LA CROSSE, Wis. (May 6, 2025) — A new grant program is now available to help eligible City of La Crosse residents beat the summer heat and reduce energy costs. Funded by the City of La Crosse, the program offers free home energy assessments and no-cost efficiency upgrades for qualifying low- to moderate-income residents.
Green Homeowners United has been selected as one of the local contractors to carry out the assessments and improvements as part of the initiative.
How It Works:
- Free Energy Assessment: Trained La Crosse-based assessors from Green Homeowners United evaluate homes for energy loss and efficiency opportunities.
- On-the-Spot Improvements: Qualifying homes may receive free upgrades such as air sealing, LED lighting, and improve HVAC duct efficiency during the visit.
- Up to $25,000 in Additional Grants: Homes that meet program criteria may be eligible for up to $25,000 in federal grant funding to cover larger improvements, including insulation and heat pump installations.
La Crosse Mayor Mitch Reynolds, along with Green Homeowners United and other partners, recently introduced the program at a local event. One resident, Rebecca Schwarz, shared how the upgrades already made a difference in her home.
“These upgrades made a huge difference—not just in my bills, but in how comfortable my home feels,” Schwarz said.
More than 300 City of La Crosse homeowners are expected to benefit from this program in 2025.
Media Resources:
Journalists and media professionals are invited to access the official Green Homeowners United online press kit, powered by Green Onion Creative, which includes copies of press releases, logos, customer testimonials, and photos/videos for media coverage.
Media Contact:
Kevin Kane
Co-Owner & Chief Economist
(414) 604-6450
About the Program:
This program is funded by the City of La Crosse and available to eligible low- to moderate-income homeowners within city limits. Green Homeowners United is a participating contractor providing assessments and upgrades but does not administer the grant itself.
The program is available to homeowners, tenants of single-family homes or duplexes (up to four units with landlord approval), and owners of manufactured (mobile) homes who rent the land, with title of home ownership.
Interested residents can visit www.greenhomewi.com/lax to check income eligibility and see if their home qualifies for the program. Call or text Jack Phillips at (608) 616-0470 for further information and scheduling.
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About Green Homeowners United
Green Homeowners United was founded to guide homeowners who want to make a meaningful difference fighting climate change at home but are unsure on where to start. The organization helps homeowners and homebuyers reduce energy waste, lower utility costs, and cut carbon emissions through energy-efficient upgrades, renewable energy solutions, and water-saving improvements. By also connecting families with fair financing options, Green Homeowners United ensures that essential eco-friendly upgrades are within reach for more people. More than just a contractor, the team is committed to building a cleaner, more sustainable future, one home at a time. To learn more, visit www.greenhomewi.com.