EXCITING ENERGY SAVINGS IN 2025!

Big news! In 2025, Wisconsin homeowners have amazing opportunities to save energy and money with expanded rebates from FOCUS ON ENERGY®, along with HOMES and HEAR introduced under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA).

Here’s why this matters: Wisconsin is among the first states to offer both programs to residents! IRA Home Energy Rebates can help you make energy-efficient upgrades to your home. Starting early this year, you’ll find instant discounts on contractor-installed solutions like ENERGY STAR® electric heat pumps, water heaters, and improved insulation. You’ll also be able to enjoy rebates on ENERGY STAR electric stoves, ovens, and heat pump clothes dryers purchased from retail stores.

More Savings with Focus on Energy!

Focus on Energy is increasing its residential program rebates! Here’s what you can expect starting January 2025:

• Enhanced HVAC discounts, including up to $100 for furnaces.
• Increased discounts for high-efficiency heat pumps.

We’ve made it easy to start your energy efficiency journey – Get Started!

Also, keep enjoying free shipping on energy-efficient products and free energy-saving packs from Focus on Energy’s newly streamlined Marketplace website. Plus, the online marketplace and product guides are now available in Spanish, making energy savings even more accessible.

RENTERS AND PROPERTY OWNERS – ATTENTION!

Rebates and incentives aren’t just for homeowners! Renters and property owners can benefit too, thanks to Focus on Energy’s Multifamily Energy Savings Program. Tenants can head to this one-stop shop which provides advice, along with energy-saving products for purchase from the Marketplace.

Explore all the energy-saving opportunities waiting for you at Focus on Energy and start 2025 by saving money AND energy!

Focus on Energy Online Marketplace – Now Available in Spanish!

Spanish-speaking customers can now experience the online marketplace in Spanish when they visit focusonenergymarketplace.com/?lang=es. Materials, such as pack installation guides, are bilingual to support customers who order from the English or Spanish online marketplace.

Maximize Your Energy Efficiency with aHome Energy Assessment

Do you experience issues in your home like drafty or stuffy rooms, high energy costs, or fluctuating temperatures, or ice dams? With a home energy assessment, you can receive expert advice from a Trade Ally contractor to help pinpoint issues in your home. A Trade Ally can inspect for:

• Drafts due to air sealing issues.
• Potential humidity problems due to improper ventilation or landscaping.
• Hot or cold areas of the home due to lack of air sealing or insulation.
• Health and safety issues due to combustion appliances.
• Issues leading to poor indoor air quality.

After the home energy assessment, you will receive a customized report with energy-saving recommendations tailored to your home. Using your report, the Trade Ally can help you prioritize efficiency upgrades before pricing out the work, presenting a contract, and completing improvements. If you decide to move forward with the improvements the Trade Ally recommends, you could be eligible for rebates from Focus on Energy.

Find a Trade Ally to schedule your home energy assessment today!

Don’t Wait to Insulate Your Attic

Insulation keeps heat where you want it: inside your living space during the colder months and outside your home when the weather heats up. With proper insulation, your HVAC system won’t have to work as hard to keep your home the temperature you like, meaning it could potentially help lower your energy costs.

We know insulation is crucial to keeping your home comfortable and saving money, but why is it important to insulate your attic, specifically?

Attic insulation plays a fundamental role in the overall health and safety of your home. Quality attic insulation and proper air sealing can protect your roof from heat and moisture damage. Bad attic insulation and lack of air sealing can create condensation and moisture issues, leading to mold and mildew growth potentially weakening your roof structure. Without proper attic insulation, your home could develop ice dams that form when heat escapes through your roof and the snow on top melts and refreezes. If left untreated, ice dams can force water to back up under the shingles and into the ceiling or walls of the house, leading to water staining, warped windows, buckling floors, and collapsing drywall or plaster.

Ready to upgrade your attic insulation? Focus on Energy offers rebates of up to $675 for attic insulation installed by a trusted Trade Ally contractor. If you prefer a more hands-on approach, Focus also offers rebates of $200 for qualifying DIY attic insulation and air sealing projects. Get started today!