisconsin home energy rebates (2026)

In Wisconsin, HEEHR rebates for electric appliances and HOMES rebates for whole-home upgrades are open. Federal tax credits for home energy upgrades ended after 2025; income-qualified households can still apply for weatherization.

Checked against Wisconsin’s own pages on October 12, 2026

HEEHR · electric appliances

IRA Home Electrification and Appliance Rebate (HEAR) — Focus on Energy

Open open (under 150% AMI); since Sept. 1, 2026 no retail post-purchase or instant-discount requests for equipment replacing fossil fuel appliances

Run by: Public Service Commission of Wisconsin; delivered by Focus on Energy
Launched: December 2024 (first program components)
Amounts: Under 80% AMI: 100% of project cost up to $14,000; 80-150% AMI: 50% up to $14,000. Caps: heat pump water heater $1,750; heat pump $8,000; panel $4,000; wiring $2,500; insulation/ventilation/air sealing $1,600; heat pump dryer $840; electric stove/cooktop/range $840. Over 150% AMI not eligible.

Official page ↗ · verified October 12, 2026

HOMES · whole-home upgrades

IRA Home Efficiency Rebates (HOMES) — Focus on Energy

Open open (all incomes)

Run by: Public Service Commission of Wisconsin; delivered by Focus on Energy
Launched: August 2024
Amounts: Single-family, 20-34% modeled savings: <80% AMI 100% up to $5,000; 80-150% AMI 50% up to $2,000; >150% AMI 50% up to $1,500. 35%+ savings: $10,000 / $4,000 / $3,000. Multifamily per-unit equivalents with building caps ($200,000-$500,000). Assessment has a cost; low-income households can get up to $500 toward it.

Official page ↗ · verified October 12, 2026

What Wisconsin’s pages say

Focus on Energy: Wisconsin allocated $149 million; 'Both Home Efficiency Rebates (HOMES) and Home Electrification and Appliance Rebate (HEAR) are NOW AVAILABLE.' HEAR page: 'Program changes for qualifying equipment go into effect September 1, 2026' and 'As of September 1, 2026, we can no longer accept retail post purchase or instant discount coupon requests for equipment replacing fossil fuel appliances' (Lowe's instant coupons issued before then honoured until expiry). Projects approved within about 28 days; reservations valid one year. Focus on Energy FAQ: Wisconsin's applications were DOE-approved in summer 2024; 'HOMES launched in August of 2024. Program components of HEAR launched in December 2024, while other components are expected to roll out in 2025.'

The Building Performance Association's June 2026 map, a trade-group source and the only national list since DOE stopped publishing one, lists Wisconsin as “Applied & Rebates Available (launched)”.

Local programs in Wisconsin

Utility and local programs from our metro research that are open now, each linked to its official page. Terms, limits and weatherization agencies are on each metro guide.

Minneapolis–St. Paul

Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI · the Wisconsin side

Part of the Minneapolis–St. Paul metro area reaches into Wisconsin. None of the programs in our Minneapolis–St. Paul research are specific to Wisconsin.

Status checked October 12, 2026 · Minneapolis–St. Paul guide →

Federal programs in Wisconsin

Closed Federal tax credits (25C and 25D): ended for work after December 31, 2025 (Public Law 119-21). 2025 work is claimed on 2025 returns with IRS Form 5695. What ended → IRS ↗

Open Weatherization Assistance Program: funded for FY2026; pays for efficiency work, starting with an energy audit, for households at or below 200% of federal poverty guidelines. Apply through Wisconsin’s weatherization agency. Who qualifies → DOE ↗

Open LIHEAP: funded for FY2026; helps pay heating and cooling bills through Wisconsin’s LIHEAP office. LIHEAP →

Open ENERGY STAR Rebate Finder: searches offers on certified products by ZIP code. Rebate Finder ↗

All verified October 12, 2026

Common questions

Are Home Energy Rebates available in Wisconsin right now?

In Wisconsin, HEEHR rebates for electric appliances and HOMES rebates for whole-home upgrades are open. As checked on October 12, 2026, HEEHR: open (under 150% AMI); since Sept. 1, 2026 no retail post-purchase or instant-discount requests for equipment replacing fossil fuel appliances. HOMES: open (all incomes).

Who runs Home Energy Rebates in Wisconsin?

Public Service Commission of Wisconsin; delivered by Focus on Energy.

Can I still get a federal tax credit for energy upgrades in Wisconsin?

No. The federal 25C and 25D credits ended for work after December 31, 2025, under Public Law 119-21, in every state. Work done in 2025 is claimed on 2025 returns with IRS Form 5695. Income-qualified households can still apply for the Weatherization Assistance Program.

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Sources

Checked October 12, 2026.

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