City of Milwaukee - Business Energy Efficiency (Me2) Rebates

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.