Home Efficiency Rebates

Ready to Make Your Home Energy Efficient?

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

HOMES provides rebates to help 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.

IRA Home Efficiency Rebate 5 Step Process

Where do I Start?

By pre-qualifying for the program, you will learn what rebates you may be eligible for. If you qualify for income-based rebates, you will be asked to provide additional information to verify your household details.

By reviewing the IRA Income Qualification Checklist, you can have your documents ready when applying. We encourage online applications for quicker processing and results but have a print-ready option too.

The short video, IRA Home Energy Rebates Income Qualification Process, explains income qualification step-by-step.

Online Income Application Income Application (PDF)

If you were previously approved for HEAR you are automatically approved for HOMES. If you need a copy of your existing approval notification or need an update on your application status, please contact us at 800.762.7077.

Finding A Trusted Partner

Once you know what rebate level you are eligible for, it’s time to find your IRA Registered Contractor. From getting an energy assessment to receiving your rebate, your Registered Contractor will help guide you through the program every step of the way.

Find an IRA Registered Contractor

IRA Registered Contractors have met program standards of certification, licenses, and training. Work must be completed and submitted by an IRA Registered Contractor to receive rebates.

Get an Assessment

A home energy assessment must be done before any work is started. By providing nine months of utility data, your assessment will accurately assess potential energy savings to help you and your energy assessor create a project plan. An energy model of your home predicts how much energy you will save. You will receive an energy report, detailing energy-saving home improvements. Be sure to ask questions and understand the different upgrade options available to you.

Many IRA Registered Contractors provide energy assessments. If yours does not, they can help you find an IRA Registered Energy Assessor who can or use the Home Energy Assessments filter in our search tool. 

There is a cost for the assessment. Low-income households are eligible for up to a $500 rebate to help cover the cost. Tax credits to help offset these costs are also available. Ask your energy assessor for more details.

Find an IRA Registered Contractor

Project and 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 available rebates. Projects must reduce energy usage by at least 20%.

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.

Qualifying projects must include an upgrade such as insulation and air sealing, or ENERGY STAR® certified heating, cooling, or water heating equipment. Select ENERGY STAR appliances, windows, doors, and skylights are also eligible to be included. Your energy assessor can also provide you with a list of qualified project improvements to maximize the energy saving needs of your home.

Retroactive Rebates for Qualified Projects
Federal guidance requires states to offer retroactive rebates for Home Efficiency Rebate (HOMES) projects initiated on or after August 16, 2022. To be eligible for retroactive HOMES program rebates, projects must meet all current program requirements. This includes the requirement that an energy assessment was done before any upgrades were started.

Wisconsin HOMES Retroactive Rebate Requirements

Enjoy Upgrades and Savings

Once your energy efficiency upgrades are complete, your IRA Registered Contractor will submit your project for payment. You will receive an installation certificate that shows all the improvements made as part of your HOMES project. This certificate is proof of the financial investment made in your home, which is especially useful if you sell your home. You will also receive a survey where you can tell us how you’re enjoying your new home upgrades.

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Resources

Podcast with Sustainable Sun Prairie discussing IRA Home Energy Rebates and HOMES benefits and participation (60 minutes).
Home assessments
- Focus on Energy
- U.S. Department of Energy