Description

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.