THE INFLATION REDUCTION ACT IS FOR YOU!
RESIDENTS
COMMUNITIES
BUSINESSES
The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) was passed with people in mind. A broad spectrum of funding opportunities – from solar installations for farmers to energy efficiency upgrades for homeowners and renters to direct pay incentives for nonprofits and schools looking to invest in clean energy – ensure every Wisconsinite has access to the benefits of clean power!
The Inflation Reduction Act provides $369 billion in clean energy investments, driving job creation, innovation, and slashing climate pollution. This legislation is the most significant action Congress has taken on clean energy. Now, Wisconsin must effectively and equitably connect these policies to people and transition the state to a clean energy economy.
IRA’s incentives have already spurred significant growth across the renewable energy sector. With billions of dollars available for clean energy manufacturing and infrastructure projects, we are witnessing historic investments in new solar, wind, battery storage, and much more. This has created clean energy jobs across the state, invested in Wisconsin communities, and saved money for residents and businesses. RENEW’s IRA Resource Hub aims to help Wisconsin residents, Tribal Nations, nonprofit organizations, schools, farmers, and businesses access information about how they can leverage the benefits of IRA.
Wisconsin’s abundance of resources – from our natural resources and agricultural roots to our proud manufacturing tradition and world-class educational institutions – make us poised to meet this era of clean energy opportunities. IRA is helping Wisconsin build a clean energy economy, and this is just the beginning.
IRA RESOURCES
FOCUS ON ENERGY
FOCUS ON ENERGY® partners with Wisconsin’s electric and natural gas utilities to provide resources, incentives, and rebates to benefit all Wisconsinites. Their website includes information on IRA credits, deductions, and rebates for homeowners and builders.
HOME EFFICIENCY REBATES (HOMES)
The Home Efficiency Rebate Program provides Wisconsinites with rebates to lower the cost of energy-saving, whole-home improvements in existing single-family and multifamily buildings. The program is designed to help households save money on energy, improve comfort, reduce air pollution, and reduce our reliance on fossil fuels.
DANE COUNTY OFFICE of ENERGY & CLIMATE CHANGE
The Dane County Office of Energy & Climate Change (OECC) was established in 2017. It focuses on helping Dane County businesses, nonprofits, faith communities, and residents make the transition to clean energy and make their facilities and homes more energy efficient. The Dane County OECC website includes details on tax credits for home efficiency improvements, all-electric appliances, electric vehicles and more.
IRS
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has developed guidance on key tax provisions in IRA. Its website is regularly updated with news on the latest developments regarding the implementation of IRA funding opportunities.
CASE STUDIES
Case Study
The River Food Pantry
The River Food Pantry has been a vital resource for underserved communities in Dane County since 2006, serving more than 3,000 people each week with food, resources, and support. Designing a new, 32,500-square-foot space presented an opportunity to incorporate sustainability measures to reduce its environmental impact and decrease operational costs.
Case Study
Sugar Creek Lutheran Church
As Sugar Creek Lutheran Church approached its 175th anniversary, church leaders reflected on its long-standing commitment to community service and environmental stewardship. Seeking to build on a legacy of energy consciousness, Solar Project Lead Ervin Schlepp and Pastor Dick Inglett secured funding to continue reducing the church’s carbon emissions and electricity costs. Sugar Creek Lutheran Church’s installation of its solar system and electric heat pump not only turned the vision of a sustainable future into reality but has proven to be financially and environmentally responsible.
IRA IN WISCONSIN
Empowering Tribal Nations: The Shift to Clean Energy
With increased clean energy funding opportunities, such as those provided by the Inflation Reduction Act, the Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin is creating new opportunities, enhancing economic resilience, and supporting the Tribe’s cultural values.
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Protecting Housing for Low- and Moderate-income Individuals
Mou Vang grew up in Section 8 housing in the Twin Cities and is familiar with the outdated infrastructure that often exists in affordable housing. Now she uses her experience and knowledge to serve the residents of Wisconsin Housing Preservation Corp (WHPC). Recently,...
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Centro’s New Home Embraces Latin American Culture Through Sustainable Architecture
All photos by: Heidi Rudd Karen Menéndez Coller is a mother, daughter, and community leader. Born in El Salvador, she and her family moved to California when she was 12 years old. Her husband, a Green Bay native, and their two children have called Wisconsin home for...
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