Estimated Savings for a Typical Wisconsin Home
2,000 sq ft home switching from electric-resistance heating
Installed Cost
$17,000
State Rebate
-$1,000
Net Cost
$16,000
Current Heating Cost/yr
$4,371
Heat Pump Cost/yr
$1,987
Annual Savings
$2,384
Payback Period
6.7 yrs
15-Year Savings
$29,669
CO₂ Avoided/yr
12,063 lbs
Wisconsin Heat Pump Rebates
✕
Federal 25C Tax Credit (Expired Dec 31, 2025)
The federal Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit (up to $2,000 for heat pumps) ended December 31, 2025. Heat pumps installed in 2026 do not qualify for it.
Up to $1,000
Wisconsin State/Utility Rebate
Wisconsin's Focus on Energy offers heat-pump rebates up to roughly $1,000.
Up to $8,000
HEEHRA Federal Rebate (Income-Qualified)
Households at or below 150% of area median income can receive up to $8,000 toward a heat pump through the federal HEEHRA program, administered by Wisconsin. View full rebate detail →
Heat Pump Costs by City in Wisconsin
| City | Annual Savings | Payback (yrs) | Population ↓ | Utility |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee | $2,482 | 6.4 | 577,222 | We Energies |
| Madison | $2,728 | 5.9 | 269,840 | Madison Gas & Electric |
| Green Bay | $2,397 | 6.7 | 107,395 | WPS |
| Kenosha | $2,246 | 7.1 | 100,150 | We Energies |
| Racine | $2,505 | 6.4 | 77,816 | We Energies |
| Appleton | $2,608 | 6.1 | 77,289 | WPS |
| Waukesha | $2,836 | 5.6 | 72,419 | We Energies |
| Eau Claire | $2,762 | 5.8 | 69,026 | Xcel Energy WI |
| Oshkosh | $2,637 | 6.1 | 66,083 | WPS |
| Janesville | $2,316 | 6.9 | 65,615 | We Energies |
Heat Pump Savings Calculator
Instant estimate — no email required
Quick Facts: Wisconsin
- 🌡️ Climate: Very Cold (7,400 HDD)
- ⚡ Avg electricity: $0.168/kWh
- 🔥 Natural gas: $1.10/therm
- 🏭 Top utility: We Energies