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Focus on Energy insulation and air sealing rebates open
Administered by Focus on Energy, through participating insulation Trade Ally contractors.
Focus on Energy pays $650 to $850 for attic insulation, $850 to $1,475 for air sealing and $575 for wall insulation, the higher amounts at lower incomes, through a participating insulation contractor, in Wisconsin homes heated at least 51% by a participating utility's gas or electricity. Homes heated with oil, propane or wood are not eligible.
source · verified 3 October 2026 · amounts in US dollars
What it pays
| Measure | Above 150% of median income | 80% to 150% | Below 80% |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR air sealing (assessment required) | $850 | $1,160 | $1,475 |
| Attic insulation | $650 | $750 | $850 |
| Wall insulation | $575 | $575 | $575 |
| Foundation insulation | $90 | $120 | $150 |
| Sill insulation | $90 | $120 | $150 |
| Seal and insulate ducts in an unconditioned space | $1,000 | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Seal and insulate ducts in a semi-conditioned space | $90 | $90 | $90 |
| Do-it-yourself attic insulation and air sealing | $200 | $200 | $200 |
Air sealing must be done with contractor-installed attic or wall insulation. Focus says assessments typically cost $500 to $700. Rebates cannot exceed 100% of project cost and arrive by check 8 to 10 weeks after approval.
Who is eligible
- utilities
- The home must get service from a participating electric utility and a participating natural gas utility, and at least 51% of its heat must come from one of them.
- homes
- Existing single-family homes and buildings of up to three units; buildings of four or more units use the multifamily program; no new construction.
- who applies
- The property owner or the account holder for the electric or gas service.
- deadline
- Within 60 days of finishing the project and no later than 31 January 2027.
What disqualifies you
The rules people find out about after the work is done.
- Homes heated with wood, oil or propane.
- Insulation not installed by a participating insulation Trade Ally (except the do-it-yourself rebate).
- New construction.
Where the application goes
Book the assessment and the work with a Trade Ally contractor, who can help with the application.
| If this is you | Apply here |
|---|---|
| Insulation and air sealing | focusonenergy.com |
| Income qualification | focusonenergy.com |
| Phone | 800.762.7077 |
The thing most pages get wrong
Focus's insulation rebates need two participating utilities, not one: 'a project site must receive service from a participating electric utility and a participating natural gas utility at the time of purchase and installation', and at least 51% of the home's heat must come from one of them. A home heated with propane gets nothing here, whoever supplies its electricity.
Income tiers raise the rebate
Air sealing pays $850 above 150% of area median income, $1,160 from 80% to 150% and $1,475 below 80%. Income qualification is done with Focus before the work.
Do-it-yourself counts too
Homeowners who insulate and air seal their own attic can claim $200.