Energy Rebates & Incentives in Wisconsin

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Where to find current rebates and credits

We are rebuilding our program list from official sources. To find current rebates and credits for Wisconsin, use DSIRE, the ENERGY STAR Rebate Finder, and your utility's rebate page. Applying through an official program is always free.

Federal note: the Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit (25C) does not apply to property placed in service after December 31, 2025, and the Residential Clean Energy Credit (25D) does not apply to expenditures made after December 31, 2025. Federal clean vehicle credits ended for vehicles acquired after September 30, 2025. IRS details.

Programs in Wisconsin

Alternative Fuel Tax Exemption - an electric vehicle incentive listed in the U.S. Department of Energy Alternative Fuels Data Center for Wisconsin. Check the program for current availability and amounts. AFDC record. Last checked 2026-10-06.
Alternative Fuel Tax Refund for Taxis - an electric vehicle incentive listed in the U.S. Department of Energy Alternative Fuels Data Center for Wisconsin. Check the program for current availability and amounts. AFDC record. Last checked 2026-10-06.
Wisconsin Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates (HEAR) - Focus on Energy. Status: Open. Focus on Energy page: both HOMES and HEAR programs are now available; $149 million allocated for Wisconsin; available to low- or moderate-income households earning up to 150% of Area Median Income. Official page. Last checked 2026-10-07.
Wisconsin Home Energy Rebates (HOMES) - Focus on Energy. Status: Open. Focus on Energy page: both HOMES and HEAR programs are now available; $149 million allocated for Wisconsin; rebate amounts based on household income. Official page. Last checked 2026-10-07.
Wisconsin Department of Administration runs Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) in Wisconsin. Check the agency for current application periods. Official agency page. Source: federal LIHEAP contacts list, checked 2026-10-04. Last checked 2026-10-04.
State weatherization agency listed by the U.S. Department of Energy runs Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) in Wisconsin. Check the agency for current application periods. Official agency page. Source: federal Weatherization Assistance Program map, checked 2026-10-04. Last checked 2026-10-04.

Federal credits that have ended

Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit (25C) - Internal Revenue Service. Status: Ended. Not allowed for property placed in service after December 31, 2025. Official page. Last checked 2026-10-04.
Residential Clean Energy Credit (25D) - Internal Revenue Service. Status: Ended. Not allowed for expenditures made after December 31, 2025. Official page. Last checked 2026-10-04.
Previously-Owned Clean Vehicles Credit (25E) - Internal Revenue Service. Status: Ended. Not allowed for any vehicle acquired after September 30, 2025. Official page. Last checked 2026-10-04.
Alternative Fuel Vehicle Refueling Property Credit (30C) - Internal Revenue Service. Status: Ended. Not allowed for property placed in service after June 30, 2026. Official page. Last checked 2026-10-04.
New Clean Vehicle Credit (30D) - Internal Revenue Service. Status: Ended. Not allowed for any vehicle acquired after September 30, 2025. Official page. Last checked 2026-10-04.