Home Efficiency Rebates

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Let Home Efficiency Rebates (HOMES) start saving you energy and money

The Home Efficiency Rebate Program will provide rebates to reduce the cost of energy-saving, whole-home improvements in existing single-family and multifamily buildings. We will be with you every step of the way. This simplified process shows what you can expect.


Home Efficiency Rebate Process

Get an Assessment

Getting a home energy assessment is an early step in the process of energy and financial savings. Understanding how your home uses energy will help you and your IRA Registered Contractor create a custom action plan. By updating equipment, insulating and air sealing your home, and exploring other ways your home can save energy, you will unlock qualifying rebates, instant discounts, or other incentives to save you money, energy, and be more comfortable.

There is a cost for the assessment. Low-income households are eligible for a rebate to help cover the cost. Tax credits to help offset these costs are also available to those who qualify. Ask your home assessor for more details.

Find an IRA Registered Contractor to get started with your assessment and program process.

To learn more about home assessments, check out these additional resources.

Focus on Energy, Energy Assessments

Energy.gov, Home Energy Assessment

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Savings and More

Income verification determines the level of rebates available to you. After your required home energy assessment, you will learn how much energy your house currently uses and identify opportunities to achieve savings. Households qualify for rebates based on how much energy they’re expected to save and their household income. The more energy you save, the higher the rebates available.


HOMES Rebates

Modeled Energy Savings
Income Level
Single Family
Multifamily*

20% - 34%

Household with incomes less than 80% AMI
100% of project cost, up to $5,000
100% of project costs, up to $5,000 per unit
Household with incomes between 80% AMI and 150% AMI
50% of project cost, up to $2,000
50% of project costs, up to $2,000 per unit, $200,000 building max
Household with incomes greater than 150% AMI
50% of project cost, up to $1,500
50% of project costs, up to $1,500 per unit, $200,000 building max

35% or greater

Household with incomes less than 80% AMI
100% of project cost, up to $10,000
100% of project costs, up to $10,000 per unit
Household with incomes between 80% AMI and 150% AMI
50% of project cost, up to $4,000
50% of project costs, up to $4,000 per unit, $400,000 building max
Household with incomes greater than 150% AMI
50% of project cost, up to $3,000
50% of project costs, up to $3,000 per unit, $400,000 building max

*Multifamily buildings can qualify a whole building for low or moderate income if at least 50% of occupied units meet those thresholds.

I recently completed work on my home to save energy and money. How can I apply to receive a rebate?

Federal guidance requires states to offer retroactive rebates for HomeEfficiency 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.

Wisconsin HOMES Retroactive Rebate Requirements

    Your Trusted Partner

    Finding a trustworthy partner in a home improvement process makes all the difference for success. An IRA Registered Contractor has met program standards of certification, licenses, training, and are ready to help you through the HOMES process of saving you energy and money.

    Find an IRA Registered Contractor to get started with your assessment and program process. As a newly available program, IRA Registered Contractors will continue to be added. Be patient as appointments fill up and check back often to see what businesses are participating in your area.

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    I’m Ready to Get Started!

    By pre-qualifying for the program, we can guide you to what rebates you are eligible for. If you qualify for income-based rebates, you will be asked to provide additional details to verify your household details. This checklist explains what documents you should have ready.

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