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Energy Innovation Grant Program Round 6 Updates
- Round 6 of the Energy Innovation Grant Program (EIGP) opened on April 1, 2026.
- The deadline to submit an application is Tuesday, June 30, 2026, at 1:30 PM CT.
- Review the Application Instructions for eligible activities and applicant types, scoring criteria, and other relevant program information, including responses to questions that have been submitted.
- The PSC anticipates this sixth round is likely the last unless additional funding is authorized. In the 2025-27 biennial budget, Gov. Evers proposed investing $20 million in the EIGP program, but it was removed by the state legislature.
- To learn more about EIGP Round 6 and to apply, visit the links below.
Grid Resilience Grant Program Round 2
- Public comments are now being accepted related to the program design for Round 2 of the Wisconsin Grid Resilience Grant Program.
- Comments must be submitted through the Commission's website. On the Commission's website, click the "File a Comment" button, and then navigate to the docket 9713-FG-2026. Comments must be submitted by Tuesday, July 21, 2026, at 1:30pm CT.
- Following the program design phase, the OEI anticipates opening one or more competitive grant cycles to solicit projects from eligible applicants.
- The OEI will provide Application Instructions and host a webinar at the beginning of the grant cycle to support potential applicants.
- To stay informed of progress, subscribe to docket 9713-FG-2026 through the OEI Grid Resilience Program webpage. Visit the link below to subscribe and learn more about Wisconsin’s Grid Resilience Program.
Inflation Reduction Act Home Energy Rebates
- Wisconsin continues to receive federal guidance on the IRA Home Energy Rebate Programs. Final program changes are not yet available. We expect to share updates, changeover dates, and additional details in the coming weeks.
- Some program changes will affect project eligibility. The HEAR program will have the most significant eligibility changes.
- Households with HEAR projects involving heat pumps, heat pump water heaters, heat pump dryers, or kitchen equipment are encouraged to work with an IRA Registered Contractor to submit their application materials as soon as possible.
- As a reminder, Wisconsin’s programs remain operational while the guidance is under review. The program will continue processing all applications submitted under current program rules including:
- Income qualifications.
- Project reservations.
- Payment requests.
- Visit the links below to learn more about the programs and how you can participate.
IRA HER Success Stories
- Interested in seeing real testimonies of those who have taken part in the Home Energy Rebate Programs? Success stories are now available on the Focus on Energy website.
- The success stories range from contractors taking part in the programs to homeowners who have completed their projects.
- Visit the link below to begin reading these success stories.
Focus on Energy
For Kids both Big and Small: Wattson the Energy Efficiency Badger
- Focus on Energy would like to introduce you to Wattson, the Energy Efficiency Badger!
- Wattson helps children and adults learn more about how to make a home more energy efficient.
- Visit the link below to meet Wattson, learn more about energy efficiency at home, and become an energy-saving hero with Wattson!
Strategic Energy Management for Water Treatment Facilities
- The energy used by water and wastewater utilities can account for up to 35% of typical municipal energy budgets. Electricity use accounts for 25%–40% of the operating budgets for wastewater utilities and approximately 80% of drinking water processing and distribution costs.
- To help increase the efficiency of this energy use, Focus on Energy is launching the Strategic Energy Management (SEM) for Water Treatment Facilities.
- Participants will receive enhanced support from Subject Matter Experts. This will include onsite energy treasure hunts, energy model development, and a series of guided workshops. Incentives up to $50,000 are available for low- and no-cost projects identified during the process.
- Enrollment is limited to 10 facilities.
- Visit the link below for details and the enrollment application.
Combined Heat and Power Request for Proposals
- Focus on Energy is now accepting submissions for the Combined Heat and Power (CHP) Request for Proposals (RFP). This RFP is available to business customers seeking financial support to complete CHP projects by November 30, 2027.
- The application deadline is October 31, 2026.
- Applicants should work directly with their Focus on Energy Advisor to submit a response to this RFP.
- To be connected to an Energy Advisor, send an email to: business@focusonenergy.com
- Visit the link below to learn more about the CHP RFP.
Funding Opportunities
Wisconsin Department of Transportation is Accepting Submissions for the Wisconsin Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (WEVI) Connecting Corridors Request for Proposals
- The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is now accepting applications to expand the coverage of federally funded electric vehicle (EV) charging stations in Wisconsin to include heavily traveled U.S. and state highway corridors.
- On May 26, 2026, WisDOT released its WEVI Connecting Corridors Request for Proposals (RFP) document and the WEVI Connecting Corridors submission packet.
- WisDOT is currently accepting project proposals through Friday, July 24, 2026.
- Wisconsin currently has approximately $40 million available in unobligated funds for the program. Funding covers up to 80% of eligible costs. Prospective grantees are required to provide a minimum 20% match of the eligible costs from non-federal sources.
- Eligible applicants are:
- Private businesses, including corporations, partnerships, companies, or nonprofit organizations authorized to do business in Wisconsin
- Tribal organizations (as defined in Title 25 US Code Section 5304 (I))
- To learn more about the WEVI program and the RFP, visit the links below.
Learning Opportunities
Focus on Energy Webinar Recordings
- Interested in one of the Focus on Energy Webinars, but unable to attend due to a scheduling conflict? Catch up over summer by viewing Focus on Energy’s available webinar recordings on their website.
- Available webinars include:
- Renewable Energy Opportunities
- HVAC Basics
- Developing an Energy Plan
- And many more
- Visit the link below to view the recordings.
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