City of Milwaukee - Residential Energy Efficiency (Me2) Rebates

 Milwaukee Energy Efficiency (Me2) offers rebates for residents that make energy efficiency improvements to their homes. In order to qualify, interested residents 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. Residents can receive: $1,000 if the upgrades reduce energy use by 15-24% $1,500 if the upgrades reduce energy use by 25-34% $2,00 if the upgrades reduce energy use by 35% or more 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.