Overview
The
Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and the
Inflation Reduction Act are federal laws that created new clean energy programs, many of which are to be administered by states.
The Public Service Commission’s Office of Energy Innovation (OEI) is working closely with the Department of Energy (DOE) and the National Association of State Energy Offices (NASEO) to identify options for program delivery to prepare for the implementation of these federal programs when guidance becomes available.
Please note, this page will be updated as guidance becomes available from DOE. Check back for the latest updates.
Additional Resources:
DOE Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Funding Opportunities
Wisconsin DOT Bipartisan Infrastructure Law: Local Programs
Making Our Homes More Efficient: Clean Energy Tax Credits for Consumers | Department of Energy
General
inquiries
about the programs should be sent to:
OEI@wisconsin.gov
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Bipartisan Infrastructure Law
For detailed information on specific Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) programs and funding opportunities, please visit DOE Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Programs. Please note, the BIL is also known as the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA).
DOE State Energy Program - BIL Section 40109
Under BIL Section 40109, funding is provided to State Energy Offices for eligible State Energy Program (SEP) activities to be implemented over Federal Fiscal Years (FFY) 2022-2026.
For more details, visit DOE: Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Funding Opportunities
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A public comment period will be scheduled to gather stakeholder input on the use of these funds, the date has not yet been announced.
Estimated Wisconsin Allocation
| $7,880,570
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Timeline
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Docket Number
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9706-FG-2022 |
Formula Grants to States and Indian Tribes for "Preventing Outages and Enhancing the Resilience of the Electric Grid" - BIL Section 40101(d)
Under BIL Section 40101(d), funding is provided to States and Tribes to improve the resilience of their electric grid to be implemented for FFY 2022-2026.
A public hearing occurred on January 24th to gather stakeholder input on the use of these funds: Public Hearing Recording
Public comments were received until January 31st. Please see the notice of hearing for details:
Notice of Hearing
- To be informed of program developments and opportunities to participate, subscribe to docket 9713-FG-2022 using EZ e-Subscribe.
For more details, visit
National Energy Technology Laboratory Grants Page.
Estimated Wisconsin Allocation
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Timeline
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Docket Number
| 9713-FG-2022
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Energy Efficiency Revolving Loan Fund Capitalization Grant Program - BIL Section 40502
Under BIL Section 40502, funding is provided to State Energy Offices to establish grants and a revolving loan fund (RLF) for commercial or residential energy efficiency loan funds and audits.
For more details, visit Energy Efficiency Revolving Loan Fund Capitalization Grant Program.
Estimated Wisconsin Allocation
| $1,881,930
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Timeline
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Docket Number
| 9715-FG-2023
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Energy Efficiency Conservation Block Grant Program - BIL Section 40552
Under BIL Section 40552, funding is provided to states, local governments, and Tribes for implementing strategies to reduce energy use, reduce fossil fuel emissions, and improve energy efficiency.
All applicants are required to submit an Energy Efficiency and Conservation Strategy (EECS) in order to receive funding. We recommend using our template to get yours started:
Eligible entities are encouraged to submit this Optional Information Collection Form to keep in touch with DOE about Energy Efficiency Conservation Block Grant (EECBG).
Inflation Reduction Act
The Home Energy Performance-Based Whole-House Rebate Program (HOMES Rebate Program) and the High-Efficiency Electric Home Rebate Program were both authorized by the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). While these programs are authorized, they are not open to customers yet. The federal government will first issue guidance to states and open a process for each state to submit planning to establish and open programs to customers. We do not yet have an estimate on the timeline for when states might receive approval.
For more information, please visit: Home Energy Rebate Programs
Home Energy Rebate Programs Frequently Asked Questions | Department of Energy
HOMES Rebate Program - IRA Section 50121
Under IRA Section 50121, funding is provided to state energy offices to implement a home energy performance-based, whole-house (HOMES) rebate that model whole-home energy consumption before and after an energy efficiency retrofit. Expanded rebate levels are available for multifamily dwellings and low-income households.
For more details, visit DOE: Home Efficiency Rebates
Estimated Wisconsin Allocation
| $74,904,830
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Timeline
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Docket Number
| Initial considerations related to the relationship between IRA and Focus on Energy are being explored in:
5-FE-104
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High-Efficiency Electric Home Rebate Program - IRA Section 50122
Under IRA Section 50122, funding is provided to state energy offices and Tribes to develop and implement a high-efficiency electric home rebate program to provide homeowners and owners of multi-family buildings with rebates for qualifying electrification projects.
For more details, visit
DOE: Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates
Estimated Wisconsin Allocation
| $74,470,200
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Timeline
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Docket Number
| Initial considerations related to the relationship between IRA and Focus on Energy are being explored in:
5-FE-104
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