Thumb Electric Cooperative - Commercial Energy Efficiency Rebate Program

April 13, 2011

Summary

*Note: This incentive is no longer active or updated. It is part of the Efficiency United and Energy Smart Programs run by Franklin Energy Thumb Electric Cooperative offers a variety of rebates to commercial and industrial customers through the Energy Optimization Program. Incentives are available for lighting measures, building controls, commercial refrigerators and freezers, chillers, heat pumps, air conditioning, variable frequency drives, ice machines, and vending controls. Customers must send a completed application form with project specifications to the contact address listed below to receive pre-approval. New energy efficient equipment may be installed after receiving pre-approval notification from Thumb Electric Cooperative. Customers will have 90 days to complete projects and submit final documents. These documents include a detailed invoice, OEM specification sheets, and specific equipment information. All incentives must be taken in the current program year. View the program application for full details on incentive amounts, equipment standards, and application process.

Program Overview

Implementing Sector: Utility
Category: Financial Incentive
State: Michigan
Incentive Type: Rebate Program
Web Site: http://michigan-energy.org/
Administrator: Clearesult
Start Date:
Eligible Renewable/Other Technologies:
  • Refrigerators/Freezers
  • Lighting
  • Chillers
  • Heat pumps
  • Air conditioners
  • Motor VFDs
  • Other EE
  • Vending Machine Controls
Incentive Amount: Lighting: Varies widely
Central Packaged/Split System Air Conditioning: $10/ton
Central Packaged/Split System Air Source Heat Pumps: $10/ton
Water/Air Cooled Chillers: $20/ton
Variable Frequency Drives: $60 - 100/HP
Vending Machine Controller: $50
Commercial Refrigerators: $25 - $90
Commercial Freezers: $50 - $225
Ice Machines: $150 - $400
Anti-Sweat Heater Controls: $80
HVAC Controls: $0.02 - $0.03/sq ft
Grocery Equipment/Controls: Varies widely
Maximum Incentive: $2,500 per member annually
Eligible System Size: Central Packaged/Split System Air Conditioning: 759,000 BTUH
Central Packaged/Split System Air Source Heat Pumps: 759,000 BTUH
Three Phase Electric Motors: 1 - 250 HP
Equipment Requirements: Central Packaged/Split System Air Conditioning: Varies by size, see rebate form for details
Central Packaged/Split System Air Source Heat Pumps: Varies by size, see rebate form for details
Water/Air Cooled Chillers: See rebate form for details

Contact

Name: Thumb Electric Cooperative - Energy Optimization
Address: 3474 Alaiedon Parkway, Suite 600
Okemos MI 48864
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.