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City of Milwaukee - Business Energy Efficiency (Me2) Rebates   

Last DSIRE Review: 11/26/2012
Program Overview:
State: Wisconsin
Incentive Type: Local Rebate Program
Eligible Efficiency Technologies: Chillers , Furnaces , Boilers, Heat pumps, Central Air conditioners, Caulking/Weather-stripping, Duct/Air sealing, Building Insulation, Windows, Comprehensive Measures/Whole Building, Custom/Others pending approval, Unspecified Technologies
Applicable Sectors: Commercial
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
Web Site: http://www.smartenergypays.com/
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.


 
Contact:
  General Contact - Me2
City of Milwaukee
Milwaukee Energy Efficiency
Milwaukee, WI
Phone: (877) 399-1203
E-Mail: me2@milwaukee.gov
Web Site: http://www.smartenergypays.com/
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