Please Note: On July 4th, the Trump Administration passed the “Big Beautiful Bill” which eliminated this tax credit for projects placed in service after June 30, 2026.

All businesses and tax-exempt organizations are eligible.

Please Note: On July 4th, the Trump Administration passed the “Big Beautiful Bill” which eliminated this tax credit for equipment placed in service after June 30, 2026.

This is a personal tax credit and is available to all taxpayers.

This innovative loan program allows commercial borrowers to take out loans to finance the up-front costs of clean energy projects that can paid back through voluntary assessments that will be attached to the building, not the property owner.

The website for PACE in Wisconsin is at https://www.pacewi.org/.

PACE financing is available for commercial properties like offices, retail stores, warehouses, industrial plants, and more. These may either be businesses or tax-exempt organizations. Properties can be multifamily buildings with more than five units.

Slipstream cautions that aspects of the PACE loan program work better with loan amounts over $250,000.

(As of 11/24/2025, the program exists in Wisconsin, it’s administered by WEDC. But it has not yet been funded)

The Energy Efficiency Revolving Loan Fund (EERLF) will provide loans, some grants, and technical assistance to residential and commercial property owners. The EERLF is funded by Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill, over $1,900,000 has been allocated to the State of Wisconsin. The program is still in the planning stages, it may be administered by the WEDC in conjunction with their Green Innovation Fund.

Potentially, loans will be provided for energy assessments and energy efficiency retrofit projects, particularly for low income families.

The Public Service Commission memo is here: https://apps.psc.wi.gov/ERF/ERFview/viewdoc.aspx?docid=524134

This was a tax credit for 30% of qualified expenses up to $3,200 for energy efficiency improvements to your existing home. These were divided into energy property costs (exterior doors and windows, insulation, and sealing (up to $1,200) and equipment costs (up to $2,000) for qualifying equipment like heat pumps, batteries, efficient central air conditioners, and even furnaces.

Renters could use 25c for eligible, non-permanent expenses like window-mounted heat pumps.

While this tax credit has been eliminated, you can use it for installations incurred during the 2025 tax year.

This program is for residential use. More information about what equipment qualifies is available here https://www.energystar.gov/about/federal-tax-credits.

Please Note: On July 4th, the Trump Administration passed the “Big Beautiful Bill” which eliminated this tax deduction for buildings that begin construction after June 30, 2026.

The tax deduction is available to owners of qualified buildings; or designers of energy efficient public buildings and retrofits owned by specified tax-exempt organizations. As a tax deduction, 179D cannot be accessed by nonprofits through Direct Pay. However, the deduction can be transferred to a builder or designer for cost considerations.

(Check out our Homes 101 page: https://energizegreenbay.com/homes-101/)

The Home Efficiency Rebate program (HOMES) provides rebates for modeled energy savings. In Wisconsin, the program is administered by Focus on Energy. The amount of the rebate varies, but can be up to $10,000. It covers a variety of projects, from new insulation to a heat pump.

Homeowners begin with a home energy assessment from a registered HOMES contractor. The list is here: https://www.clearesult.com/partner-hub/find-contractor/focus-ira?specialty_1_filter=266&sortBy=asc.

There is a 30% tax credit for the cost of the assessment (capped at $150). Households with income below 80% of the Area Median ($78,400 for a family of 4) will have the cost of the assessment waived (up to $500).

The HOMES-registered contractor will model a pathway for improving the energy efficiency of your home. In order to qualify, the projects must achieve at least a 20% increase in modeled efficiency. They will then work with you to complete the projects.

The amount of the rebate depends on the percentage increase in modeled energy efficiency and your household income.

Rebates are offered on a ‘per address’ basis, so second homes are eligible. Even homes owned by out of state residents are eligible.

More information is available here: https://focusonenergy.com/ira-homes

HOMES will eventually be usable on multifamily buildings. However, this part of the program has not yet been launched.

The IRA Home Electrification and Appliance Rebate Program (HEAR) provides rebates for installing qualifying electrical equipment and weather sealing in your home. The first phase, which went into effect in December 2024, includes rebates for heat pump water heaters, heat pumps, electric wiring, and electrical panel upgrades. These must be installed by registered IRA contractors.

The second phase has now launched, providing rebates for weather sealing, heat pump clothes dryers and electric cooking appliances.

Please Note:

Upgrades to electrical wiring can include replacement of knob and tube wiring.

Qualifying heat pump systems will need to heat at least 50% of your residential area.

The rebate is intended for the replacement of gas appliances with electric ones, so you cannot, for example, use it to upgrade an electric coil stove with induction.

There is more information at https://energizegreenbay.com/ira-hear-101

HEAR is targeted at low-to-moderate-income households. Low-income households (up to 80% of adjusted median income) are eligible for 100% of project cost up to a total of $14,000. Moderate income households (80% to 150% of AMI) are eligible for 50% of project costs up to a total of $14,000.

HEAR can be used in conjunction with the IRA HOMES rebates, but not to pay for the same projects. They can also be stacked with IRA tax credits.

The ITC provides a tax credit for investment in renewable energy sources, including solar, geothermal, wind, and others. For solar, it includes (1) equipment that uses solar energy to generate electricity, to heat or cool (or provide hot water for use in) a structure, or to provide solar process heat, and (2) equipment that uses solar energy to illuminate the inside of a structure using fiber-optic distributed sunlight or electrochromic glass that uses electricity to change its light transmittance properties in order to heat or cool a structure.

The tax credit is for 6% of the cost of the investment. However, it multiplies by five if the project meets prevailing wage and apprenticeship requirements. If the project meets standards for domestic content and is located in an area defined as an ‘energy community,’ the credit can be as high as 50%.

This is for projects breaking ground after 1/1/2025.

Since the passage of H.R. 1 in July 2025, this credit has become complicated for solar and wind projects. If you are considering using the ITC, contact EnergyConnector@greenbaywi.gov for resources. Your project will need to begin construction prior to July 4, 2026 in order to be eligible and prior to 12/31/2025 to be free of foreign entity of concern (FEOC) restrictions.

Check out WHEDA’s webpage for more information: https://morelikehomeloan.wheda.com/

Brown County is served by North Shore Community Bank. Information about their application process is here: https://www.northshorebank.com/personal/home-mortgage-loans/wheda-more-like-home.aspx

The New Energy Efficient Homes Credit is targeted at new, energy-efficient home construction, including manufactured homes. Tax credits range from $250 to $5000 depending on size and other characteristics. Projects must meet applicable Energy Star requirements and may be single-family or multifamily. Multifamily homes can receive a tax credit of up to $2500 per unit. Homes that qualify under the Zero Energy Ready Home Program may receive $5000 for single family homes or up to $5000 per unit for multifamily homes. More information is available at https://www.irs.gov/credits-deductions/credit-for-builders-of-energy-efficient-homes.

New Energy Efficient Homes Credits are stackable with Low Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC) through the Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA).

Please Note: On July 4th, the Trump Administration passed the “Big Beautiful Bill” which eliminated this tax credit for buildings acquired after June 30, 2026.

The eligibility requirements for this tax credit are highly technical. Refer to IRS Notice 2023-65 for guidance.

This is a program to facilitate the installation of solar PV on rooftops to reduce energy costs by a minimum of 20%. PowerUp Wisconsin! is financed by the Inflation Reduction Act’s Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund (GGRF). The program will be available to single family home owners, developers of multifamily homes, and community solar projects.

About half of the funds will be available as grants and the other as low interest loans via a state-wide network of lenders.

The program is still in its planning and design phase.

While this tax credit has been eliminated, you can use it for installations incurred during the 2025 tax year.

This is a personal tax credit and is available to all taxpayers.

Energy auditors will come to your home and perform a comprehensive audit to determine how to make it more energy efficient. A field crew (under supervision) will follow-up to do the work. This can include installing insulation, sealing air leaks, repairing or replacing heating equipment, and installing energy saving devices. This will both reduce your utility bills and decrease your carbon footprint.

Please note: the Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) had been administered in Brown County by NEWCAP, Northeast Wisconsin’s community action agency. As of March 2026, however, NEWCAP has ceased operations and the future of the program is unclear. Please refer to https://www.greenbaywi.gov/1484/Clean-Energy-and-Energy-Efficiency-Incen, for updates as they become available.

This pilot program allows residential customers to take advantage of special discounted electrical rates at night for EV charging while leasing-to-own an EV charger. Customer can also opt to pre-pay for the charger.

This program will be reviewed by the Public Service Commission in 2025.

Please Note: On July 4th, the Trump Administration passed the “Big Beautiful Bill” which eliminated this tax credit for projects placed in service after June 30, 2026.

All businesses and tax-exempt organizations are eligible.

Please Note: On July 4th, the Trump Administration passed the “Big Beautiful Bill” which eliminated this tax credit for equipment placed in service after June 30, 2026.

This is a personal tax credit and is available to all taxpayers.

This innovative loan program allows commercial borrowers to take out loans to finance the up-front costs of clean energy projects that can paid back through voluntary assessments that will be attached to the building, not the property owner.

The website for PACE in Wisconsin is at https://www.pacewi.org/.

PACE financing is available for commercial properties like offices, retail stores, warehouses, industrial plants, and more. These may either be businesses or tax-exempt organizations. Properties can be multifamily buildings with more than five units.

Slipstream cautions that aspects of the PACE loan program work better with loan amounts over $250,000.

(As of 11/24/2025, the program exists in Wisconsin, it’s administered by WEDC. But it has not yet been funded)

The Energy Efficiency Revolving Loan Fund (EERLF) will provide loans, some grants, and technical assistance to residential and commercial property owners. The EERLF is funded by Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill, over $1,900,000 has been allocated to the State of Wisconsin. The program is still in the planning stages, it may be administered by the WEDC in conjunction with their Green Innovation Fund.

Potentially, loans will be provided for energy assessments and energy efficiency retrofit projects, particularly for low income families.

The Public Service Commission memo is here: https://apps.psc.wi.gov/ERF/ERFview/viewdoc.aspx?docid=524134

This was a tax credit for 30% of qualified expenses up to $3,200 for energy efficiency improvements to your existing home. These were divided into energy property costs (exterior doors and windows, insulation, and sealing (up to $1,200) and equipment costs (up to $2,000) for qualifying equipment like heat pumps, batteries, efficient central air conditioners, and even furnaces.

Renters could use 25c for eligible, non-permanent expenses like window-mounted heat pumps.

While this tax credit has been eliminated, you can use it for installations incurred during the 2025 tax year.

This program is for residential use. More information about what equipment qualifies is available here https://www.energystar.gov/about/federal-tax-credits.

Please Note: On July 4th, the Trump Administration passed the “Big Beautiful Bill” which eliminated this tax deduction for buildings that begin construction after June 30, 2026.

The tax deduction is available to owners of qualified buildings; or designers of energy efficient public buildings and retrofits owned by specified tax-exempt organizations. As a tax deduction, 179D cannot be accessed by nonprofits through Direct Pay. However, the deduction can be transferred to a builder or designer for cost considerations.

(Check out our Homes 101 page: https://energizegreenbay.com/homes-101/)

The Home Efficiency Rebate program (HOMES) provides rebates for modeled energy savings. In Wisconsin, the program is administered by Focus on Energy. The amount of the rebate varies, but can be up to $10,000. It covers a variety of projects, from new insulation to a heat pump.

Homeowners begin with a home energy assessment from a registered HOMES contractor. The list is here: https://www.clearesult.com/partner-hub/find-contractor/focus-ira?specialty_1_filter=266&sortBy=asc.

There is a 30% tax credit for the cost of the assessment (capped at $150). Households with income below 80% of the Area Median ($78,400 for a family of 4) will have the cost of the assessment waived (up to $500).

The HOMES-registered contractor will model a pathway for improving the energy efficiency of your home. In order to qualify, the projects must achieve at least a 20% increase in modeled efficiency. They will then work with you to complete the projects.

The amount of the rebate depends on the percentage increase in modeled energy efficiency and your household income.

Rebates are offered on a ‘per address’ basis, so second homes are eligible. Even homes owned by out of state residents are eligible.

More information is available here: https://focusonenergy.com/ira-homes

HOMES will eventually be usable on multifamily buildings. However, this part of the program has not yet been launched.

The IRA Home Electrification and Appliance Rebate Program (HEAR) provides rebates for installing qualifying electrical equipment and weather sealing in your home. The first phase, which went into effect in December 2024, includes rebates for heat pump water heaters, heat pumps, electric wiring, and electrical panel upgrades. These must be installed by registered IRA contractors.

The second phase has now launched, providing rebates for weather sealing, heat pump clothes dryers and electric cooking appliances.

Please Note:

Upgrades to electrical wiring can include replacement of knob and tube wiring.

Qualifying heat pump systems will need to heat at least 50% of your residential area.

The rebate is intended for the replacement of gas appliances with electric ones, so you cannot, for example, use it to upgrade an electric coil stove with induction.

There is more information at https://energizegreenbay.com/ira-hear-101

HEAR is targeted at low-to-moderate-income households. Low-income households (up to 80% of adjusted median income) are eligible for 100% of project cost up to a total of $14,000. Moderate income households (80% to 150% of AMI) are eligible for 50% of project costs up to a total of $14,000.

HEAR can be used in conjunction with the IRA HOMES rebates, but not to pay for the same projects. They can also be stacked with IRA tax credits.

The ITC provides a tax credit for investment in renewable energy sources, including solar, geothermal, wind, and others. For solar, it includes (1) equipment that uses solar energy to generate electricity, to heat or cool (or provide hot water for use in) a structure, or to provide solar process heat, and (2) equipment that uses solar energy to illuminate the inside of a structure using fiber-optic distributed sunlight or electrochromic glass that uses electricity to change its light transmittance properties in order to heat or cool a structure.

The tax credit is for 6% of the cost of the investment. However, it multiplies by five if the project meets prevailing wage and apprenticeship requirements. If the project meets standards for domestic content and is located in an area defined as an ‘energy community,’ the credit can be as high as 50%.

This is for projects breaking ground after 1/1/2025.

Since the passage of H.R. 1 in July 2025, this credit has become complicated for solar and wind projects. If you are considering using the ITC, contact EnergyConnector@greenbaywi.gov for resources. Your project will need to begin construction prior to July 4, 2026 in order to be eligible and prior to 12/31/2025 to be free of foreign entity of concern (FEOC) restrictions.

Check out WHEDA’s webpage for more information: https://morelikehomeloan.wheda.com/

Brown County is served by North Shore Community Bank. Information about their application process is here: https://www.northshorebank.com/personal/home-mortgage-loans/wheda-more-like-home.aspx

The New Energy Efficient Homes Credit is targeted at new, energy-efficient home construction, including manufactured homes. Tax credits range from $250 to $5000 depending on size and other characteristics. Projects must meet applicable Energy Star requirements and may be single-family or multifamily. Multifamily homes can receive a tax credit of up to $2500 per unit. Homes that qualify under the Zero Energy Ready Home Program may receive $5000 for single family homes or up to $5000 per unit for multifamily homes. More information is available at https://www.irs.gov/credits-deductions/credit-for-builders-of-energy-efficient-homes.

New Energy Efficient Homes Credits are stackable with Low Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC) through the Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA).

Please Note: On July 4th, the Trump Administration passed the “Big Beautiful Bill” which eliminated this tax credit for buildings acquired after June 30, 2026.

The eligibility requirements for this tax credit are highly technical. Refer to IRS Notice 2023-65 for guidance.

This is a program to facilitate the installation of solar PV on rooftops to reduce energy costs by a minimum of 20%. PowerUp Wisconsin! is financed by the Inflation Reduction Act’s Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund (GGRF). The program will be available to single family home owners, developers of multifamily homes, and community solar projects.

About half of the funds will be available as grants and the other as low interest loans via a state-wide network of lenders.

The program is still in its planning and design phase.

While this tax credit has been eliminated, you can use it for installations incurred during the 2025 tax year.

This is a personal tax credit and is available to all taxpayers.

Energy auditors will come to your home and perform a comprehensive audit to determine how to make it more energy efficient. A field crew (under supervision) will follow-up to do the work. This can include installing insulation, sealing air leaks, repairing or replacing heating equipment, and installing energy saving devices. This will both reduce your utility bills and decrease your carbon footprint.

Please note: the Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) had been administered in Brown County by NEWCAP, Northeast Wisconsin’s community action agency. As of March 2026, however, NEWCAP has ceased operations and the future of the program is unclear. Please refer to https://www.greenbaywi.gov/1484/Clean-Energy-and-Energy-Efficiency-Incen, for updates as they become available.

This pilot program allows residential customers to take advantage of special discounted electrical rates at night for EV charging while leasing-to-own an EV charger. Customer can also opt to pre-pay for the charger.

This program will be reviewed by the Public Service Commission in 2025.