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Energy Optimization (Electric) - Residential Efficiency Program

Program Overview

Category:: Financial Incentive
Program Type:: Rebate Program
Implementing Sector:: Utility
State:: Michigan
Eligible Storage Technologies:: Geothermal Heat Pumps, Clothes Washers, 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
Website:: http://www.michigan-energy.org/
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 program website.
Applicable Sectors:: Residential, Low Income Residential
Utility:: 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
Last Updated:: 06/21/2019

Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility	Sectors	Technologies
$/Unit20.0000	Residential	Clothes Washers
min $/Unit250.0000	Residential	Heat pumps
max $/Unit750.0000	Residential	Heat pumps
$/Unit500.0000	Residential	Water Heaters
$/Unit75.0000	Residential	Programmable Thermostats
min $/Unit150.0000	Residential	Air conditioners
max $/Unit500.0000	Residential	Air conditioners
$/Unit15.0000	Residential	Dehumidifiers
$/Unit20.0000	Residential	Refrigerators/Freezers
$/Unit200.0000	Residential	Furnaces Motors
min $/Unit500.0000	Residential	Geothermal Heat Pumps
max $/Unit750.0000	Residential	Geothermal Heat Pumps
$/Unit250.0000	Residential	Pool Pumps
$/linear foot0.8000	Residential	Equipment Insulation
max $8.0000	Residential	Equipment Insulation
$/Unit10.0000	Residential	Personal Computing Equipment

Summary

The Energy Optimization Programs, administered by the Michigan Electric Cooperative Association (MECA) collaborative, provide 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.