Electric Vehicles

The City of Milwaukee Common Council voted to approve an updated ordinance requiring departments to purchase low- or zero-emission vehicles with the goal to replace City-owned or leased vehicles with those that operate with cleaner, sustainable alternative fuels. The policy supports the City’s efforts to increase the use of vehicles powered by clean energy sources and achieve its climate goals of reducing greenhouse gas emissions 45% by 2030 and net-zero emissions by 2050.

The ordinance applies to the purchase of light-duty and off-road vehicles, as well as medium- and heavy-duty vehicles. When cost-effective, purchases will prioritize hybrid, electric, and alternative-fuel vehicles. The City of Milwaukee Department of Public Works, Police Department, Fire Department, and Port are directed to report annually on the progress of the transition. The police department is already purchasing hybrid vehicles for its fleet. The City of Milwaukee Environmental Collaboration Office is also working with departments to plan for electric vehicle charging infrastructure in City buildings and for the community.

We Energies is offering a Residential EV Pilot Program for Wisconsin homeowners that receive electric service from the utility. The program helps homeowners save money by providing an "EV charging bill credit" if you charge your EV during certain off-peak hours.

Eligibility Requirements:

1. Own or lease an all-electric battery-only vehicle that is registered at your We Energies service address.

2. Own and live in a Wisconsin residence that receives electric service from We Energies. For this program, this is defined as a detached single-family home, townhome/row house, duplex or other multifamily dwellings with separately metered service.

We Energies is offering a Business EV Charger Pilot Program to help offset the upfront costs of installing charging stations for fleets, employees, customers, or for public use at facilities. The program offers credits to help pay for customer costs of utility upgrades and provides possible rebates for facility electrical work.

Eligibility Requirements:

1. Commit to installing a minimum of four ports or 50kW of new Level 2 or DC fast chargers. An additional electric meter to measure charging is required.

2. Must be on one of the following rates: Cg1, Cg 2, Cg 3, Cg 3S, Cg3C, Cg 6, Cp1, Cp FN, Cp 3, Cp 3S, CP 4.

PACE Financing is available for electric vehicle infrastructure for commercial properties.