River Falls Municipal Utilities - Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Program
Administered by River Falls Municipal Utilities
RFMU offers rebates for several energy efficiency upgrades: $1,000 for air source heat pumps or air source water heaters, up to $50 for smart thermostats, $50 for central air conditioner tune-ups, and $25–$50 per tree planted through the Tree Power Program. Through the Home Energy Assessment (discounted to $25 for renewable energy program participants), you can qualify for up to $2,400 or 70% of whole-building efficiency project costs via the Focus on Energy program. Electric vehicle charging and landscape equipment electrification also receive rebates (20% for renewable energy participants, 10% otherwise). Apply through RFMU's website or contact the utility directly for program details and applications.
RFMU customers represent steady retrofit and installation opportunities across air source heat pumps, water heaters, smart thermostats, EV chargers, and whole-building efficiency work. Contractors should verify customer eligibility (renewable energy program participation affects rebate percentages) and ensure equipment meets Energy Star standards where required; the utility handles rebate processing upon application submission. Air source heat pumps and water heaters ($1,000 rebate), smart thermostat installation ($50 rebate), and comprehensive efficiency retrofunds (up to $2,400 or 70% of project cost) represent the largest revenue potential.
RFMU administers rebates in partnership with Wisconsin's Focus on Energy program, covering air source heat pumps, water heaters, smart thermostats, EV chargers, landscape equipment, tree planting, A/C tune-ups, and whole-building efficiency. Funding mechanisms include rebate matching (up to $2,000 bonus for multifamily projects) and percentage-of-cost incentives varying by renewable energy program participation. The program targets residential and multifamily customers seeking electrification and efficiency; the Home Energy Assessment serves as a diagnostic gateway to larger whole-building retrofits. Staff should direct general inquiries to the program web portal and route A/C concerns to specified contacts.
Program details
- Program ID
- 4194
- Last updated
- 10/1/2024
Eligibility
- Sectors
- construction residential multifamily residential
- Technologies
- air conditioners programmable thermostats duct/air sealing building insulation comprehensive measures/whole building other ee yes; specific technologies not identified led lighting level-2 electric vehicle service equipment
Program summary
River Falls Municipal Utility (RFMU), in conjunction with the Wisconsin Focus on Energy program, offers a variety of rebates to residential electric customers for upgrading to energy efficient equipment. Incentives currently exist for electric vehicle chargers, smart thermostats, landscape equipment and A/C system tune-ups.
RFMU's Renewable Energy Program also provides a host of incentives for customers participating in Green Blocks, Community and Rooftop Solar to qualify for larger rebates. RFMU is also encouraging its customers to plant trees around their homes for the energy saving and environmental benefits. Finally, the Energy Star Home Performance Program provides a rebate of up to $2,400 or 70% of the completed project of whole-building efficiency measures taken by homeowners.
For specific program details, applications, and requirements, please visit the program web site listed above.
Contact & resources
- Contact email
- RFMU@wppienergy.org
- Additional resources
Please verify current program details with the administering agency before making any financial decisions.
