Check out this WKOW Ch 19 news story about the improved program led by the City of La Crosse together with Green Homeowners United, and how you can qualify for similar opportunities even if you don't live in La Crosse!

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Kevin Kane
Green Homeowners United

WXOW: Free energy-saving program now available for middle-class households in La Crosse

• (9/11/2025) The City of La Crosse has teamed up with Green Homeowners United to offer free energy audits and home upgrades for low- and middle-income households.

• The program aims to help residents save on their energy bills and lower the city's carbon emissions.

Click here to read the rest of the WXOW story
Click here to read the similar WIZM 1410 story

Click here to read the similar WKBT News8000 story

Q: How is the City of La Crosse's energy assessment program unique?

A: For a limited time thanks to a grant from the WI Public Service Commission, the City of La Crosse is offering no-cost energy assessments for middle income City residents as well as low income residents. While low income Wisconsinites anywhere in the state are eligible for a no-cost energy assessment, only La Crosse is offering them to middle income residents too to help them qualify for the new IRA incentive programs to partially pay for energy efficiency improvements like insulation and heat pumps.

Q: Why is the City of La Crosse offering this?

A: Because of recent federal legislation, Congress is ending the $1,200 tax credit for insulation and other energy improvements as of December 31st. Middle and high income residents can still qualify if their insulation project occurs before the end of the year. La Crosse is aiming to help middle income residents take advantage of this tax credit by offering the energy assessment at no cost!

It is important to note that the IRA instant rebates are different from the tax credits, and are not slated to go away. Low and middle income residents can receive thousands off the immediate cost of insulation projects and federal tax credits (if eligible, received at tax time) anywhere in Wisconsin, not just La Crosse.

Example: Attic insulation & air-sealing

• LOW-INCOME: eligible for $3,400 instantly off the cost of attic insulation/sealing, sometimes more. Click here to learn more

• MIDDLE-INCOME: eligible for $2,800 instantly off attic insulation/sealing, plus up to $1,200 in federal tax credits (until end of year). Click here to learn more

• HIGH-INCOME: eligible for $1,200 instantly off attic insulation/sealing, plus up to $1,200 in federal tax credits (until end of year). Click here to learn more

And, for low income homeowners who live in either Milwaukee or Waukesha counties, are up-to-date on their property taxes, lived in the home 5+ years, and are either: (1) 60+ years of age, (2) have a disability, or (3) are a veteran, attic insulation can be at $0! Click here to learn more

Q: What if I don't live in the City of La Crosse?

A: That's ok, low income residents anywhere in Wisconsin can qualify for a no-cost energy assessment. Green Homeowners United can offer energy assessments in Milwaukee County, Waukesha County, Washington County, Ozaukee County, Walworth County, Racine County and the City of La Crosse. Other contractors can help outside these communities.

An energy assessment for middle and high income individuals outside of La Crosse can qualify for a $150 federal tax credit just for getting an energy assessment. Private energy assessments cost $625 and can unlock thousands in incentives for future work!

What you will need to qualify for the IRA rebates:

1. A recent gas/electric utility bill

2. Proof that your household annual income is less than the amount above, based on how many people live there. You can prove that with any one of the following: (a) last year's tax return, (b) a Medicaid enrollment letter (not Medicare), (c) energy assistance enrollment letter, or (d) Foodshare/SNAP enrollment letter

When you have this together, call Green Homeowners United at (414) 604 6450 so we can help you with the next steps

You can also use these links below:

• Click here to learn more about an energy-assessment of your property

• Click here to learn more about how much incentive you are eligible for with attic insulation & air-sealing yet this year

• Click here to learn more about the La Crosse no-cost energy assessment & air-sealing work for low and middle income residents (City of La Crosse residents only)

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Kevin Kane

Chief Economist

Green Homeowners United

(414) 604-6450

www.GreenHomeWI.com

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