City of Milwaukee - Business Energy Efficiency (Me2) Rebates

August 28, 2013

Summary

Milwaukee Energy Efficiency (Me2) offers rebates for businesses that make energy efficiency improvements to their properties. In order to qualify, interested businesses must contact Me2 to set up a pre-assessment for their homes. Rebate amounts are based on the amount of energy savings improvements that are recommended.

Large businesses can receive:

10-14.9% energy savings: 10% of project costs
15-24.9% energy savings: 20% of project costs
25% or more energy savings: 30% of project costs

Small businesses can receive:

10-14.9% energy savings: 20% of project costs
15-24.9% energy savings: 40% of project costs
25% or more energy savings: 60% of project costs

This program is part of the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Better Buildings Program. The DOE has awarded over $500 million in federal funds to more than 40 states, local governments, and organizations to administer local programs targeting a variety of building types. Combined, these local programs are expected to improve the efficiency of more than 170,000 buildings through 2013 and save up to $65 million in energy costs annually.

Program Overview

Implementing Sector:	Local
Category:	Financial Incentive
State:	Wisconsin
Incentive Type:	Rebate Program
Web Site:	http://www.smartenergypays.com/
Administrator:	Milwaukee Energy Efficiency
Start Date:
Eligible Renewable/Other Technologies:	Chillers Furnaces Boilers Heat pumps Air conditioners Caulking/Weather-stripping Duct/Air sealing Building Insulation Windows Comprehensive Measures/Whole Building Custom/Others pending approval Yes; specific technologies not identified
Incentive Amount:	Large Properties 10-14.9% energy savings: 10% of project costs 15-24.9% energy savings: 20% of project costs 25% or more energy savings: 30% of project costs Small Properties 10-14.9% energy savings: 20% of project costs 15-24.9% energy savings: 40% of project costs 25% or more energy savings: 60% of project costs
Maximum Incentive:	Large Properties: $300,000 Small Properties: $30,000

Contact

Name:	General Contact - Me2
Organization:	City of Milwaukee
Address:	Milwaukee WI
Phone:	(877) 399-1203
Email:	me2@milwaukee.gov

This information is sourced from DSIRE; the most comprehensive source of information on incentives and policies that support renewables and energy efficiency in the United States. Established in 1995, DSIRE is operated by the N.C. Clean Energy Technology Center at N.C. State University.