Focus on Energy Smart Thermostats: Open
Enrollment for 2026 is open. Open: qualified smart thermostats purchased on or after January 1, 2026 from any retailer are eligible for a rebate.
Serves: Customers of participating Wisconsin gas and electric utilities and cooperatives.
Do I Qualify
- Your utility and thermostat model must qualify.
- The retail application excludes homes heated by LP, oil, electric resistance, or a geothermal heat pump. Confirm your heating-system eligibility before buying.
- The retail application limits rebates to one per heating system and two per household.
- The retail application allows payment to the customer or participating contractor. Contractor-supplied instant discounts are paid to the distributor and passed through to you.
How Much Comes Off
| Equipment | Requirement | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Qualified smart thermostat | Qualified model; eligible heating system; purchased on or after January 1, 2026 | $50 per thermostat |
Who Files It
For a retail purchase, the homeowner submits the signed application and receipt. For an instant discount, the contractor and distributor handle the claim.
The provider pays either the contractor or the homeowner.
The Steps to Apply
- Review the qualified models and heating-system requirements. Smart Thermostats.
- For a retail purchase, submit the application and receipt within 60 days of purchase, no later than January 31, 2027. 2026 rebate application.
- For a contractor purchase, confirm the instant discount before installation.
Read on October 22, 2026 from the Focus on Energy page. A change to this program is a dated line in the changelog.