Energy Optimization (Electric) - Commercial Efficiency Program

The Energy Optimization Programs, administered by the MIchigan Electric Cooperative Association (MECA) collaborative, provides commercial electric incentives for the following Michigan utilities:Alger-Delta Electric CooperativeCloverland Electric CooperativeDaggett Electric CompanyCity of EscanabaGreat Lakes Energy CooperativeHomeWorks Tri-County Electric CooperativeMarquette Board of Light and PowerMidwest Energy CooperativeNewberry Water and Light BoardOntonagon County Rural Electrification AssociationPresque Isle Electric and Gas CooperativeCity of South HavenCity of Stephenson The "Michigan Public Clean, Renewable, and Efficient Energy Act" (Public Act 295 passed in 2008) provided original authorization to create utility energy efficiency programs across the state. Commercial and industrial (C&I) members/customers can participate in prescriptive programs that provide incentives for the installation of energy efficient products and equipment. Prescriptive programs provide a incentive for the replacement or retrofit of high efficiency equipment. Reduced electric use resulting from peak shaving, demand limiting, fuel switching, power generation, or operating schedule changes does not qualify. To qualify, lighting must be used a minimum of 1,800 hours per year and other equipment must operate a minimum of 1,500 hours per year. The C&I Custom Program allows measures and systems to be installed for situations unique to that member’s/customer's processes. Incentives are offered on a per (kWh) basis, based on projected annual savings.