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Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) Rebates

Administered locally by Focus on Energy. Financial incentives match your household income level relative to the Area Median Income (AMI) and predicted energy savings.

Performance Based Incentives

HOMES Efficiency Program

These incentives scale directly based on your verified household income tier and modeled energy savings.

FY 2026 Low-Income Reference Limits (80% AMI) for Bayfield & Ashland Counties:

Household Size	80% AMI Limit
1 Person	$53,800
2 Person	$61,450
3 Person	$69,150
4 Person	$76,800
5 Person	$82,950
6 Person	$89,100

Single-Family Reward Structure Matrix:

Energy Savings	Income Level	Single Family Reward Cap
20% - 34%	Less than 80% AMI	100% of cost, up to $5,000
	Between 80% & 150% AMI	50% of cost, up to $2,000
	Greater than 150% AMI	50% of cost, up to $1,500
35% or greater	Less than 80% AMI	100% of cost, up to $10,000
	Between 80% & 150% AMI	50% of cost, up to $4,000
	Greater than 150% AMI	50% of cost, up to $3,000

! Requires upfront 12-month utility statement tracking and certified diagnostic software energy models to verify savings parameters.

Where do you start? You have two choices: (1) You can Contact Us and we will help you navigate the process, or (2) You can follow this link to Focus on Energy.

Electrification Incentives

HEAR Electrification Rebates

Direct upfront discounts on high-efficiency equipment upgrades. Total maximum lifetime building household limit maxes at $14,000.

Project Rebate Eligibility:

Income Eligibility	Maximum Project Rebate
Households below 80% AMI	100% of project costs up to $14,000
Households between 80% and 150% AMI	50% of project costs up to $14,000

Higher income households (>150% AMI) are NOT eligible for the HEARs program, but are eligible for the HOMEs program.

Maximum Caps & Requirements Per Component:

Equipment / Measure	Maximum Cap	Purchase Type
ENERGY STAR® electric heat pump water heater	Up to $1,750	Registered Contractor or Store Purchase
ENERGY STAR electric heat pump for space heating and cooling	Up to $8,000	Registered Contractor
Electrical load service center (electrical panel)	Up to $4,000	Registered Contractor
Electrical Wiring	Up to $2,500	Registered Contractor
ENERGY STAR Insulation, ENERGY STAR ventilation, air sealing	Up to $1,600	Registered Contractor
ENERGY STAR electric heat pump clothes dryer	Up to $840	Store Purchase
ENERGY STAR electric stove, ENERGY STAR cooktop, ENERGY STAR range*	Up to $840	Store Purchase