IRA Home Energy Rebate Programs are Available

Wisconsin continues to offer IRA Home Energy Rebate programs (HOMES and HEAR). These programs are available and will continue beyond 2025. We are still:

• Processing Income Qualification applications
• Processing project reservations
• Reviewing project submissions
• Paying rebates

Federal Tax Credits Ending December 31, 2025
Some federal tax credits, including those Energy-Efficient Home Improvements (under Section 25C) and Residential Clean Energy (Section 25D) will expire at the end of 2025. Until then, homeowners can claim up to 30% of the cost of qualifying improvements, after rebates and discounts. Eligible improvements include:

• Heat pumps and heat pump water heaters
• Insulation, windows, and doors
• Biomass stoves
• EV chargers and home energy audits
• Solar panels, geothermal systems, battery storage, and more

25C and 25D projects must be installed and paid for by December 31, 2025.
These credits are nonrefundable—they only apply if the homeowner owes federal income tax. Customers should always check with their tax preparer for qualification, installation, and payment deadlines.

Maximum Savings
IRA Home Energy Rebates and tax credits can be stacked with FOCUS ON ENERGY® incentives on qualified equipment to further reduce project costs.

Focus on Trade Allies

Get to know the Trade Allies and how they can help you with your next home project. 

Trade Allies are contractors and service providers delivering energy efficiency and technical expertise to your home when you work with Focus on Energy. Many Trade Allies have specialties that set them apart from other contractors.

Find out what they can do to help you save on your energy-efficient home upgrades and continue on your energy efficiency journey with a Focus on Energy Trade Ally today! 

Focus on Warming Up to Winter

As 2025 starts to wane and 2026 comes into focus, we would like to take a moment to talk about comfort. Making your space more energy efficient should not mean sacrificing comfort and that is exactly the sentiment that inspired the Focus on Comfort Pack. This Pack includes seven easy-to-install products and designed to cut your energy use. Plus, items like switch and outlet gaskets and door sweeps help insulate your home, keeping it the right temperature all year round. Best of all, the Focus on Comfort Pack is free, so there is nothing standing between you and a more comfortable, more energy-efficient home.

Order Your Pack Today!

15 Minutes is all it Takes to Start Your Energy Efficiency Journey!

Kick off your energy-saving journey in just 15 minutes with the debut episode of "Watt's Up, Wisconsin?", the new Focus on Energy podcast.

15 minutes is all it takes to start our energy efficiency journey! 

Executive Director Erin Soman shares the inspiring origin of this Wisconsin-born, bipartisan program and how it’s helped residents across the state reduce energy waste and lower utility bills. Whether you're looking to boost comfort, cut costs, or make your home more efficient, this episode is the perfect starting point.

This episode is your perfect intro to all the ways Focus on Energy can help you save money, boost comfort, and build a more energy-smart Wisconsin.

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Wisconsin Businesses Leading the Way in Energy Efficiency

Wisconsin businesses and communities are setting the bar high for energy efficiency and for more than a decade, Focus on Energy honors their successes every year with the Energy Efficiency Excellence Awards. 

The 2025 winners include family farms, manufacturers, city governments, and even major cultural venues. From the Finger Family Farm in Peshtigo saving enough energy to power homes with smarter dairy operations, to the Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa completing 75 energy-efficient projects that make Tribal homes healthier, safer, and more affordable, these award recipients show how innovation and efficiency go hand-in-hand. 

Their work saves money, reduces energy waste, and helps keep Wisconsin moving toward a cleaner future—for all of us.

Watch the EEE Winner Playlist

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