Who is Eligible?

This program is designed to help those concerned about how comfortable their home isn't, and/or high utility bills have a way to reduce them by making the home more energy efficient. While all new homes built in Wisconsin are required in building code to have insulated basements, older homes often don't; and too many homes are drafty, leaking warm air out in the winter and allowing humid air in the summer.  This impacts our energy bills, our planet and residents' health.

 Eligibility- you must:

• Property is in Wisconsin, and be either a single-family, 2- or 3-unit building. You must be the homeowner to apply, but this CAN help rental properties! (If the owner calls). Duplexes or Triplexes will be enrolled later in 2025 but can apply now

• Earn less than <80% of the area median income

• Not be behind on property taxes, and not in foreclosure/bankruptcy

• Have a basement foundation that rises above ground at least 1.5 ft or more

• Not have a basement that is damaged, flooded, collapsing, or unable to access because of items in the way

How to Sign Up:

Click here to schedule a phone call to go over the program,

or call Mary at Green Homeowners United: (414) 604-6450‬

How to Sign Up:

Click here to schedule a phone call to go over the program, scroll to the top to apply, or call Mary at Green Homeowners United: (414) 604-6450‬

FAQ

• Q: What if I don't live in Milwaukee, can I qualify?

• Yes! But at present we can only help homes in the following counties: Milwaukee, Waukesha, Washington, Ozaukee and Racine.

• Q: Do I need to cover the rigid insulation panels up with drywall?

• Nope! While you certainly can add drywall to have that fully finished look, our rigid insulation panels are already white, already paintable and are already considered a thermal barrier for fire safety!

• Q: Who performs the work?

• All work is performed by Green Homeowners United in-house energy efficiency experts. Our energy assessors and workers are union members of Laborers Local 113. We believe it is possible to create living wage jobs helping you save money & be more comfortable while also fighting climate change!

• Q: How effective is this rigid insulation board in the basement?

• Standard 8-inch of concrete block has an insulating value of approximately R-1, which is less than a double-pane window, less than majority of attics and above ground walls. The basement is generally the largest uninsulated area in the home. Our rigid insulation panels can be between R-5 to R-15, but usually are about R-10 at about 2-inchs thick. At that level, the amount of heat you lose is about 90% less, making insulating basements one of the most energy-saving insulation projects you can make in the home (so long as there is at least SOME amount in your attic or walls)