Me² helps you take some of the dollars you are wasting on high energy bills and put them into energy-saving home improvements. Insulation, air sealing, windows, and new furnaces and boilers can help you save energy while making your home more comfortable, safe, durable, and quiet. Homeowners who have had their home inspected, insulated, and air sealed through Me² have averaged a 30% reduction in energy use.  Contact one of our Participating Me2 Contractors to find out how much you can save.

In addition to improving your home, working through Me² is great for Milwaukee. All Participating Me² Contractors are committed to putting Milwaukee residents to work and saving energy in your home reduces air pollution that can lead to respiratory problems and contribute to extreme weather events from climate change.

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"At Summit, we have a passion for empowering people to improve their financial well-being and believe anyone can be financially successful. Helping you secure a bright financial future is our highest goal!"

Property Eligibility

You are eligible for energy-efficiency incentives if your home meets the following criteria:

• Your property is located within the City of Milwaukee.
• Single-family home, duplex, or triplex (3 units or less)
• Owner of building must be listed as an individual and not as a trust, LLC, or form of business.
• No delinquent property taxes due to the City of Milwaukee.
• Work must be performed by a Participating Me2 contractor. Me2 cannot finance do-it-yourself projects.  

Usted es elegible para los incentivos de energía-eficiente y financiamiento si su casa cumple con los siguientes criterios:

• Localizada dentro de la Ciudad de Milwaukee
• Ocupada por el propietario de casa o no ocupada por el propietario de casa*, casa de una familia, duplex, o triplex (3 unidades o menos).
• El propietario del edificio debe ser catalogado como un individuo y no como un fideicomiso, LLC, o forma de un negocio
• No deber impuestos de la propiedad a la Ciudad de Milwaukee
• Me2 no se basa en ingresos
* Opciones de financiamiento y reglas del programa pueden ser diferentes para casas que no están ocupadas por el propietario. 

Eligible Improvements

With Me², you can finance primary energy efficiency improvements and a limited number of supporting safety improvements.
 

ENERGY STAR^® Rated Windows

Attic & Wall Insulation

Air Sealing

High Efficiency Hot Water Heaters, Heating & Cooling Equipment

• High efficiency furnaces and furnace/air conditioning combo packages (95%+ efficiency)
• High efficiency boilers (95%+ efficiency)
• High efficiency air conditioners (SEER 14+)
• High efficiency water heaters                                                                    (storage EF .67+; condensing storage TE 90+;  tankless EF .82+)

Furnaces & boilers must be eligible for incentives from the statewide Focus on Energy program

Geothermal Heat Pumps (EER 15+)

Supporting Safety Improvements

Up to 20% of the Summit loan on each project may be for support measures that are necessary to install the primary energy efficiency measures or otherwise contribute to energy efficiency in the home. These include but are not limited to electrical upgrades, asbestos/vermiculite removal, oil tank removal, minor roof repair, minor carpentry work such as creating attic access, mechanical ventilation, and window or door replacements.

Insulation, air sealing, attic ventilation, and other "whole house" improvements must be completed under the Home Performance with ENERGY STAR^® program. For these services, contact a Participating Me² contractor with the “Full Service” or “Insulation/Air sealing” symbol.


Mejoras Elegibles

Deben ser instalados por Contratistas Participantes con Me2. Ver smartenergypays.com para una lista completa

• Aislamiento térmico de ático y pared
• Sellado de aire (impermeabilizar y sellar los huecos que permiten
la entrada del aire exterior)
• Enfoque en Energía son elegibles Equipos de Calefacción, Refrigeración y de Ventilación
• Bombas de Calor
• Apoyando las mejoras de seguridad

Windows and Energy Efficiency

New energy efficient windows save energy as compared to older or single pane windows. Information on selecting ENERGY STAR® rated windows can be found at the Efficient Windows Collaborative™ or by contacting a Participating Me² Contractor.  Windows, however, are not ordinarily the biggest culprit for uncomfortable drafts and wasted energy in the home. Rather, air sealing and insulation through Focus on Energy’s Home Performance with ENERGY STAR program typically provides the most cost effective solutions to saving energy and improving the comfort of your home. 

Participating Me² Full Service or Insulation/Air Sealing Contractors can provide a comprehensive home energy assessment that will identify solutions customized for your home.  Focus on Energy also provides rebates for insulation and airs sealing, but not for windows.  Me² requires that homeowners first have their attic insulated and air sealed to minimum standards prior to, or in conjunction with, financing new windows.  Windows financed through Me² must be installed by a Participating Me² Contractor.

Customers wishing to finance windows through Me² should have their Participating Me² contractor complete this form.

Participating Residential Contractors

To finance a project with Me², the project must be completed by a Participating Me² Contractor. All Me² Participating Contractors have agreed to hire local workers on your project and because they are Trade Allies in the Focus on Energy program, they can help you get rebates on qualifying projects.

Homeowners may select any contractor from this list to complete their Me² qualifying project and are encouraged, but not required, to get more than one bid for service.

The City of Milwaukee, the Me² program, and Summit Credit Union:

• Do not endorse any particular installation contractor, engineering firm, manufacturer, product, or system design by this offering.

• Make no representation or warranty and assume no liability with respect to the quality, safety, performance, or other aspect of any design, consulting, product, system, equipment, or appliance installed or received and expressly disclaim any such representations, warranties, and liability, including, but not limited to, any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. Please contact your contractor for detailed manufacturer equipment warranties.

• Recommend that you read and adhere to Homeowner Consumer Tips.

• Do not guarantee that installation and operation of energy efficient equipment will result in reduced usage or in cost savings.

• Are not liable for any damages, including any incidental or consequential damages, arising out of the operation or malfunction of the products, equipment, or appliances or the installation thereof.

Me² strives for good customer service and quality workmanship.

If you have an unsatisfactory experience with a Me² contractor, first seek to resolve the issue directly with your contractor before contacting the Me² program.

Me² Full Service Contractors

These contractors provide services for all Me² qualified projects and are able to access all residential Focus on Energy incentives. These contractors performhome energy evaluations required for insulation and air sealing projects. These contractors may charge a fee for this service. Ask for details.

Me² Furnace, Boiler, and Water Heater Contractors
These contractors provide services for Me² HVAC, boiler and water heater projects and can provide Focus on Energy incentives. A home energy evaluation is NOT required to receive financing and incentives for qualified products in this category.

Me² Support Contractors

These contractors provide support services for Me² qualified projects. Up to 20% of a Me² loan can be used for home upgrades such as electrical improvements, asbestos repair, and roof repair. The remaining 80% of a Me² loan must be for primary energy efficiency projects like insulation, air sealing, furnaces, boilers, hot water heaters, or windows.
 

Full Service Contractors

Intec

Juan Hurtado
321 N 25th St, Milwaukee, WI 53233
(414) 732-2234
Master Plumber License #224725

S&E Insulation

Sheila Eckermann
6438 W Mill Rd, Milwaukee, WI 53218
(414) 332-3990

Weatherization Services, LLC

Devin Hawthorne
1101 W Layton Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53221
(414) 873-4945
Master Plumber License #223998

Furnace, Boiler, and Water Heater Contractors

Affordable Heating & A/C

Todd Rasmussen
4630 S Kinnickinnic Ave, Cudahy, WI 53110
(414) 481-2727
Master Plumber License #224725

Gregg Heating and Air Conditioning Inc

Greg Hausinger
2165 S 170th St, New Berlin, WI 53151
(262) 782-1200

Ideal Mechanical

David Bennett
5635 W Douglas Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53218
(414) 358-2505

Rudy Uttke & Sons, Inc

Tom Uttke
4209 S Howell Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53207
(414) 483-2159

Window Contractors

All-Craft

Rick Mitchell
8205 N Teutonia Ave, Brown Deer, WI 53209
(414) 807-2408

Support Contractors

Arch Electric

Mike Cornell
W4499 Sumac Rd, Plymouth, WI 53073
(920) 946-8402

Dairyland Energy Solutions, Inc

Christopher Martinez
12770 W Custer Ave, Butler, WI 53007
(262) 783-1550

Electric Services of WI, LLC

Tammy Evaska
4704 S 47th St, Greenfield, WI 53220
(414) 282-6682

Elect-Tech

Larry Meyers or Joy Meyers
2005 S West Ave, Waukesha WI 53189
(262) 446-3122

Gary Schacht

Gary Schacht
1506 Friess Lake Rd, Hubertus, WI 53033
(262) 623-6157

Green Energy Insulation Services, LLC

Alba Contreras
1136A S Layton Blvd, Milwaukee, WI 53215
(414) 810-3990

McKinley's Corporation

Carl McKinley
2545 N 30th St, Milwaukee, WI 53210
(414) 264-6673

Milwaukee Plumbing & Piping

Al Holtz
11300 W Greenfield Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53214
(414) 257-9000

Pieper Electric, Inc

Wade Roberts
5070 N 35th St, Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 462-7700

Pyramid Electric

Jim Gaillard
1978 W Hampton Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 461-9108

Roman Electric

Phil Rose
640 S 70th St, Milwaukee, WI 53214
(414) 771-5400

Safe Abatement for Everyone

Craig Murdock or Megan Murdock
1520 S Sylvania Ave #305, Sturtevant, WI 53177
(262) 960-9552

Steiner Electric

Robb Steiner
2323 Sylvan Way, West Bend, WI 53095
(262) 334-5517

Incentives from Focus on Energy             

Focus on Energy is Wisconsin utilities’ statewide energy efficiency and renewable resource program. Focus on Energy is funded by the state’s investor-owned energy utilities, as required by law, and participating municipal and electric cooperative utilities. To participate in Focus on Energy programs, residents or business owners must be customers of a participating utility, such as We Energies.

You can pair incentives from the statewide Focus on Energy program with a loan through Me².  If you don't want a Me² loan, you may still be eligible for Focus on Energy incentives.

Focus on Energy incentives for homeowners offers two levels of incentives. "Tier 2 Incentives" offer higher incentives for income-eligible households and require you to complete an application.  Tier 1 Incentives are not based on income and are available directly through your Participating Me² Contractor. See the table below.

Focus on Energy offers rebates up to $2,250 for whole house insulation and air sealing improvements through its Home Performance with ENERY STAR® program.  Apply for Enhanced Rewards.

Focus on Energy offers rebates up to $2,400 for efficient equipment like furnances and boilers.  Apply for Enhanced Rewards.

Sample Energy Audit