Energy Optimization (Electric) - Residential Efficiency Program

August 05, 2022

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.

Program Overview

Implementing Sector:	Utility
Category:	Financial Incentive
State:	Michigan
Incentive Type:	Rebate Program
Web Site:	http://www.michigan-energy.org/
Administrator:
Start Date:
Eligible Renewable/Other 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
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.

Incentives

This program has 12 incentives

Technologies:	Clothes Washers
Sectors:	Residential
Parameters:	The incentive is 20.00 $/Unit

Technologies:	Heat pumps
Sectors:	Residential
Parameters:	The incentive has a maximum of 250.00 $/Unit, The incentive has a minimum 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 maximum of 150.00 $/Unit, The incentive has a minimum 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 maximum of 500.00 $/Unit, The incentive has a minimum 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 minimum of $8.00

Technologies:	Personal Computing Equipment
Sectors:	Residential
Parameters:	The incentive is 10.00 $/Unit

Contact

Name:	Energy Optimization
Address:	431 Charmany Drive Madison WI 53719
Phone:	(877) 296-4319
Email:	info@michigan-energy.org

This information is sourced from DSIRE; the most comprehensive source of information on incentives and policies that support renewables and energy efficiency in the United States. Established in 1995, DSIRE is operated by the N.C. Clean Energy Technology Center at N.C. State University.