Energy Optimization (Electric) - Residential Efficiency Program

Last updated: November 13, 2019

Program Overview

Implementing Sector:Utility
Category:Financial Incentive
State:Michigan
Incentive Type:Rebate Program
Web Site:http://www.michigan-energy.org/
Utilities:Alger-Delta Coop Electric Assn, Cloverland Electric Co-op, Village of Daggett, City of Marquette, Midwest Energy Cooperative, Newberry Water & Light Board, Ontonagon County R E A, Presque Isle Elec & Gas Coop, City of South Haven, City of Stephenson, Tri-County Electric Coop, City of Escanaba, Great Lakes Energy Coop
Eligible Renewable/Other Technologies:Geothermal Heat Pumps
Eligible Efficiency Technologies:Clothes Washers, Dishwasher, Refrigerators/Freezers, Dehumidifiers, Ceiling Fan, Equipment Insulation, Water Heaters, Lighting, Lighting Controls/Sensors, Furnaces, Heat pumps, Air conditioners, Programmable Thermostats, Building Insulation, Motors, Other EE, Personal Computing Equipment, Pool Pumps
Incentive Amount:Appliance Recycling Refrigerator: $50 Chest Freezer: $50 Window Air Conditioners: $15 Dehumidifier: $15 HVAC WiFi Thermostat: $75 ECM Blower Motor: $200 Central Air Conditioning: 150 - $500 Central Air-Source Heat Pump: $250 - $500 Mini/Multi-Split Air-Source Heat Pump: $250 - $750 HVAC Combo Bonus: $100 bonus Smart HVAC Combo Bonus: $150 bonus Tune-Up Central Air Conditioner or Air-Sourse Heat Pump: $50 Ground-Source Heat Pump: $500 - $750 Efficient Circulation Pump: $100 Heat Pump Water Heater: $500 Pool Pump: $250 Pipe Wrap Insulation: $0.80/ft. ($8 max) ENERGY STAR Products LED Bulbs: In-store savings vary by retailer LED Downlight Kits: In-store savings vary by retailer Outdoor LED Fixtures: $5 Ceiling Fan: $10 Advanced Power Strip: $5 Room Air Conditioner: $10 Air Purifier: $10 Dehumidifier: $15 Clothes Washer: $20 Refrigerator: $20 Chest Freezer or Upright Freezer: $15 Television: $10 - $20 Personal Computer: $10 Occupancy Sensor: $5 Wifi-Enabled Thermostat: $75 Income Qualified Services Free Product Kit: May include energy-saving items, such as LED lights and a smart power strip
Maximum Incentive:Pipe Insulation: $8
Equipment Requirements:See the program website.

Incentives

Technologies:Clothes Washers
Sectors:Residential
Parameters:The incentive is 20.00 $/Unit
Technologies:Heat pumps
Sectors:Residential
Parameters:The incentive has a minimum of 250.00 $/Unit. The Incentive has a maximum of 750.00 $/Unit.
Technologies:Water Heaters
Sectors:Residential
Parameters:The incentive is 500.00 $/Unit
Technologies:Programmable Thermostats
Sectors:Residential
Parameters:The incentive is 75.00 $/Unit
Technologies:Air conditioners
Sectors:Residential
Parameters:The incentive has a minimum of 150.00 $/Unit. The incentive has a maximum of 500.00 $/Unit.
Technologies:Dehumidifiers
Sectors:Residential
Parameters:The incentive is 15.00 $/Unit
Technologies:Refrigerators/Freezers
Sectors:Residential
Parameters:The incentive is 20.00 $/Unit
Technologies:Furnaces, Motors
Sectors:Residential
Parameters:The incentive is 200.00 $/Unit
Technologies:Geothermal Heat Pumps
Sectors:Residential
Parameters:The incentive has a minimum of 500.00 $/Unit. The incentive has a maximum of 750.00 $/Unit.
Technologies:Pool Pumps
Sectors:Residential
Parameters:The incentive is 250.00 $/Unit
Technologies:Equipment Insulation
Sectors:Residential
Parameters:The incentive is 0.80 $/linear foot. The Incentive has a maximum of $8.00
Technologies:Personal Computing Equipment
Sectors:Residential
Parameters:The incentive is 10.00 $/Unit.

Summary

The Energy Optimization Programs, administered by  the Michigan Electric Cooperative Association (MECA) collaborative, provides residential electric incentives for the following Michigan utilities:

Energy Optimization

- Alger-Delta Electric Cooperative

- Cloverland Electric Cooperative

- Daggett Electric Company

- City of Escanaba

- Great Lakes Energy Cooperative

- HomeWorks Tri-County Electric Cooperative

- Marquette Board of Light and Power

- Midwest Energy Cooperative

- Newberry Water and Light Board

- Ontonagon County Rural Electrification Association

- Presque Isle Electric and Gas Cooperative

- City of South Haven

- City of Stephenson

The Michigan Public Clean, Renewable, and Efficient Energy Act (Public Act 295), passed in October 2008, provided original authorization to create these energy efficiency programs. See the program website for details about the programs, including eligibility and restrictions.

* Note: Any single utility may choose which of the available technologies to offer to its customers. All incentives listed above are not available in every service area.

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