Incentives effective May 1, 2019

You may be eligible for larger Tier 2 incentives if your household income level is at or below the limits outlined in this table.

2019 State Median Income Limits by Household Size

• Download the Income Eligibility Application or call 855.339.8866.
• Review the Income Guidelines for program terms and instruction.
• Additional support documents.
  • Self-Employed Income Report Form (S-EIRF)
  • Zero Income Form

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• Must be a customer of a participating utility. Focus on Energy incentives are available to Wisconsin residential customers of participating utilities. 
• At least 51% of the home’s heating must come from a participating utility (electric or natural gas). Homes heated with wood, oil, LP, etc. are not eligible for an incentive.
• Offer is valid for equipment and products purchased and installed between May 1, 2019 and December 31, 2019.
• Only single-family dwellings and multifamily dwellings with three or fewer units are eligible for incentives included in this application. Incentives may be available for other customer or property types. Please visit https://focusonenergy.com/business for more information.
• Incentives may not exceed the total purchase price of the improvement.
• The home is not eligible for incentives if the home has received an incentive from Focus on Energy for insulation or air sealing work in the last 3 years (1095 days).
• The only costs eligible for incentives are materials and external labor.
• Allow approximately 8-10 weeks for your completed application to be processed. Incomplete applications cannot be processed. Failure to complete the application in full and provide the required supporting documentation will either delay the payment process or result in your application being denied. Receipt of an application does not guarantee payment of an incentive.
• The program is not responsible for items (i.e. applications, supporting documentation, incentive checks) lost or damaged in the mail.
• Focus on Energy will only pay one incentive for each type of improvement. Incentives paid on this application cannot be claimed on another Focus on Energy application. Similarly, incentives can only be paid to one person or entity (i.e., either the resident or landlord, not both).
• Focus on Energy will only pay for one total improvement every three years.
• All projects will be tested using the current BPI Building Analyst procedure related to the visual inspection of the CAZ ((ANSI/BPI-1200-S-2017 section 7.7), visual inspection of the combustion appliance/s and venting system/s (ANSI/BPI-1200-S-2017 section 7.8) and a spillage assessment (ANSI/BPI-1200-S-2017 section 7.9). 
• Carbon Monoxide Alarms must be installed or present on all conditioned floors.
• All installations are subject to verification inspection by the program for proper installation.
• Participants must allow, if requested, the program or a program representative reasonable access to their home to verify the installed installation.

• A current residential customer of a participating utility in Wisconsin at the time of improvement or a landlord who paid for the improvement in the residence of a current residential customer of a participating utility in Wisconsin at the time of improvement; and
• Installing qualifying energy efficient improvements in an existing residential dwelling. New construction does not qualify.
• Improving the air sealing and insulation of an existing site. Insulation and air sealing work in a newly built addition is not eligible for incentives.

• It meets all installation requirements as outlined in our eligibility guidelines by installation type:
  • ENERGY STAR Air Sealing
  • Attic Insulation
  • Foundation Insulation
  • Wall Insulation
  • Duct Sealing
• It is purchased new. Resale material or material that is leased, rebuilt, rented, received from insurance claims, received from a manufacturer warranty, purchase through Focus on Energy or won as a prize does not qualify. 
• Improvement is installed by a Focus on Energy Home Performance with ENERGY STAR Trade Ally or Air Sealing & Insulation Trade Ally. 
• Installation is conforming to all applicable building, local, state and federal codes, standards, ordinances and regulations, and manufacturer specifications.
• Installation is completed prior to submittal of this application at the address listed on the application.
• It is installed in a property owned by the applicant, or the applicant has received permission from the property owner to install the equipment. If you do not own the property where this equipment is installed, as a residing tenant you are responsible for obtaining the owner’s permission to install the equipment for which you are applying for an incentive. Submission of this application indicates that you have obtained this permission.

• Be postmarked no later than 60 days after the installation date; and
• Be signed by the purchaser (utility account holder, landlord, or applicant signing on behalf of the utility account holder) or Trade Ally; and 
• Include itemized contractor invoice(s) or proof of purchase receipt(s) containing:
  • Improvement
  • Total installed cost
  • Purchase date or installation date 
  • Professional contractor’s business/company name, address, and phone number
  • Balance due of zero, paid in full stamp, or payment terms

• Must be a customer of a participating utility company and have not participated in the Express Efficiency or the Simple Energy Efficiency Program within the last three years.
• Renters must obtain permission from their landlord or property manager to install energy efficient products.
• Please have your electric and gas utility account number available prior to ordering.

3 – 800 Lumen A-lamp LED light bulbs
1 –  Tier 1 Advanced Power Strip
1 – Pipe Wrap Roll 15'
1 – Hot Water Temperature Card 

6 – 650 Lumen BR30 LED 65w Equivalent Reflector

4 — 9w LED 60w Equivalent General Purpose A-lamp
2 — 11w LED 75w Equivalent General Purpose A-lamp
1 — Pipe Wrap 15’ roll

2 — 9w LED 60w Equivalent General Purpose A-lamp
6 — 5w LED 40w Equivalent Candelabra Lamp

3 — 5w LED 40w Equivalent Globe
2 — 9w LED 60w Equivalent General Purpose A-lamp
2 — 1.0 GPM Faucet Aerator
1 — 1.5 GPM Showerhead w/Pipe Thread Tape
1 — Hot Water Temperature Card
1 — Pipe Wrap 15’ roll

3 — 5w LED 40w Equivalent Globe
2 — 1.0 GPM Faucet Aerator
1 — 1.5 GPM Handheld Showerhead w/Pipe Thread Tape
1 — Hot Water Temperature Card
1— Pipe Wrap 15’ roll

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• ENERGY STAR® qualified Light Emitting Diode (LED) Light Bulbs
  LEDs use at least 75% less energy than incandescent bulbs, producing less heat and more light per watt. Plus, they have an extremely long life span, typically 15,000 hours or longer.

• High-Efficiency Showerhead
  Efficient showerheads lower the gallons of water used per minute, without compromising performance – allowing you to use less water, and potentially lowering water and heating bills.
   
• Water-Saving Bathroom Faucet Aerators 
  These simple screw-in aerators reduce water use in your sinks while providing the pressure you need to wash.  Reducing your water use will save you money on the cost of heating your water.
   
• Advanced Power Strip (APS)
  Advanced Power Strips are designed primarily for home entertainment centers and home office areas. They work by preventing electronics from drawing power when they are off or not being used. 
   
• Pipe insulation
  Pipe insulation may be used on domestic cold and hot water pipes. Pipe insulation will help to reduce heat loss by up to 80 percent through hot water pipes and will stop sweating on cold water pipes.

*Includes installation and smart thermostat incentive. NOTE: Your smart thermostat must be purchased from and installed by a Trade Ally contractor. Work with your Trade Ally to ensure the equipment you install qualifies for Focus on Energy incentives. Qualified equipment lists and complete eligibility requirements are listed in the Equipment Qualifications section.

You may be eligible for larger Tier 2 incentives if your household income level is at or below the limits outlined in this table.

2019 State Median Income Limits by Household Size

Follow these steps to be approved for Tier 2 incentives:

• Download the Income Eligibility Application or call 855.339.8866.
• Review the Income Guidelines for program terms and instruction.
• Collect required documentation and submit your application.
  • Self-Employed Income Report Form (S-EIRF)
  • Zero Income Form
• Receive approval notification and move forward with your projects.

Propane Multi-Stage Furnace with ECM, 90%+ AFUE
Pre-Qualified 90%+ AFUE Propane Furnaces with ECM [PDF]
Propane Furnace Eligibility Requirements

Natural Gas Multi-Stage Furnace with ECM, 95%+ AFUE
Pre-Qualified 95%+ AFUE Natural Gas Furnaces with ECM [PDF]
Natural Gas Furnace Eligibility Requirements

Natural Gas Multi-Stage Furnace with ECM and 95%+ AFUE  Installed with a 16+ SEER Central Air Conditioner
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Furnace and AC Eligibility Requirements

Modulating Natural Gas Boiler with Outdoor Reset Control, 95% AFUE
Pre-Qualified 95%+ AFUE Natural Gas Boilers
Boiler Eligibility Requirements

Modulating Combination Natural Gas Boiler with Integrated Domestic Hot Water and Outdoor Reset Control, 95%+ AFUE
Pre-Qualified 95%+ AFUE Natural Gas Combination Boilers
Combination Boiler Eligibility Requirements

PLEASE NOTE: Thermostat much be purchased from and installed by a Trade Ally contractor to be eligible for the $75 incentive. If purchased online or from a retailer, please use the Retail Smart Thermostat Application available at focusonenergy.com/smart

Pre-Qualified - Smart Thermostats

Smart Thermostat Eligibility Requirements

ECM Replacement
Pre-Qualified - Replacement ECM
Electronically Commutated Motor (ECM) Eligibility Requirements

Air Source Heat Pump Directory
Air Source Heat Pump Eligibility Requirements

Ductless Mini-Split Heat Pump for Electric Resistance Heated Home, 18+ SEER and 9.0+ HSPF 
Ductless Mini-Split Heat Pump Directory
Ductless Mini-Split Heat Pump Eligibility Requirements

Indirect Water Heater for Home Heating Boiler
Indirect Water Heater Eligibility Requirements

Heating & Cooling Improvements Overview

Benefits of Upgrading Mechanical Equipment / Smart Thermostats

General Program Terms and Eligibility Requirements

• Must be a customer of a participating utility. Focus on Energy incentives are available to Wisconsin residential customers of participating utilities.
• Offer is valid for eligible equipment and products purchased and installed between January 1, 2019 and December 31, 2019
• Only single family dwellings and multifamily dwellings with three or fewer units are eligible for incentives included in this application. Incentives may be available for other customer or property types. Please visit focusonenergy.com/business for more information.
• Incentives may not exceed the total purchase price of the energy efficient equipment. The only costs eligible for incentives are: materials; equipment; external labor.
• Allow approximately 8-10 weeks for your completed application to be processed. Incomplete applications cannot be processed. Failure to complete the application in full and provide the required supporting documentation will either delay the payment process or result in your application being denied. Receipt of an application does not guarantee payment of an incentive.
• The program is not responsible for items (i.e. applications, supporting documentation, incentive checks) lost or damaged in the mail.
• Focus on Energy will only pay one incentive for each piece of equipment. Incentives paid on this application cannot be claimed on another Focus on Energy application. Similarly, incentives can only be paid to one person or entity (i.e., either the resident or landlord, not both).
• All equipment installations are subject to verification inspection by the program to ensure the equipment is properly installed and operating.
• Participants must allow, if requested, the program or a program representative reasonable access to their home to verify the installed equipment.
• See the current list of qualified products for most equipment. If you have a question concerning one of the lists, please email homerewards@focusonenergy.com with “Equipment” in the subject line.

• A current residential customer of a participating utility in Wisconsin at the time of equipment purchase and installation; or
• A landlord (who is not the utility account holder) who paid for the equipment installed in the residence of a current residential customer of a participating utility in Wisconsin at the time of equipment purchase and installation; and
• Installing qualifying energy efficient equipment in an existing residential dwelling. New construction does not qualify.

• It meets all equipment-specific, energy efficiency, and program requirements as outlined in our eligibility guidelines by equipment type:
  • Furnace
  • Boiler
  • Furnace and AC combination
  • Smart Thermostat
  • Combination Boiler
  • Electronically Commutated Motor (ECM)
  • Air Source Heat Pump (ASHP)
  • Ductless Mini-Split Heat Pump
  • Indirect Water Heater
• It is replacing existing equipment used for the same purposes. Equipment additions to a residential dwelling, which are not replacing existing equipment, do not qualify.
• It is purchased new. Resale material or material that is leased, rebuilt, rented, received from insurance claims, received from a manufacturer warranty, purchase through Focus on Energy or won as a prize does not qualify. Equipment purchased with a home warranty is eligible if the incentive does not exceed the total purchase price of the energy efficient equipment less the home warranty reimbursement.
• Equipment is installed by a professional contractor with appropriate insurance, permits, and licenses. A valid Wisconsin State professional contractor’s license or credential is required.
• Equipment is installed conforming to all applicable building, local, state and federal codes, standards, ordinances and regulations, and manufacturer specifications.
• Equipment is installed and operational prior to submittal of this application at the address listed on the application.
• It is installed in a property owned by the applicant, or the applicant has received permission from the property owner to install the equipment. If you do not own the property where this equipment is installed, as a residing tenant you are responsible for obtaining the owner’s permission to install the equipment for which you are applying for an incentive. Submission of this application indicates that you have obtained this permission.

• Be postmarked no later than 60 days after the installation date.
• Be signed by the purchaser (Utility Account Holder, Landlord, or Applicant signing on behalf of the Utility Account Holder).
• Include tax information for landlord or Trade Ally if receiving the incentive
• Include itemized contractor invoice(s) or proof of purchase receipt(s) containing:
  • Equipment make and model
  • Total installed cost (itemized by each equipment/product installed)
  • Total number of units installed
  • Purchase date or installation date
  • Professional contractor’s business/company name, address, and phone number
  • Balance due of zero, paid in full stamp, or payment terms

• Discounts are available only at participating retailers and apply only to select lighting products for a limited time, while supplies last.
• Limit 25 discounted bulbs per customer.
• Discounts do not apply to ENERGY STAR® qualified fixtures, fans or lamps.

All CFLs contain about 5 milligrams of mercury per bulb, which is less than you find in an average watch battery. Though it’s an extremely small amount, these bulbs do need to be recycled properly. Also, if a CFL breaks, you should take special steps as advised by the EPA. Download this Fact Sheet to learn how to properly clean up and dispose of a broken CFL.

Find a retailer that recycles CFLs. 

• Homes must receive electricity and/or natural gas from Wisconsin utilities participating in Focus on Energy.
• Homes must be built in Wisconsin and meet all program energy efficiency requirements and standards.

Ask your Focus on Energy Building Performance Consultant about having a geothermal heat pump or a solar electric system installed.

• NHCP 2019 Program Guide
• New Homes Overview 
• Frequently Asked Questions

Solar electric (PV) system

Geothermal heat pump system

Download Solar & Geothermal Fact Sheet

*Maximum incentive amounts are based on system cost averages from the previous 12 months and may be updated every six months.

Renewable project funding from Focus on Energy is available for Geothermal Heat Pumps and Solar Electric systems. Geothermal heat pumps use stable ground temperatures to heat your home or business. Solar electric system incentives are available on select qualifying solar photovoltaic equipment. Work with A renewable Trade Ally contractor to help you earn incentives from Focus on Energy on qualifying equipment.

• System must be installed on a site served by a participating electric utility. 
• System and components must have a minimum of a five-year warranty.
• Incentive cannot exceed cost to customer.
• Systems purchased and installed between January 1, 2019 and December 31, 2019 are eligible for funding under the 2019 program year only.
• The only costs eligible for incentives are materials, equipment, and external labor.
• Funding is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis on an annual basis. Check remaining funding in the tables above.
• The program is not responsible for items (i.e. applications, supporting documentation, incentive checks) lost or damaged in the mail.
• Focus on Energy will only pay one incentive for each technology per site per calendar year. Incentives paid on this application cannot be claimed on another Focus on Energy application. Similarly, incentives can only be paid to one person or entity.
• All equipment installations are subject to verification inspection by the program to ensure the equipment is properly installed and operating. Participants must allow, if requested, the program or a program representative reasonable access to their home or business to verify the installed equipment.
• You must be a current customer of a participating electric utility in Wisconsin at the time of equipment purchase and installation. For specific equipment eligibility review the following resources:
  • Solar Electric (PV) systems
  • Geothermal Heat Pump systems
• The system is purchased new. Resale equipment, new parts installed in existing equipment, or equipment that is leased, rebuilt, rented, received from insurance claims, received from a warranty, received from a grant, or won as a prize do not qualify.
• Equipment is installed by a professional contractor with a valid Wisconsin State professional contractor’s license, appropriate insurance, and permits.
• Equipment is installed conforming to all applicable building, local, state and federal codes, standards, ordinances and regulations, and manufacturer specifications.
• The system is installed in a property owned by the applicant, or the applicant has received permission from the property owner to install the equipment. If you do not own the property where this equipment is installed, as a residing tenant you are responsible for obtaining the owner’s permission to install the equipment for which you are applying for an incentive. Your submission of this application indicates that you have obtained this permission.
• All necessary utility service improvement costs are the responsibility of the customer.
• All necessary service improvement costs, including transformers and service lines, are the responsibility of the customer.
• System installations must be in compliance with all state, local and federal codes, standards and requirements, including any and all applicable utility standards.
• System must be installed in conformity with the manufacturer’s specifications and all applicable codes and standards.
• System owners and installers must obtain all required permits.
• If the project site is serviced by a participating Focus on Energy utility and uses a non-residential rate, the project site does not have to be owned by the applicant. The project/system equipment, however, must be owned by the applicant in order to qualify and confirmation of this ownership should be provided. System ownership must revert to the property owner after a specified period of time, not to exceed 25 years.
• In order to receive a commercial incentive, the system must be connected through a non-residential rate meter.
• Allow approximately 8-10 weeks for your completed application to be processed. Incomplete applications cannot be processed. Failure to complete the application in full and provide the required supporting documentation will either delay the payment process or result in your application being denied. Receipt of an application does not guarantee payment of an incentive.
• Focus on Energy will only pay one incentive for each piece of equipment. Incentives paid on this application cannot be claimed on another Focus on Energy application. Similarly, incentives can only be paid to one person or entity (i.e., either the resident or landlord, not both).

• Have been purchased within the past 60 days.
• Are not purchased for resale, leased, rebuilt, rented, received from insurance claims or a manufacturer warranty, or won as a prize.
• Do not qualify for other Focus on Energy incentives.
• Replace an existing thermostat that does not qualify for an incentive.
• Connect with Wi-Fi.
• Feature integrated occupancy-sensing capability, such as motion sensors or geofencing with setback.
• Are listed in our Pre-Qualified - Smart Thermostats.

• Homes with a natural gas furnace must be a customer of a participating electric utility and gas utility.
• Homes with a natural gas boiler must be a customer of a participating gas utility.
• Homes with an air-source heat pump must be a customer of a participating electric utility.
• Homes heated by liquid petroleum (LP) gas or a geothermal heat pump are not eligible.
• Offer is limited to one incentive per home heating system and two per household.