Wisconsin - Residential Energy-Efficient Appliance Rebate Program

Summary

Note: Under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is providing a total of $300 million to U.S. states, U.S. territories and the District of Columbia to establish rebate programs for new energy-efficient appliances that replace existing appliances. Each state and territory has designed its own program. Rebates will be available until the state or territory program's funding is exhausted. Be sure to confirm that rebate funds are still available in your state or territory before making purchasing decisions. Wisconsin is offering rebates for consumer purchases of certain energy efficient appliances. The list of eligible measures includes heating and cooling equipment, several common household appliances, and solar hot water equipment. Rebates generally range from $25 to $200, but solar hot water equipment is eligible for a rebate of up to $2,000. The program is available for residential energy customers only. Businesses, including landlords, are not eligible for funding. Appliances installed in Wisconsin vacation homes by non-residents are eligible if they otherwise meet the program requirements. In contrast to other programs administered by Focus On Energy, eligibility for this program is not limited to residents whose utilities participate in Focus On Energy. Customers of utilities that participate in Focus On Energy may be eligible for additional incentives if their purchase qualifies for both programs. In order to qualify for a rebate, equipment must be purchased on or after January 1, 2010, be installed within the state of Wisconsin, and meet certain minimum energy efficiency requirements. As noted above, appliances must replace existing appliances, so appliances installed as part of new construction are not eligible for incentives. Customers that apply for refrigerator, freezer, or central air conditioning rebate must provide proof that the old unit has been taken out of service and properly recycled. Rebate applications must be submitted within 30 days of making an eligible purchase. Please see the website above for further program details and requirements.