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Summary of all incentives
Look here for a brief summary of the Incentives and Grants that the Renewable Energy Program offers.
Renewable Program Incentives and Grants
This fact sheet provides information about federal tax incentives available for residential energy efficiency and renewable energy technologies.
Residential Federal Tax Credits
Below is a listing of all the solar hot water financial incentives available. To view incentives
by a specific technology, click on the technology you're interested in:
solar electric,
wind,
biomass combustion or
biogas digestion.
Solar Hot Water Cash-Back Rewards
Cash-Back Rewards are available for installing or expanding commercially available solar hot
water systems on your home, farm or business.
Eligible Systems
Cash-Back Rewards are available for solar hot water systems that produce less than 5,000
therms per year. For larger solar hot water projects, use the Implementation Grant form.
Form valid until December 31, 2008:
Solar Hot Water Cash Back Reward Form
We Energies Non-Profit Incentive - must complete Focus on Energy Cash-Back Reward
application. Follow this link for the
We Energies form.
In order to qualify, your business must:
- Be a 501c3 or local government
- Be a We Energies electric customer
- Have a water heater that uses natural gas or electricity provided by We Energies
- Submit this application, along with an approved Cash-Back Reward form and bid to Focus
Solar Hot Water System Grants
Grants are available for farms or businesses who are considering installing solar hot water
systems too large to be eligible for a Cash-Back Reward.
The following grant applications are due at noon on the last Wednesday of every month. If your
application is received after noon, it will be considered the following month.
Business & Marketing Grant
This grant provides financial support to organizations and businesses that provide renewable
energy services for developing their business plans and marketing materials. Focus on Energy can
fund up to 50 percent of these project costs, up to a maximum of $10,000.
Business and Marketing Grant (PDF)
Business and Marketing Grant (Word Format)
Feasibility Study Grant
This grant provides financial support for feasibility studies to determine whether renewable
energy systems will work for you. The grant is intended to increase the ability of businesses and
organizations to make informed decisions about using renewable energy systems by understanding
and solving technical uncertainties. Focus on Energy can fund up to 50 percent of these project
costs, up to a maximum of $10,000.
Feasibility Study Grant (PDF)
Feasibility Study Grant (Word Format)
Solar Hot Water System Implementation Grant
This grant provides financial support for developing large solar hot water systems with a capacity
greater than 5,000 therms per year.
Solar Hot Water Implementation Grant (PDF)
Solar Hot Water Implementation Grant (Word Format)
We Energies Non-Profit Incentive - must complete Focus on Energy Grant application.
Follow this link for the
We Energies form.
In order to qualify, your business must:
- Be a 501c3 or local government
- Be a We Energies customer
- Have a water heater that is natural gas or electric serviced by We Energies
- Submit this application, along with an approved Grant and bid to Focus.
Grant Writing Tips
When filling out a grant application consider using these general guidelines to help write a
more effective grant.
Renewable Grant Writing Tips
Notice of Installation (NOI)
Submit this form after your system is installed. Your installer should help complete the NOI.
Notice of Installation
Renewable Energy Workshop Scholarships
The Focus on Energy Renewable Energy program is also offering $40 in Renewable Energy Bucks to
qualified individuals. Renewable Energy Bucks can be spent on educational workshops offered by the
Midwest Renewable Energy Association (MREA). To learn more about the eligible workshops visit the
MREA Web site.
Business Scholarships
The Renewable Energy Business Scholarship Program supports Wisconsin businesses that either sell or
use renewable energy equipment or services. The scholarships may pay a 50 percent reimbursement of
the tuition or exam fee, up to $300. An application must be submitted in advance for all scholarships.
Download the scholarship guidelines and application below, then visit the
MREA Web site for workshop/exam descriptions and registration.
Business Skills Scholarship Application
Business Skills Scholarship Guidelines
