Residential and Commercial Solar Rebate Program

Focus on Energy offers Wisconsin residential customers a $600 per kilowatt rebate, up to $2,400, to offset solar installation costs and lower your energy bills. To participate, work with a participating Trade Ally contractor to install a qualified grid-tied solar system on your home, then submit your rebate application within 60 days of installation using their online or print application form. Rural customers in eligible ZIP codes receive an additional $300 bonus.

As a Trade Ally, you can help residential customers access rebates valued up to $2,400 per installation by ensuring systems meet equipment qualification requirements, meet specific installation standards (0.5 kWDC minimum, 135 degrees of due south orientation, 5–50 degree tilt, less than 15% shading), and comply with all building codes and manufacturer specifications. You must hold a valid Wisconsin professional contractor's license, carry appropriate insurance and permits, and submit customer applications within 60 days of project completion; the program verifies all installations to confirm proper operation.

Focus on Energy administers this first-come, first-served annual rebate program providing $600/kW (max $2,400) for residential single-family solar PV and up to $25,000 for multifamily buildings, plus $300 rural bonuses in eligible ZIP codes. Funding is limited and allocated annually; systems must be grid-tied, behind-the-meter, installed by licensed contractors on properties served by participating utilities, and use qualified equipment with five-year minimum warranties. The program conducts verification inspections and processes applications with a June 30 annual deadline, targeting owner-occupied and qualifying tenant-installed residential properties across Wisconsin.