Take Action
Be Part of the Change You Want to See
There are many ways that you can support climate justice.
By acting in concert with Our Future Milwaukee, your voice is amplified.
Check the list below and decide how you want to be part of the action.
Start at Home
Reduce your energy footprint
Climate action can begin at home - by weatherizing your house or replacing old inefficient appliances -- and reducing energy use!
Fortunately, federal Inflation Reduction Act rebates and Focus on Energy discounts are still available for all income levels. For some households, the entire cost of upgrades is covered 100%!
Take advantage of these resources now -- and share this information with your friends and neighbors!
Get out There!
Attend or Host an Event
We host and co-host events and webinars that address climate and equity related issues. Recent events have focused on the Climate and Equity Plan, energy efficiency, Inflation Reduction Act benefits, and green jobs.
Members of Our Future Milwaukee Coalition are also available to give presentations about the Climate and Equity Plan to community groups - just send us an email!
The best place to find announcements about events is in our newsletter - make sure you are signed up!
Respond to Action Alerts
Make Your Voice Heard!
Elected officials need to hear from community members like you!
We hear the same refrain from elected officials -- climate action is not important to their constituents.
Prove them wrong! Show up for hearings and other opportunities for making your voice heard.
You will find the most up-to-date Action Alerts -- along with information about upcoming public hearings, community surveys, and town halls in our monthly newsletter -- make sure you are signed up!
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EV Charging Project
Milwaukee’s Environmental Collaboration Office has secured federal grants to create an EV charging infrastructure that will address the needs of Milwaukee residents wherever they live.
Milwaukee's Common Council has approved the first batch of stations, planned for parking lots in public locations. Now it must be approved by the County Board of Supervisors.
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Data Centers
Data center development is booming in Wisconsin. The state already hosts 43 data centers, 21 of which are located in the Milwaukee area. Now Microsoft plans to add 15 new data centers to a project in Mount Pleasant, and construction has begun on a new $15 billion center in Port Washington.
The massive size of the new centers and a lack of transparency from developers about energy and water consumption are raising concerns among environmentalists and residents.
Volunteer
Use Your Skills and Interests to Make a Difference
Volunteers like you are helping to enact a shared vision of a healthy and sustainable community.
Taking action is also one your best defenses against feeling helpless in the face of the climate crisis and racial inequity.
A few opportunities for your engagement are listed below. Feel free to contact us and we can tailor your volunteer experience to the time and talents you have to offer.
Join an Action Group
Milwaukee's Climate and
Equity Plan covers ten different sectors - and we can't be experts in all of them.
That is where you come in!
Your lived experience or expertise can help to ensure that Milwaukee's Plan is
serving everyone.
Let us know if you are interested in a specific sector, such as transportation, energy efficiency, housing,
or green jobs.
Share your Expertise
How exactly does a city
or other municipality monitor and report progress on a climate action plan?
We have been designated by the Wisconsin Office of Sustainability and Clean Energy to create a toolkit, which will share what we have learned with other municipalities across the state .
Let us know if you like to do research or have experience
in this area.
Lend a Hand
It takes many hands to keep an active coalition running smoothly.
Whether you are looking for a one-time, occasional, or longer-term volunteer opportunity,
you can be helpful.
Opportunities include
clerical tasks, assisting
with communications, tabling at events, and organizing meetings and activities.
Join Us
Be a Climate Action Leader
Are you, or your organization, interested in becoming a member of the Coalition?
Members agree to attend quarterly meetings, share information through their networks, and participate in work groups or action groups. Partners make an annual financial contribution.
Drop us a line at OurFutureMilwaukee@gmail.com.
Or use the links to access our Operating Agreement and Membership Application.
Donate
Be a Financial Supporter
Your generosity has a positive impact on our community. A donation from you can truly make a difference.
Here are some examples of how your gift can help to keep your community informed and connected:
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$30: one month of our newsletter
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$50: flyers and brochures about energy efficiency benefits
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$100: one year of our website service