Milwaukee County has participated in the Focus on Energy program since 2007. This program is a statewide energy efficiency and renewable resource program funded by the state’s investor-owned energy utilities and participating municipal and electric cooperative utilities. Focus on Energy works with eligible Wisconsin residents and businesses to install cost-effective energy efficiency and renewable energy projects. Focus on Energy information, resources and financial incentives help to implement projects that otherwise would not be completed. Its efforts help Wisconsin residents and businesses manage rising energy costs, promote in-state economic development, protect our environment and control Wisconsin’s growing demand for electricity and natural gas.
Milwaukee County has earned almost $1 million in incentives through Focus on Energy (FoE), Wisconsin’s statewide program for energy efficiency and renewable energy. The County has put the incentives to wise use, implementing projects that will save approximately $1.5 million per year in energy over their expected lifetimes.
Annually, Milwaukee County’s participation with FoE is saving an estimated 8.8 million kWh and 500,000 therms. That savings is equivalent to the energy used by 800 homes for a year. Focus on Energy has approved incentives for a diverse range of County projects, including steam trap repair, HVAC and lighting upgrades, and solar energy systems. The projects have been implemented at the County Courthouse, Children’s Court Center, Fleet Garage, Milwaukee County Zoo, and other facilities.
As of January 13, 2015, Milwaukee County has been awarded Focus on Energy incentives for the following energy efficiency and renewable energy projects:
Date | Project Description | Incentive Awarded |
Aug-10 | Courthouse-Energy Performance Contract | $159,679 |
Dec-07 | Milwaukee County Courthouse – PC Lighting | $73,482 |
Sep-09 | Zoo Staffing Grant | $63,294 |
Aug-10 | Children’s Court Center-Phase 2 GESPC | $39,504 |
Aug-09 | Milwaukee County – 2009 Staffing Grant – 08/09 | $37,100 |
Aug-10 | Fleet Garage-Phase 2 GESPC-08/10 | $32,872 |
Sep-10 | Milwaukee County Zoo – Solar Electric | $26,197 |
Sep-09 | V Phillips Juvenile Justice Center – Solar Water Heating | $21,109 |
Dec-07 | O’Donnell Park – PC Multiple Measures – Staffing | $20,012 |
Nov-12 | Boerner Botanical Gardens – Chiller | $15,714 |
Jun-11 | Fleet Garage – Solar Electric | $15,486 |
Sep-14 | Fleet Services – Boiler | $15,000 |
Jun-13 | House of Corrections – Hood Ventilation | $14,200 |
Sep-14 | Children’s Court – Boiler | $12,000 |
Dec-07 | King Park – PC Multiple Measures – Staffing | $11,865 |
Dec-07 | Kosciuszko Park – PC Multiple Measures – Staffing | $10,410 |
Mar-12 | Correctional Facility ERV | $9,810 |
Dec-07 | Wilson Park – PC Multiple Measures – Staffing | $7,404 |
Jan-13 | Child Adolescent Treatment Center- Lighting | $7,309 |
Sep-09 | General Mitchell International Airport Admin Building – T5 Lighting Upgrade | $6,790 |
Mar-10 | Juneau Park Pavilion – Solar Electric | $6,028 |
Apr-14 | Zoo – Lighting | $5,756 |
Sep-10 | Wilson Park Senior Center – Solar Electric | $5,287 |
Feb-09 | Milwaukee Cty Airport Division – New Const | $3,660 |
Nov-10 | Public Museum – 3rd floor exhibit relighting | $3,102 |
Aug-14 | Mitchell Domes – Steam Trap Repair | $3,100 |
Jul-10 | Washington Park – Solar Thermal | $3,000 |
May-10 | Airport Division – NC Lighting – 05/10 | $2,730 |
Nov-14 | House of Corrections – Cooling & Htg Tune up | $2,560 |
Feb-13 | Zoo – Htg Equip Tune up | $1,902 |
Dec-09 | GMIA Ticketing Roadway-LED upgrades | $1,812 |
Oct-14 | House of Corrections – Lighting | $1,800 |
Dec-10 | House of Corrections Laundry Lighting | $1,480 |
Dec-07 | Washington Park – PC Multiple Measures – Staffing | $1,420 |
Jan-08 | Zoo Australian House – Boiler Replacement | $1,167 |
Apr-12 | Fleet Admin Bldg – Lighting | $1,029 |
Feb-08 | Milw Co Parks – Svc Buydown | $946 |
Mar-13 | Correctional Facility South – Htg Equip Tune up | $890 |
Dec-07 | Noyes Pool – PC Multiple Measures | $808 |
Jul-11 | Wil-O-Way Pavilion | $750 |
Aug-11 | Behavioral Health Division – Food Service Equip | $750 |
Apr-09 | House of Corrections – Lighting/High Bay | $720 |
Oct-10 | House of Corrections – T12 to T5 retrofit | $525 |
Dec-07 | Pulaski Pool – Perf Contract Multi Measures | $482 |
Jan-10 | Mitchell Park Domes – Heating Tune Up/Boiler | $400 |
May-14 | Zoo- ZooFari Conf Bldg – Lighting | $380 |
Jan-09 | Milwaukee County Greenhouse – Service Buydown | $200 |
Jan-09 | Mitchell Park Conservatory – Service Buydown | $200 |
Jan-10 | Greenhouse – Heating Tune Up/Boilers | $200 |
Nov-14 | Zoo – Lighting | $160 |
Sep-14 | Zoo – Wolf Den – Lighting | $150 |
Aug-14 | Zoo – Parking Lot – Lighting | $120 |
Jan-10 | Wilson Park Ice Rink – Heating Tune Up/Boiler | $100 |
Sep-10 | Zoo Aquatic Reptile Cntr – Solar Hot Water Assmt | $100 |
May-08 | Dept of Parks Recreation and Culture (CFLs) | $48 |
Aug-14 | Zoo – Anaconda Cage – Lighting | $30 |
May-08 | Parks – Lighting (CFLs) | $24 |