Clean Energy Incentives in Wisconsin

7 programs available — 7 state-specific, 0 federal

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Milwaukee Shines Solar Program

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Milwaukee Shines organizes group-buy programs to achieve lower solar costs and sponsors low-interest loan programs for Milwaukee residents. Helps navigate incentives and connect with installers.

City of MilwaukeeGroup-buy discounts + low-interest loan programsOngoingsolarDetails

Focus on Energy — Commercial/Business Solar Rebate

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Commercial solar rebate at $50/kW up to $25,000. Agricultural producers can receive additional $10,000 (total $35,000). First-come first-served, applications before installation.

Focus on Energy$50/kW up to $25,000; agricultural producers eligible for additional $10,000First-come, first-served — applications before installation; deadline Aug 31, 2026solarDetails

Focus on Energy — Residential Solar Rebate

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Significantly increased for 2026 — from $300 flat to $600/kW up to $2,400 max. Best state solar rebate in the Midwest. Applications must be submitted before installation. Applications due within 60 days of installation, no later than Aug 31, 2026.

Focus on Energy (Wisconsin statewide program)$600/kW up to $2,400 max (2026 program year)First-come, first-served — applications before installation; deadline Aug 31, 2026solarDetails

Wisconsin NEVI EV Charging Program

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Wisconsin's NEVI deployment for DCFC stations. Part of REV Midwest MOU with IL, IN, MI, MN.

Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT)NEVI formula allocation — 80% federal cost shareActive — check WisDOTev_chargingDetails

Wisconsin Solar & Renewable Energy Sales Tax Exemption

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Wisconsin exempts solar and renewable energy equipment from the state's 5% sales tax. Saves ~$910 on average residential installation. Automatic at point of purchase.

Wisconsin Department of Revenue5% sales tax exemption on solar equipmentOngoingsolarDetails

Wisconsin Solar Property Tax Exemption

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100% property tax exemption on the value added by solar and other renewable energy systems, regardless of whether equipment is classified as real or personal property. No expiration date.

Wisconsin Department of Revenue100% property tax exemption on solar-added valueOngoing — no expirationsolarDetails

We Energies EV Time-of-Use Rate

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We Energies offers dramatic EV charging savings through TOU pricing. Off-peak rate of $0.04/kWh (vs $0.30/kWh on-peak). On-peak windows selectable: 7am-7pm, 8am-8pm, or 9am-9pm. Off-peak covers all other hours.

We EnergiesOff-peak: $0.04/kWh; On-peak: $0.30/kWhOngoingev_chargingDetails

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