Erick Shambarger is the Director of Environmental Sustainability for the City of Milwaukee, where he leads the Environmental Collaboration Office (ECO). ECO develops practical solutions that benefit Milwaukee’s environment and economy. Mr. Shambarger was the project manager of the City's adopted Climate and Equity Plan and oversees its implementation. Mr. Shambarger coordinates Milwaukee's involvement with local, national and global partnerships on environmental sustainability. He oversees all of ECO's programs, including the Milwaukee Energy Efficiency (Me2) program, the Milwaukee Better Buildings Challenge, Water Centric City initiative, the Eco-Neighborhoods Initiative and Water Centric City Initiative. He led development of the City's Green Infrastructure Plan that was adopted in 2019, He also negotiated the City's largest solar energy project to date, a 2.25MW solar system on a city-owned landfill. Mr. Shambarger also launched Wisconsin's first Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) program that has financed over $38m in projects in the City. He is also co-founder of the Wisconsin Local Government Climate Coalition (WLGCC.org). Prior to his current role, he served as City Economist in the City’s Budget and Management Division. He holds a Masters of Public Affairs degree from the University of Wisconsin and certificates in Water Technology; Energy Analysis and Policy; and Business Communications.
