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Home Efficiency Rebate (HOMES) Program
Home Efficiency Rebate (HOMES) Program – enables Wisconsin residents of all income levels, with an emphasis on lower-income households, to save on energy efficiency improvements and upgrades that reduce whole-home energy waste and consumption save money on utility bills. The HOMES program, administered through Focus on Energy, offers rebates for energy-saving home improvements such as insulation (attic, wall, sill and basement) and air sealing.
See the tabs above for more information, detailed instructions on how to participate in the HOMES program and rebate amounts.
Visit the Focus on Energy website for more information about the program or give us a call at 888.719.5905.
All Wisconsin residents completing qualified energy efficiency upgrades in single-family and multifamily buildings are eligible for HOMES rebates. Households below 80% of the area median income (AMI) and projects with greater than 35% energy savings are eligible for higher rebates.
To get started, residents should visit Focus on Energy’s HOMES Pre-Qualification Site to identify your income-qualification level. Rebate amounts are based on a household’s income level and the predicted energy savings from recommended upgrades identified in the energy assessment.
An energy assessment is required and must be performed, along with the project improvements and upgrades, by an IRA Registered Contractor.
Note: A single household address may not receive a rebate from both the Home Efficiency Rebate and the Home Electrification and Appliance Program for the same upgrade or equipment type. However, projects receiving rebates from either of these programs may also be eligible to receive Focus on Energy rebates.
About Wisconsin's Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) Program
The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) of 2022 makes the single largest investment in climate and energy in American history. Wisconsin has been provided with nearly $150 million in rebates and is the first state in the nation to launch the Homes Efficiency Rebate Program (HOMES) — one of two programs making up the Federal Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) programs. By leveraging the program infrastructure already in place for the state’s existing energy-efficiency rebate programs, Focus on Energy, the state is ready to pass along these federal rebates to you.
The Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates program (HEAR) will be available later in 2024.
Check out DOE’s Home Energy Rebates website and cleanenergy.gov for more information.
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IRA Guidebook gives information on the legislation passed
For additional inquires, questions, or comments, please email IRAHER@focusonenergy.com.
Consumer Protection
Community Benefits
HOMES Rebate Program Process: Single-Family Homes
Tenants living in single-family homes must first verify their income eligibility. If the tenant is income-qualified, the landlord is responsible for initiating the work with an IRA Registered Contractor and assuming the associated costs. The process for multifamily buildings differ slightly.
For questions, reach out to Focus on Energy at iraher@focusonenergy.com to find an Energy Advisor in your area.
SINGLE-FAMILY REBATES
Insulation & Air Sealing Program
Insulation and air sealing are some of the most important and beneficial improvements you can make to your home. They lower energy costs while keeping the home warmer in the winter and cooler in the summer. These upgrades can also solve common home issues like condensation, ice dams, and poor indoor air quality. That's why Focus on Energy is offering an insulation and air sealing program.
Why Insulation & Air Sealing?
Properly insulating your home is one of the most basic and important steps you can take to achieve year-round comfort and lower your energy costs. Most older homes—and newer homes, too—can benefit from additional insulation in the attic, exterior walls, overhangs, sill boxes, or the foundation. For even greater results, insulate and seal air leaks at the same time. It is a strategy that works to prevent wasted energy and money from slipping through the cracks, and it quickly pays for itself in reduced utility bills. Insulation slows down the movement of heat, keeping it where you want it. That means out in the summertime, and in during the chilly winter months.
Air sealing works to prevent air leakage, a common dilemma that puts an extra burden on your heating and cooling systems and makes it harder and more expensive to maintain comfort. The typical trouble spots include attics, interior walls, electrical outlets, and light fixtures—areas where it is easy for warm air to escape into your home. A smart combination of insulation and air sealing is the ideal prescription to combat the issue, boost comfort, and improve home performance.
Program Eligibility
Homeowner must be a customer of a Focus on Energy participating utility company at the time of the improvement and at least 51% of the home's heating must come from a participating natural gas or electric utility company. Homes heated with wood, oil, LP, etc. are not eligible for a rebate. If the landlord is paying for the improvements, the lessee must be a residential customer of a participating utility in Wisconsin at the time of the improvement. The qualifying energy efficiency improvements must be installed in an existing residential dwelling. New construction dwellings do not qualify.
Installation of air sealing and insulation improvements are only eligible for a rebate if:
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It meets all requirements as outlined in our installation requirements by type.
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The improvement(s) are installed by a Focus on Energy Home Performance with ENERGY STAR Trade Ally or Air Sealing & Insulation Trade Ally.
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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.
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Installation is conforming to all applicable building, local, state and federal codes, standards, ordinances and regulations, and manufacturer specifications.
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Rebates are only available for insulation improvements for living spaces of a home. Insulation of garage (attached or detached), outbuilding, mechanical room, etc. are not eligible.
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Installation is completed prior to submittal of this application at the address listed on the application.
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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 a rebate. Submission of this application indicates that you have obtained this permission.
Additional Program Requirements
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Offer is valid for products and equipment installed between the dates posted on the Focus on Energy website.
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Only single-family dwellings and multifamily dwellings with three or fewer units under one roof are eligible for the single-family rebates. Multi-family dwellings (4+ units under one roof) are eligible for the multi-family rebates. Rebates may be available for other customer or property types. Please visit https://focusonenergy.com/business for more information.
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Any project with an expected rebate exceeding $10,000 requires pre-approval BEFORE project initiation or equipment purchase to guarantee fund availability. Projects not receiving pre-approval will be subject to funding availability.
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Rebates are limited to $400,000 per customer per calendar year for all Focus on Energy rebates.
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Rebates may not exceed the total purchase price of the improvement.
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The building is not eligible for a rebate on an insulation measure (Attic Insulation, Wall/Framed Floor Insulation; Sill Box Insulation; Foundation Wall Insulation; Duct Sealing and Insulation; or Verified Duct Sealing and Insulation) if the building has received that rebate from Focus on Energy in the last 3 years (1095 days). The ENERGY STAR® Certified Air Sealing can be claimed twice in one 3-year period; once with Attic Insulation; once with Wall/Framed Floor Insulation.
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The only costs eligible for rebates are materials and external labor.
Focus on Energy
Focus on Energy is Wisconsin’s energy efficiency and renewable resource. This statewide organization provides information, resources, and generous financial incentives to eligible Wisconsin customers of participating utility companies by offering energy efficiency and renewable energy programs that otherwise wouldn’t happen, or in some cases years sooner than scheduled.
Since 2011, Focus on Energy has realized more than $1 billion worth of net economic benefits to Wisconsin. By eliminating energy waste, the need to purchase coal and natural gas from other states is substantially reduced. This keeps dollars and jobs in Wisconsin and lessens the need to build additional power plants.
Program Steps
Below is a step-by-step guide on how the Insulation & Air Sealing Program works.
Step 1: Confirm Utility
Confirm that your utility company participates in Focus on Energy.
Step 2: Qualification
See if you are eligible for higher income-qualified rebates.
Step 3: Contact Dun-Rite Insulation
When you're ready to begin, contact Dun-Rite Insulation to answer your questions and to get an estimate.
Step 4: Complete Energy Audit
A home energy audit, also known as a home energy assessment, can help you understand the whole picture of your home's energy use, comfort, and safety.
Step 5: Decide on Scope and Complete Project
Following your energy audit, Dun-Rite Insulation will provide you a customized report and help you decide what improvements to make based on available rebates and incentives and your family budget. Once we have your approval, we complete the project.
Step 6: Submit Application & Project Data
Dun-Rite Insulation will submit your application and relevant data to Focus on Energy for rebate processing.
Step 7: Project Review and Rebate Payment Made
Dun-Rite Insulation will apply eligible rebates directly to your invoice. No need to wait for Focus on Energy reimbursement.
Rebate Amounts
Single-Family Rebates (1-3 Units)
Frequently asked questions
Insulation
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Insulation (pdf)
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Insulation (video)
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Types of Insulation (pdf)
Home Energy Assessment
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Home Energy Assessment (pdf)
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Home Energy Assessment (video)
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Preparing for a Home Energy Assessment (video)
Moisture
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Moisture Issues (pdf)
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Moisture Control (video)
Ventilation
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Ventilation (pdf)
Windows & Doors
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Windows: Replace or Keep Them (pdf)
Ice Dams
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What Causes Ice Dams? (pdf)
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Ice Dams (video)
Vermiculite
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What is Vermiculite? (pdf)
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