Navigator Energy Efficiency Program | City of Eau Claire, Wisconsin

What is the Program?

The Navigator is a program that reduces energy burden, cuts carbon emissions, improves energy equity and comfort while increasing clean energy jobs, reinvesting in affordable housing, and fostering greater community development.

Process:

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What is the goal?

Who is eligible?

Property owners with one to four unit houses willing to keep rent equal to or lower than HUD fair market rates for 5 years (shown below) and who are committed to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by using electrification measures. Houses located within an overburdened or underserved Census Tract will be given priority.

	Efficiency	One-Bedroom	Two-Bedroom	Three-Bedroom	Four-Bedroom
2025 HUD FMR	$831	$889	$1092	$1507	$1581

Apply for the Program

How is the program funded?

Proven success in the community

Interested in working on one of these projects?

Contractors can find bids here.

Eligibility criteria:

All Contractors Must Be Licensed & Insured
HVAC Contractors Must Have Manufacturer Training of Air Source Ducted and Ductless Heat Pumps
Weatherization Contractors Must Have Experience with Low Income Weatherization Installation Standards and Partner with a Home Performance Consultant for Performance Testing
Be Able To Offer Focus on Energy Rebates
Registered Contractor with Focus on Energy Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) Program