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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Can I attend a Sustainable Green Bay Task Force meeting?

A: Yes. The group meets at City Hall, Room 604 every third Thursday of the month from 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Q: How do I become a member?

A: Attend Task Force meetings

Home Energy Audit Rebate Program FAQ:

Q: How much does a home energy audit cost?
A:  The qualified consultant list provided by the City ranges between $300 and $400.  Most audits cost between $300 and $350.  Square footage of your home may affect the price.  Most out-of-town consultants do NOT charge an additional fee to come to Green Bay to conduct an audit.

Q: How long does a home energy audit take? Do I need to be home?
A: An audit usually takes about 2 or 3 hours, depending on the size of your home.  Consultants prefer that homeowners are home so they can go over their recommendations and the available rebates immediately after completing tests.  Many consultants do schedule audits on Saturdays.

Q: What incentives expire at the end of the year and what incentives are available in 2011?
A: The federal tax credit (30% of the cost of materials, not including labor) expires at the end of this year.  All eligible products must be installed before December 31.  Focus on Energy rebates change on January 1.  We have not yet received the details, but rebates could go higher, lower, be removed or additional rebates could become available in 2011.  WPS has confirmed that they will be extending their double rewards.  They will continue to double Focus on Energy rebates for building shell and mechanical systems.  The city’s rebate program will go through 2012, so your $200 rebates will be available as long as you are pre-approved, get the audit, and make at least 2 improvements within 6 months.

Q: How do I know if I need an audit?
A: If your home has hot and cold spots or rooms, if a draft is often present, or if you have abnormally high heating bills, a home energy audit could be advantageous.

Q: Are there any programs for low-income individuals?
A: Yes, Focus on Energy offers a “Targeted Home Performance with ENERGY STAR” program for eligible low-income individuals.  Visit www.focusonenergy.com for more details.  Targeted Home Performance program participants receive a FREE energy audit and pay only 10% of the cost of improvements.  Targeted Home Performance program participants are ineligible for the City’s rebate program.

Q: My address says Green Bay.  Do I qualify?
A: Only residents WITHIN CITY LIMITS are eligible for the City’s program.  If you vote for Green Bay elected officials and pay your property taxes to the City of Green Bay, you are most likely eligible.  If you have a rental property in City limits but as an owner you live outside of the City, you are still eligible.  Houses in the Villages of Howard, Ashwaubenon, Bellevue, Allouez, etc. are not eligible for the City’s $200 rebate program. However you may still conduct home energy audits, and we encourage you to do so. 

Q: Where do I send my application?
A: Pre-approvals can be done over the phone in a matter of minutes.  Please call (920) 448-3028 to be pre-approved.  If you prefer to send an application, it can be sent by:

  1. Email: jenniferpo@ci.green-bay.wi.us
  2. Fax: (920)448-3081  Attention: Jennifer
  3. Mail:   City Hall, c/o Jennifer Pollitt, 100 N Jefferson Street, Room 200, Green Bay, WI 54301-5026
  4. Drop off:  City Hall (address above), Room 200 on the second floor