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Consumers Energy (Gas) - Commercial Energy Efficiency Program

Program Overview


Category:
Financial Incentive
Program Type:
Rebate Program
Implementing Sector:
Utility
State:
Michigan
Eligible Storage Technologies:
Geothermal Heat Pumps, Clothes Washers, Dishwasher, Equipment Insulation, Water Heaters, Chillers, Furnaces, Boilers, Steam-system upgrades, Programmable Thermostats, Energy Mgmt. Systems/Building Controls, Building Insulation, Windows, Motors, Motor VFDs, Processing and Manufacturing Equipment, Custom/Others pending approval, Other EE, Food Service Equipment, Commercial Refrigeration Equipment
Website:
https://www.consumersenergy.com/business/energy-efficiency/rebates-and-programs
Incentive Amount:
Envelope and Insulation
Wall Insulation: $0.60/sq. ft.
Attic Roof Insulation: $0.30/sq. ft.
Flat Roof Insulation: $0.16/sq. ft.
Window Reduction: $0.75/sq. ft.
Automatic High Speed Doors: Up to $150/sq. ft.
Steam Space Heating: $6/ln. ft.
Steam Condensate Space Heating: $3/ln. ft.
Hydronic Space Heating: $4/ln. ft.
Domestic Hot Water: $0.50 - $2/ln. ft.
Process Steam Pipe Insulation: $1 - $3/ln. ft.

HVAC & Mechanical
Split Air Conditioning Systems and Heat Pump: $30 - $40/ton
Computer Room Air Conditioning: $20/MBH
Computer Room Air Conditioning Glycol Economizer: Up to $60/MBH
Air-Cooled Chiller: $13/0.01 kW/ton IPLV reduction
Water-Cooled: $20/0.01 kW/ton IPLV reduction
HVAC Boilers Stack Economizer: $0.50 - $1/MBH
Process Boilers Stack Economizer: $1.50 - $3/MBH
Steam Boiler Makeup Water Pre-Heat: $10/MMBtu/year
Boiler Blowdown Reduction: $0.02/gallon/year
Process Heating Ventilation Reduction: $1.50/CFM reduced
Laboratory Fume-Hood Ventilation Reduction: Up to $1.40/CFM
Enthalpy Wheel Energy Recovery Unit: $0.40/CFM
Fixed-Plate Energy Recovery Unit: $0.35/CFM
Dust Collector Air Exhaust Recovery Unit: $1.50/CFM
Optimized Boiler Plant Sequencing: $0.40 - $1/MBH
Water Reset Control Retrofit: $0.70/MBH
Modulating Burner Control: $0.80 - $1.25/MBH
Boiler Oxygen Trim Control: $0.20 - $0.75/MBH
Linkageless Boiler Control: $0.50 - $0.75/MBH
Web-Based Building Automation Systems: Up to $0.45/sq. ft.
Hydronic HVAC Pump Control: $80/HP
Critical Zone Supply Air Reset Control: $20/ton
Air-Side Economizer: $15/ton
Optimal Start/Stop on Air Handling Units: Up to $0.10/sq. ft.
Occupancy Sensor Control for HVAC Systems: Up to $0.09/sq. ft.
Chilled Water Reset Retrofit: Up to $50/ton
Demand Control Ventilation: Up to $0.08/sq. ft.
Hotel Guest Room Occupancy Sensor: $80/unit
Auto Slash Closer: Up to $80/ln. ft.
Reduced/Optimized Air Exchange Rate: Up to $2.75/CFM reduced
Sash Stops: $25/ln. ft.
Fume-Hood Ventilation Reduction: Up to $1.40/CFM reduced
Occupancy Sensor with VAV Hood: Up to $60/ln. ft.
Low Flow Hood with VAV Hood: Up to $60/ln. ft.
Space Heating Boiler Tune-Up: Up to $350/unit
Process Boiler Tune-Up: Up to $500/unit
Domesting Water Heater Tune-Up: Up to $350/unit
Gas Furnace/RTU Tune-Up: Up to $125/unit
Air and Water-Cooled Chiller Tune-Up: Up to $7,500/unit
Steam Trap Repair/Replacement: $175/trap

Kitchen, Refrigeration & Laundry
Commercial Kitchen Ventilation Control: $1/CFM
LED Lighting for Refrigeration Cases: $10/ln. ft.
Occupancy Sensors for LED Refrigeration Lighting: $15/door
Refrigeration Light Reduction: Up to $0.18/watt reduced
Anti-Sweat Heater Controls: $75/door
Evaporator Fan Demand Control: Up to $120/controller
Floated Head Pressure Control: Up to $100/ton
Refrigerator Case ECM: $70/unit
Walk-In ECM: $100/unit
Walk-In Cooler Evaporator Motor Reduction: $250/motor removed
Reach-In Refrigerated Case Doors: Up to $60 - $120/ln. ft.
No Heat Reach-In Case Doors: Up to $150/door
Strip Curtains: $6 - $9/sq. ft.
Door Gasket Seals: $2/ln. ft.
Laundry Ozone Generation System: $40/lbs.

Lighting
Varies heavily
Maximum Incentive:
Prescriptive: $100,000 per facility
Custom: 50% of project cost and $200,000 per facility (100% of the calculated incentive up to $100,000 and 50% of the calculated incentive above $100,000)
Customer Incentive Cap: $500,000
Installation Requirements:
Project savings must be sustainable for a period of five years or for the life of the product, whichever is less
Administrator:
Consumers Energy Business Solutions
Applicable Sectors:
Commercial, Industrial, Local Government, Nonprofit, State Government, Federal Government, Multifamily Residential
Utility:
Consumers Energy Co
Last Updated:
06/07/2019

Summary

Passage of the Clean, Renewable and Energy Efficiency Act of 2008, paved the way for the Consumers Energy Business Solutions Program to provide incentives for customers who upgrade eligible facilities with energy efficient equipment. This incentive program is available to all customers who receive natural gas delivery service from Consumers Energy. Common areas of multi-family or mixed-use buildings are eligible if on an eligible rate schedule.

Prescriptive incentives are available for energy efficiency equipment upgrades and are paid based on the quantity, size and efficiency of the equipment. Custom incentives are available to customers for more complex energy saving measures and must have a payback period of between 1 and 10 years. Custom incentives are paid based on the first-year energy (kWh or MCF) savings, and are eligible for both gas and electricity rebate amounts. Other Consumers Energy incentives are available through the Small Commercial Direct Install, New Construction, Pilot, Michigan Saves and Self Direct Programs. Additionally, a bonus incentive of 15% may be available to customers who purchase equipment manufactured in Michigan.

Incentives paid through this program may be considered taxable income, and the program is required to report the incentive using the IRS Form 1099 if it is more than $600 for certain types of firms. Incentives will be paid only after the project has been completed and the final application has been submitted, reviewed, and approved.