The rebates that are real.
Focus on Energy instant discounts, Wisconsin's HEAR and HOMES programs — every figure verified against the administrator, source-linked, and dated. And the dead federal credit is labeled dead.
What's actually on the table — and what's dead.
Every program below was verified against its administrator on 2026-07-14, with the source linked on each card. Focus on Energy discounts are usually applied as instant discounts through participating distributors; the Wisconsin IRA programs run statewide through Focus on Energy. We handle the paperwork angle at your quote.
Who's your electric utility?
It changes the framing, not the eligibility — both utilities here participate in Focus on Energy.
We Energies supplies both the electricity and the natural gas across most of Waukesha County, so Focus on Energy instant discounts apply to qualifying furnaces, boilers, and heat pumps here.
Utility source ↗- Focus on Energy Verified 2026-07-14
Focus on Energy — natural gas furnace instant discount
$100 standard / $400 income-qualified off a 95%+ AFUE furnace
Instant discount applied through participating distributors at purchase; mail-in applications otherwise due within 60 days of install and no later than August 31, 2026.
Program source ↗ - Focus on Energy Verified 2026-07-14
Focus on Energy — boiler instant discount
$300 (90%+ AFUE), $350 (95%+ AFUE), $450 (95%+ combi); income-qualified $500-$650
The boiler tier matters most in radiator-heated historic districts (McCall Street, College Avenue, downtown Oconomowoc).
Program source ↗ - Focus on Energy Verified 2026-07-14
Focus on Energy — air-source heat pump instant discount
Tier 1-4: $400 / $500 / $600 / $700 by SEER2-HSPF2 tier; income-qualified $600-$900; propane-replacement bonus $100-$150
All heat pump types (ducted, ductless, mixed) share one tiered table keyed to efficiency alone.
Program source ↗ - Focus on Energy Verified 2026-07-14
Focus on Energy — ENERGY STAR smart thermostat
$50
Retail purchases on/after January 1, 2026 also qualify via rebate application.
Program source ↗ - Focus on Energy Verified 2026-07-14
Focus on Energy — certified geothermal heat pump rebate
$1,000 (with natural gas service) / $750 (no gas service)
Rebate (not instant); application within 60 days of install, no later than August 31, 2026.
Program source ↗ - Wisconsin IRA Verified 2026-07-14
Wisconsin IRA HEAR (Home Electrification & Appliance Rebates)
Up to $8,000 toward a qualifying heat pump for income-qualified households
Households at or under 150% of Area Median Income; requires an IRA Registered Contractor; administered statewide by Focus on Energy; stacks with Focus instant discounts. Funding is a fixed $149M state pool.
Program source ↗ - Wisconsin IRA Verified 2026-07-14
Wisconsin IRA HOMES (Home Efficiency Rebates)
$1,500-$10,000 by modeled energy savings and income; all income levels eligible
Whole-home projects with an energy assessment; Wisconsin was the first state to launch HOMES (Aug 2024) and both IRA programs are fully operational in 2026.
Program source ↗ - Ended Verified 2026-07-14
Federal 25C Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit
$0 — ended
Not allowed for property placed in service after December 31, 2025 (OBBB, Pub. L. 119-21). Pages must say the federal credit is over instead of dangling dead money.
IRS source ↗
Which of these fit your project?
Check your address — we'll match the programs at your quote.
Instant discounts, income tiers, and the IRA contractor requirement all depend on your home and utility. Two minutes to book; no obligation.
Amounts shown are program figures as published on the verification date and are not guaranteed. Eligibility depends on equipment efficiency, household income, your utility, and remaining program funding (Wisconsin's HEAR pool is a fixed $149M); income-qualified tiers and the IRA Registered Contractor requirement apply where noted. We don't provide tax advice — confirm with the program administrator. Placement: rebates-page.
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