Up to $400 in Rebates for Energy Efficient Equipment
Cedarburg Light & Water offers rebates to its residential customers on energy-efficient water heaters, furnaces, boilers, heat pumps, air conditioners, building insulation, ceiling fans, geothermal heat pumps, and lighting and flue closures. Incentive amounts are Energy Star bulbs $2/bulb; Energy Star ceiling fans $15; central A/C $100 to $200, varies by efficiency; furnace $150 - customers installing qualified efficient heating and cooling furnace and split system air conditioner at the same time receive an additional $150; boiler $400; flue closure $75; water heaters (varies by efficiency) $50-250. Contact: Cedarburg Light and Water Utility, PO Box 767, Cedarburg, WI 53012-0767; 262-375-7650; http://www.cedarburglightandwater.com/energy_efficiency/default.asp?CategoryNumber=2

Rebates for Purchasing and Installation of Energy Efficient Technologies
The Focus on Energy Program offers "Cash-Back Rewards" to eligible residents for purchasing and installing water heaters, furnaces, boilers, heat pumps, air conditioners, boilers, flue closures, and geothermal heat  pumps. The equipment must meet the programís efficiency standards and be installed after July 1, 2007 to be eligible. Geothermal heat pumps are included under the furnace and central air conditioning specifications and incentive levels. Incentive levels are as follows: air conditioners (including heat pumps) $100; natural gas furnace $150; natural gas boiler $400; water heaters $50 - $250; flue closure $75. Contact: Focus on Energy, 431 Charmany Dr., Madison, WI 53719; 800-762-7077; Fax: 608-249-0339; http://www.focusonenergy.com/Incentives/Residential/Cash-Back_Rewards/Res-Bus-Heat-Cool/

Rebates for Eligible Lighting and Water Heaters
Eligible Wisconsin consumers who purchase and install Energy Star qualified lighting products and qualifying water heaters are eligible for incentives through the Focus on Energy program. Incentive amounts are: water heaters $50 - $150; light bulbs $2 per bulb; torchieres, fixtures and ceiling fans with light kit $15 per product. Products must meet minimum efficiency standards in order to qualify for rebates. Contact: Focus on Energy, 431 Charmany Dr., Madison, WI 53719; 800-762-7077; Fax: 608-249-0339; http://www.focusonenergy.com/Incentives/Residential/

Cash Incentives for Recommended Efficiency Measures
Through the Home Performance with Energy Star program, Focus on Energy offers in-home energy audits and cash incentives for installing select recommended efficiency measures. Energy consultants inspect home energy systems, help identify the most effective measures for increasing home efficiency and assist participants applying for Cash-Back Rewards for the measures adopted. The incentive amount varies by case and by auditor recommendations. Contact: Focus on Energy, 431 Charmany Dr., Madison, WI 53719; 800-762-7077; Fax: 608-249-0339; http://www.focusonenergy.com/Resources/

Cash Back for Installing or Expanding Renewable Energy Systems
Focus on Energy offers Cash-Back Rewards for installing or expanding renewable-energy systems on homes. Payments are based on the estimated amount of electricity or thermal energy produced annually by an eligible system. Eligible residential systems include wind, PV and solar hot water. All projects must displace natural gas or electricity. The following maximum incentives and system capacities apply: wind-energy systems (20 kW or less) 25% of project cost or $35,000;  PV systems (0.5 kW - 20 kW): 25% (35% for non-profit and public) of project cost or $35,000; small residential solar hot water system (250 therms or less) 25% of project cost or $2,500. Contact: Focus on Energy, 431 Charmany Dr., Madison, WI 53719; 800-762-7077; Fax: 608-249-0339; http://www.focusonenergy.com/Incentives/Renewable

$50,000 in Development Grants
Wisconsin Focus on Energy offers grant programs to support the development of renewable energy. Development Grants are similar to the Feasibility Study Grants listed above. This grant provides support for assessing the feasibility and development activities of customer-sited Biogas Digesters or Biomass Combustion Systems of greater than 500 kW capacity and/or production more than 750,000 therms/year, and Wind Turbine Projects of between 100 kW and 15 MW. Eligible expenditures include complex feasibility studies, environmental permitting, financing and other developmental activities. Funding is available for up to 50% of project costs up to a maximum of $50,000. Contact: Focus on Energy, 431 Charmany Dr., Madison, WI 53719; 800-762-7077; Fax: 608-249-0339; http://www.focusonenergy.com/Incentives/Renewable/

Large Implementation Grants for Development of Renewable Energies Projects
Wisconsin Focus on Energy offers grant programs to support the development of renewable energy. Implementation Grants provide financial support for large renewable-energy projects (greater than 20 kW or 5,000 therms per year). Grant amounts are based on a calculated estimate of the quantity of electricity and/or thermal energy the system will produce in one year. Maximum amounts and system size restrictions for each technology are: solar water heating: 25% (35% for non-profits, state, or local governments) or $50,000;  solar-electric systems: 25% (35% for non-profits, state, or local governments) or $50,000; maximum system size of 50 kW; wind-energy systems: 35% or $50,000; maximum system size of 100 kW; biomass combustion, biogas digesters: 25% or $250,000; maximum system size of 750,000 therms/year or 500 kW and maximum project cost of $1.75 million. Dairy farm biogas projects that aggregate biogas production from multiple farms may be larger. Contact: Focus on Energy, 431 Charmany Dr., Madison, WI 53719; 800-762-7077; Fax: 608-249-0339; http://www.focusonenergy.com/Incentives/Renewable/

Solar Power Buyback Program
Customer generators in the Madison Gas & Electric (MGE) green power purchase program (Green Power Tomorrow) are eligible to receive a special rate for the power produced from solar photovoltaic (PV) systems. Under this program, the electricity produced from 1 to 10 kilowatt (kW) PV systems will be purchased by MGE at a rate of $0.25/kilowatt-hour (kWh). Annual green energy purchases must be at least as large as the AC output of the PV system. Contact: Madison Gas and Electric, 133 South Blair Street, Madison, WI 53701-1231; 608-252-7387; Fax: 608-252-7098; http://www.mge.com/home/rates/cleanpower.htm

$800 Rebate for Installation of a Ground Source Heat Pump
Marshfield Utilities offers an $800 rebate to all its customers who install a ground-source heat pump. The purchaser must be a customer of the Marshfield Utilities and the heat pump must be installed where there is direct Marshfield Electric service. Customers who wish to participate in this program must complete the heat pump rebate application form and mail it Marshfield Utilities along with a copy of dated sales receipt. Contact: Ground-Source Heat Pump Program, Marshfield Utilities, 2000 South Roddis Avenue, PO Box 670, Marshfield, WI 54449; 715-387-1195; http://www.marshfieldutilities.org/

Cash Back Rewards up to $200 for Energy Efficient Products
Marshfield Utilities offers cash-back rewards to its residential customers who install qualified Energy Star products in their homes through their Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Program. As part of this program, Marshfield Utilities also offers rebates for qualified shade trees planted around their customers' homes. Incentive amounts are: compact fluorescent bulbs $2 per bulb; Torchiere lamps $15; clothes washer $50; refrigerator $25; freezer $50; room air conditioner $25; dishwasher $15; dehumidifier $25; central A/C $100 - $200, varies by efficiency rating; furnaces with an ECM Fan Motor $150; boilers $150 - $200; and shade trees $40 - $75. Contact: Energy Conservation Programs - Marshfield Utilities, 2000 South Roddis Avenue, PO Box 670, Marshfield, WI 54449; 715-387-1195; http://www.marshfieldutilities.org

Property Tax Exemption for Solar and Wind Equipment
In Wisconsin, any value added by a solar-energy system or a wind-energy system is exempt from general property taxes. The eligible renewable technologies are: solar water heat, solar space heat, solar thermal electric, photovoltaics, wind, and solar pool heating. Passive solar design elements do not qualify under these rules. The exemption applies regardless of whether the equipment is deemed real property or personal property. Contact: Wisconsin Department of Revenue, Division of Research and Policy, 2135 Rimrock Road, P.O. Box 8933, Mail Stop 6-73, Madison, WI 52708-8933; 608-266-5773; 608-266-2700; Fax: 608-261-6240; http://www.revenue.wi.gov/index.html
Applications: http://www.revenue.wi.gov/forms/govexmpt/pr-303.pdf

Biogas Buyback Incentives
We Energies, an investor-owned utility serving portions of Wisconsin and Michigan, offers to purchase electricity and associated renewable energy credits generated by anaerobic digesters owned by its Wisconsin customers. Under a 15-year contract*, eligible customers will receive $0.155 per kilowatt-hour (15.5¢/kWh) for electricity generated on-peak and $0.040 per kilowatt-hour (4.0¢/kWh) for electricity generated off-peak. Anaerobic digesters may use animal waste from farm operations, waste from industrial food processes, or waste from municipal wastewater-treatment facilities. (* Customers have the option of remaining on the tariff for up to 15 years. Participating customers with anaerobic digesters may opt out of a contract, but We Energies may not opt out.) Contact: Customer Contact Center, We Energies, 231 W. Michigan St., P318, Milwaukee, WI 53202; 800-714-7777; http://www.we-energies.com/business_new/altenergy/custgen.htm - terms

Production Incentives for Solar Buyback
We Energies, a utility serving portions of Wisconsin and Michigan, offers to purchase electricity and the associated renewable energy credits (RECs) generated by Wisconsin customers with qualifying solar photovoltaic (PV) systems. Under a 10-year contract,* We Energies purchases 100% of the system output at a rate of 22.5¢ per kilowatt-hour (kWh) for electricity generated. PV systems must have a rated capacity of at least 1.5 kilowatts (kW) and not more than 100 kW to be eligible. Customers will receive a monthly credit for the energy and RECs sold to We Energies and will receive a check whenever any net accumulated amount exceeds $100. Customers participating in this program may not net meter. (*We Energies will honor contracts of up to 10 years. Participating customers with PV systems may opt out of a contract, but We Energies may not opt out.) Contact: Customer Contact Center, We Energies, 231 W. Michigan St., P318, Milwaukee, WI 53202; 800-714-7777; http://www.we-energies.com/business_new/altenergy/custgen.htm - terms

Production Incentives for Renewable Energies Buybacks
Xcel Energy, an investor-owned utility offering services in eight states, will purchase 100% of the electricity and associated renewable energy credits (RECs) generated by its Wisconsin customers using qualifying renewable energy systems. The purchase will take the form of a 10-year, fixed rate contract between the customer and the utility. Distributed generation systems must use a renewable resource and have an initial placed in service date of no earlier than January 1, 2008.  Eligible renewable resources are: solar thermal electric, photovoltaics, wind, biomass, geothermal electric, anaerobic digestion, small hydroelectric, tidal energy, wave energy, fuel cells using renewable fuels. Predetermined purchase prices have been set for wind systems $0.0660/kWh and biomass/biogas systems $0.073/kWh while rates for other technologies will be negotiated on a case-by-case basis between the utility and the customer generator. Contact: Xcel Energy Services, Regulatory Policy, 10 East Doty, Suite 511, Madison, WI 53703; 608-280-7308; Fax: 715-839-2602; http://www.xcelenergy.com/

Rebates for Energy Efficient Technologies
Xcel Energy offers its Wisconsin residential customers rebates for high efficiency appliances and systems. Currently, rebates are available for high efficiency electric water heaters, electric thermal storage, high efficiency gas furnaces, boilers, and programmable thermostats. The water heater rebate is only available to those who do not live in an area with Xcel gas, and the customer should be on one of the Xcel Energy time-of-use programs. Xcel Energy also offers special rates for off-peak hours through the Optional Off Peak Rate program. Customers that enroll are eligible for a lower electric rate during off peak hours, between 9pm and 7am. Finally, Xcel Energy offers the Saver's Switch program for residential customers, which pays customers a bill credit for agreeing to have their air conditioner cycled on and off during peak hours in the summer months. Contact: Xcel Energy, P.O. Box 8, Eau Claire, WI 54702-0008; 800-895-4999; http://www.xcelenergy.com