Welcome to the Environmental Collaboration Office
The Environmental Collaboration Office (ECO) strives to make Milwaukee a world class eco-city on America's Fresh Coast. ECO develops practical solutions that improve people’s lives and the economy while working to protect and restore the natural ecosystems that support our long-term prosperity. We collaborate with the community, develop global partnerships, offer award-winning programs, and implement the Milwaukee Climate and Equity Plan.
Quick Links
- NEW! Renewable Energy in City Operations
- Housing Help MKE - Home Improvement Resource Navigator
- Healthy Homes Guide
- Milwaukee Healthy Homes Program Application Request
- Home Energy Grants - Save Money NOW!
- Remaining Clean Energy Tax Credits
- Grow Solar – Residential/Small Commercial Group Buy Program
- Spring 2026 Newsletter
- ECO Resource Guides
- MKE Climate & Equity Plan
- Climate Equity Screening Tool
- Green Infrastructure Plan
- EV Charging Public Engagement
- Green Jobs Guide
- 2025 Benchmarking Report
- ECO Coloring & Activity Pages
- ECO Youtube Channel
Plans and Initiatives
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The Milwaukee Climate and Equity PlanAdopted in 2023, provides the vision and foundation for climate action in Milwaukee with "10 Big Ideas" to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, increase racial equity, and make the city prosperous for the long term. Learn about green career opportunities at Milwaukee.gov/GreenJobs. |
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The Water Centric City InitiativeShowcases Milwaukee's global leadership in managing our natural water resources in a sustainable and resilient way. The initiative advances seven principles through innovation, collaboration, and education. |
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Milwaukee supports the transition to electric and low-emission vehicles. Learn about our plans to build a public electric vehicle charging network, transition the City's fleet to electric vehicles, and what you can do to be part of postive change in our community! |
Residential Programming
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Milwaukee Energy EfficiencyOr Me2, provides affordable financing up to $15,000 for energy saving improvements like new insulation, furnaces, boilers, hot water heaters, air conditioners, and windows. With Me2 financing through Summit Credit Union, redirect some of the money spent on high energy bills into home improvements that will keep you and your family comfortable year round. |
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Milwaukee ShinesIs Milwaukee's solar energy program. Milwaukee Shines provides information for home and business owners, resources for solar industry professionals, runs solar group buy programs in the City and partners with Summit Credit Union to offer solar loans up to $20,000. |
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ECO NeighborhoodsIs an initiative to concentrate enough eco-activities in a neighborhood to inspire neighbors to continuously practice environmentally friendly behaviors while creating a lasting impact. |
Commercial Programming
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Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE)Financing helps commercial property owners affordably finance energy or water efficiency, renewable energy, electric vehicle infrastructure, energy reliability, stormwater controls or "green infrastructure," and other resiliency upgrades in their buildings. Payments are collected through a voluntary municipal special charge that is paid back through the property tax system and is attached to the property, not the owner. Also, check out our Sustainable Commercial Buildings Guide to learn about best practices in energy efficiency and energy benchmarking. |