Business Energy Efficiency (Me2) Rebates

Summary

Last modified on February 12, 2015.

Financial Incentive Program

Place	Wisconsin
Name	Business Energy Efficiency (Me2) Rebates
Incentive Type	Local Rebate Program
Applicable Sector	Commercial
Eligible Technologies	Boilers, Building Insulation, Chillers, Comprehensive Measures/Whole Building, Custom/Others pending approval, Duct/Air sealing, Heat pumps, Windows, Unspecified technologies
Active Incentive	Yes
Implementing Sector	Local
Energy Category	Energy Efficiency Incentive Programs
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
Program Administrator	Milwaukee Energy Efficiency
Website	http://www.smartenergypays.com/
References	Database of State Incentives for Renewables and Efficiency

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.

Incentive Contact

Contact Name	General Contact - Me2
Department	City of Milwaukee
Division	Milwaukee Energy Efficiency
Place	Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Phone	(877) 399-1203
Email	me2@milwaukee.gov
Website	http://www.smartenergypays.com/

• Incentive and policy data are reviewed and approved by the N.C. Solar Center's DSIRE project staff.