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Wisconsin: federal home energy rebates, LIHEAP and weatherization status
Status of the federal home energy rebates (HOMES, HEEHR), LIHEAP heating assistance and weatherization in Wisconsin, with official links and a last-verified date on each. Only programs we have checked are listed; other programs may exist.
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Federal home energy programs in Wisconsin: status and dates
IRA Home Energy Rebates (HOMES and HEAR) via Focus on Energy
federal rebate (state-run)
Status: available (HEAR rules changed Sept 1, 2026)
Focus on Energy, chosen by the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin to deliver the programs, says HOMES and HEAR are available ($149M allocated). All homeowners can use HOMES (home energy assessment required); HEAR is for households at or below 150% of area median income (100% of project cost up to $14,000 under 80% AMI; 50% for 80-150%). Per the PSC's Office of Energy Innovation: for DOE-driven changes effective Sept 1, 2026, heat pump water heaters, heat pump dryers and electric cooking are only eligible when replacing existing electric equipment, and heat pumps for heating/cooling may be installed in any home but an existing fossil fuel system must remain. HOMES eligibility was not affected. By August 2026 the program had paid over $17M in rebates (OEI newsletter).
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Last verified: Oct 17, 2026 (ET) · method: page fetched; non-.gov source (state agency bulletin hosted on a government email platform; Wisconsin's state-designated program administrator, Focus on Energy)
Wisconsin Home Energy Assistance Program (WHEAP, LIHEAP)
LIHEAP
Status: open
Dates: Heating season Oct 1 to May 15 (Regular benefits require an application in that window)
The Governor's Oct 1, 2026 bulletin announces the Wisconsin Home Energy Assistance Program is open for applications. The WHEAP manual defines the heating season as Oct 1 through May 15 and says applications processed May 16 through Sep 30 are not eligible for Regular WHEAP benefits. Apply online at energybenefit.wi.gov or through a local agency; phone 1-866-HEATWIS.
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Last verified: Oct 17, 2026 (ET) · method: page fetched; non-.gov source (state agency bulletin hosted on a government email platform)
Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)
weatherization
Status: ongoing; apply through the same Home Energy Plus application, then a local provider
Per WI DEHCR materials, eligible households generally must first apply for WHEAP; the weatherization program manual and provider map are on the DEHCR site. Income limits not confirmed here.
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Last verified: Oct 17, 2026 (ET) · method: page fetched
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