Energy Wise
The GLE Energy Wise program rewards members for their energy optimization efforts with rebates.
As demand for energy increases with modern technology, consumers have a growing appreciation for the benefits of energy-efficient products and services. Fortunately, saving energy does not have to mean sacrificing comfort, quality, or convenience. Below is an outline of rebates available to help GLE members offset the cost of purchasing energy-efficient products and systems.
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Home Appliances
Every appliance comes with two price tags, the purchase price and the cost of operating the product. The Energy Wise program will help you save on the purchase price. ENERGY STAR appliances help you save money on operating costs by reducing energy use without sacrificing performance.
| Product | Rebate | Qualifications |
| Portable Room Dehumidifier | $25 | ENERGY STAR qualified. Limit 4 |
| Room Air Conditioner | $25 | ENERGY STAR qualified. Limit 4 |
| Portable Air Purifier | $25 | ENERGY STAR qualified. Limit 1 |
| Clothes Washer | $50 | ENERGY STAR qualified. Limit 1 |
| Clothes Dryer – electric with moisture sensor | $50 | ENERGY STAR qualified. Limit 1 |
| Clothes Dryer – Electric heat pump | $400 | ENERGY STAR qualified. Limit 1 |
| Refrigerator | $50 | ENERGY STAR qualified. Compact Fridge excluded. Limit 1 |
| Chest Freezer or Upright Freezer | $50 | ENERGY STAR qualified. Limit 1 |
| Induction Stove / Cooktop | $50 | Induction replacing gas or electric resistance. 3 element minimum. Portable units do not qualify. Limit 1. |
| Electric Walk- Behind Lawnmower | $50 | Electric push or self-propelled walk-behind lawnmower. Must be battery-electric cordless or corded. Mower must be charged / plugged-in within GLE service territory. Limit 1 |
| Electric Riding Mower | $300 |
Battery-electric riding lawnmower. Must be charged within GLE service territory. Limit 1 |
| Electric String Trimmer | $40 | Battery-electric cordless or corded. Must be charged within GLE service territory. Limit 1 |
| Electric Leaf Blower | $40 | Battery-electric cordless or corded. Must be charged within GLE service territory. Limit 1 |
| Electric Chainsaw | $40 | Battery-electric cordless or corded. Must be charged within GLE service territory. Limit 1 |
| Electric Snow Blower – Single-Stage | $50 | Battery-electric cordless ONLY. Limit 1 |
| Electric Snow Blower – Two-Stage | $200 | Battery-electric cordless ONLY. Two-stage or dual-stage. Limit 1 |
Home Heating and Cooling
Air Source Heat Pumps (ASHP)
Air source heat pumps offer an energy-efficient alternative to air conditioners and furnaces by using outside air as a heat source or a heat sink depending on the season. Like your refrigerator, heat pumps use electricity to move heat from a cool space into a warm space, making the cool space cooler and the warm space warmer. During the cooling season, heat pumps move heat from your cool house into the warm outdoors; during the heating season, heat pumps move heat from the cool outdoors into your warm house. Because they move heat rather than generate heat, heat pumps can provide up to 4 times the amount of energy they consume.
When heat pumps are installed as the primary source of heat in your home, you may qualify for a lower electric rate for the energy your heat pump uses. See our Efficient Electric Heating Rates.
| Product | Rebate | Qualifications |
| Tier 1 ASHP – Central Air-Source Heat Pump | $1,000 | AHRI Rated 14.2 SEER2 and 7.1 HSPF2. Requires a licensed mechanical contractor. |
| Tier 2 ASHP – Central Air-Source Heat Pump | $1,500 | Must be listed on ashp.neep.org. Requires a licensed mechanical contractor. |
| ASHP – Mini-Split | $900 outdoor unit (limit 2) plus $100 per indoor unit | 16.0 SEER2 and 7.8 HSPF2 or listed on ashp.neep.org. Requires a licensed mechanical contractor. |
| Air-to-Water Heat Pump | $2,000 | COP of less than or equal to 1.7 outdoor air temperature of 5 degrees Fahrenheit and water temperature at 110 degrees Fahrenheit. Requires a licensed mechanical contractor. |
Geothermal
Ground-source heat pumps, also referred to as geothermal heat pumps, rely on the relatively constant temperature of the earth to transfer heat to or from the ground. The premise has been in use since the late 1940s and continues to be one of the most energy-efficient options for home heating and cooling.
When heat pumps are installed as the primary source of heat in your home, you may qualify for a lower electric rate for the energy your heat pump uses. See our Efficient Electric Heating Rates.Â
| Product | Rebate | Qualifications |
| Ground-Source Heat Pump | $2,000 | Includes Well-Connect, replacement ground source heat pump, or new ground source heat pump. EER 19.0+. Requires a licensed mechanical contractor. |
| Ground loop for Heat Pump | $2,500 | New/replacement ground loop installed with eligible ground source heat pump. Requires a licensed mechanical contractor. |
| Desuperheater for Ground-Source Heat Pump | $500 | Must be connected to a ground-source heat pump with desuperheater for domestic hot water generation. Must be connected to ELECTRIC back-up water heater. Requires a licensed mechanical contractor. |
Water Heater
Water heaters are the second-highest source of energy use in a home. Rebates are available to offset upfront costs of energy-efficient options so you can enjoy significant savings over the life of the product.
| Product | Rebate | Qualifications |
| Heat Pump Water Heater | $1,200 | Minimum 2.0 UEF. Requires a licensed contractor. |
| Electric Resistance Water Heater | $100 | High durability, point-of-use electric, or whole home electric. |
Additional Home Equipment
Replacing sources of direct fossil fuel consumption with electric alternatives, also known as beneficial electrification, is a great way to reduce your carbon footprint. With electric versions of lawnmowers and home battery backups replacing fossil fuel powered generators, taking advantage of beneficial electrification has never been easier.
| Product | Rebate | Details |
| Smart Thermostat | $75 | Must feature wi-fi connectivity. Thermostat must control an HVAC system with an air conditioner and/or electric heat. Limit 1. |
| ENERGY STAR Whole-Home Dehumidifier | $300 | ENERGY STAR qualified. Portable units not eligible. Requires a licensed contractor. Limit 1 |
| Efficient Circulation Pump | $200 | Must be ECM/permanent magnet motor. For hydronic heating systems only. Requires a licensed contractor. |
| Electrical Panel Upgrade | $500 | Up-sizing service panel capacity, adding a sub-panel, or increasing service capacity to the home. Must be tied to another qualifying major electrification measure such as a heat pump, heat pump water heater, or electric vehicle. Requires a licensed Michigan electrical contractor. |
| Battery Backup System | $1,000 | Whole-home battery backup system. System must be capable of two-way communication with the utility. Requires a licensed Michigan electrical contractor. |
As electric vehicles become more popular and affordable, rebates are available for members who want to reduce their carbon footprint with their vehicle choice. See our EV brochure.
Electric Vehicle Chargers
| Product | Rebate | Qualifications |
| Level 2 Smart Charger | Up to $800 | Level 2 charger must be permanently (hardwire) installed and have data capability. Requires a licensed Michigan electrical contractor. Limit 1. |
| Product | Rebate | Qualifications |
| Level 2 Smart Charger | $1,000 | Level 2 charger must be permanently (hardwire) installed and have data capability. Requires a licensed Michigan electrical contractor. Limit of 4 ports. |
Commercial and Industrial
One of the best ways for a business to increase profits is to reduce overhead expenses. By participating in the Energy Wise program, you can identify the best ways to save energy and reduce costs. This program gives you the tools, resources, and incentives to improve energy efficiency at your business. Unsure where to start on your energy efficiency journey? Contact us for a free energy consultation for your business or farm. Call 888-485-2537 ext. 8957 and ask for a referral to an Energy Advisor.
Compressed Air
Variety of compressed air measures including variable speed drive air compressors, nozzles, tools, and storage tanks.
| Product | Rebate |
| Variable speed air compressor | $100 per hp |
| Variable displacement air compressor | $35 per hp |
| Two-stage rotary screw air compressor | $20 per hp |
| Refrigerated cycling compressed air dryer – thermal mass | $0.40 per SCFM |
| Refrigerated cycling compressed air dryer – variable speed | $2.00 per SCFM |
| Refrigerated cycling compressed air dryer – digital scroll | $2.00 per SCFM |
| Refrigerated air dryer replacing desiccant | $4 per SCFM |
| Blower purge desiccant air dryer | $3.50 per SCFM |
| Heat-of-compression air dryer replacing desiccant | $4 per SCFM |
| Dew point sensor control for desiccant dryer | $5 per SCFM |
| Air compressor outdoor air intake | $8 per hp |
| Low pressure drop filter | $5 per hp |
| Compressed air pressure flow controller | $5.50 per hp |
| Zero-loss condensate drain | $150 per drain |
| Pneumatic tool replaced with electric tool – corded | $100 per tool |
| Pneumatic tool replaced with electric tool – cordless | $60 per tool |
| Compressed air engineered nozzle for blow-off | $150 per nozzle |
| Compressed air storage tank | $25 to $50 per hp |
| Compressed air leak detection and repair | $15 per hp |
| Compressed air energy audit with leak detection and repair | $20 per hp |
Custom Projects
Custom incentives are available for larger, complex projects requiring a tailored solution. Incentives are based on annual electric savings. Pre-approval is recommended. Contact an Energy Advisor to get started.
| Product | Rebate |
| Custom lighting | $0.07 per kWh saved |
| Custom non-lighting | $0.07 per kWh saved |
Agribusiness
Variety of equipment upgrades for dairy farms, irrigation, specialty ag lighting, indoor grow facilities, and more for your farm. For measures that are not unique to farms, refer to the Lighting and Non-Lighting applications. Download this spreadsheet if you need more rows for the Watts Reduction Calculation Table.Â
| Product | Rebate |
| Variable speed controller for milk vacuum pump | $50 per hp |
| Milk pre-cooler heat exchanger | $500 per heat exchanger or $0.10 per lb milk/day, whichever is higher |
| Variable speed drive on milk pump | $500-$750 or $0.05-$0.07 per lb. of milk/day |
| Scroll compressor for dairy refrigeration | $250 or $0.04 per lb milk/day, whichever is higher |
| Heat recovery tank | $500 |
| Dairy refrigeration tune-up | $150 per system or $0.015 per lb milk/day, whichever is higher. Not to exceed 100% of service cost. |
| Exhaust or circulation fan | $50 or $100 |
| High volume low speed fans (HVLS) | $250-$800 |
| Fan Thermostat Controls | $100 per fan controlled |
| VFD on Irrigation Pump | $25/hp |
| Agricultural Irrigation Pump – Electric Replacing Engine | $1,000 per pump or $40 per HP, whichever is higher |
| Poultry LED light | $0.40/watt reduced |
| LED grow lighting | see expanded offers below |
| New facility LED grow lighting >4000 hrs/yr | $0.25 per watt installed |
| New facility LED grow lighting >6000 hrs/yr | $0.40 per watt installed |
| Existing facility LED grow lighting >4000 hrs/yr | $0.30 per watt reduced |
| Existing facility LED grow lighting >6000 hrs/yr | $0.45 per watt reduced |
| HVAC load reduction due to LED grow lighting | $0.10 per watt reduced |
| Dehumidification of cannabis grow facilities | $1.75 per pint/day capacity |
| VFD on ag fan, 750-2000 hr/yr | $30/hp |
| VFD on ag fan, >2000 hr/yr | $60/hp |
| VFD on ag pump, 750-2000 hr/yr | $30/hp |
| VFD on ag pump, >2000 hr/yr | $75/hp |
| VFD on well pump | $35/hp |
| Low-energy livestock waterer or fountain | $100/unit |
| Grain Storage Temperature and Moisture Management Controller | $30 per fan-hp |
| Timer for engine block heater | $20/unit |
| Farm energy audit | $500/farm |
Lighting
Variety of LED, TLED, fixture, delamping, signage, exterior lighting, parking garage lighting, and lighting control measures available for incentives.
| Product | Rebate |
| ENERGY STAR LED replacing CFL (all types) | $1 per lamp |
| ENERGY STAR LED A-lamp | $2 per lamp |
| ENERGY STAR LED candelabra lamp | $4 per lamp |
| ENERGY STAR LED globe lamp | $4 per lamp |
| ENERGY STAR LED MR16 lamp | $3 per lamp |
| ENERGY STAR LED reflector (PAR, R, or BR) lamp | $5 per lamp |
| Relamping: 2ft T12 or T8 lamp replaced by 2ft TLED lamp | $1 – $2.50 per lamp |
| Relamping: 3ft T12 or T8 lamp replaced by 3ft TLED lamp | $2 – $3.50 per lamp |
| Relamping: 4ft T12 or T8 lamp replaced by 4ft TLED lamp | $3 – $5 per lamp |
| Relamping: 8ft T12 or T8 lamp replaced by TLED lamp(s) | $7 – $10 per lamp |
| Relamping: T5 lamp replaced by TLED lamp | $1 – $3 per lamp |
| ENERGY STAR LED downlight | $10 per unit |
| LED exit sign | $13 per sign |
| T12 4ft lamp removal (with TLED retrofit) | $5 |
| T12 8ft lamp removal (with TLED retrofit) | $10 |
| T8 4ft lamp removal | $5 |
| Interior Non-High Bay Fixture Replacement | $0.20 per watt reduced |
| High bay lighting | $0.30 – $0.60 per watt reduced |
| Exterior lighting | $0.30 per watt reduced |
| Indoor parking garage lighting (24 hr/day) | $0.60 per watt reduced |
| Outdoor illuminated sign lighting to LED (24 hr/day) | see expanded offers below |
| Signage lighting – continuous operation | $0.50 per watt reduced |
| Signage lighting – dusk-to-dawn operation | $0.30 per watt reduced |
| Signage lighting – commercial hours | $0.20 per watt reduced |
| Interior occupancy sensor | $0.06 per watt controlled |
| Interior occupancy and daylight sensor | $0.08 per watt controlled |
| Interior daylight sensor | $0.06 per watt controlled |
| Exterior Multi-step dimming controls | $0.15 per watt controlled |
| Exterior occupancy sensor with daylight sensor | $0.25 per watt controlled |
| Automated central lighting control | $0.06 per sq. ft. |
Non-Lighting
Variety of VFDs, electric chiller tune-up, computer room air conditioning, HVAC, commercial refrigeration, food service, industrial, and miscellaneous equipment measures available for incentives.Â
| Product | Rebate |
| VFD for electric motor – HVAC pump | $75 per horsepower |
| VFD for electric motor – Process pump | $75 per horsepower |
| VFD for electric motor – Irrigation pump | $25 per horsepower |
| VFD for electric motor – Other well pump | $35 per horsepower |
| VFD for electric motor – HVAC fan | $60 per horsepower |
| VFD for electric motor – Process fan | $60 per horsepower |
| VFD for electric motor – Cooling tower fan | $40 per horsepower |
| VFD for electric motor – Other qualifying uses | $60 per horsepower |
| Chiller tune-up | $6 to $12 per ton |
| High efficiency CRAC unit | $11 per MBH |
| CRAC unit economizer | $25 per MBH |
| Data room hot/cold aisle configuration | $10 to $15 per MBH |
| VFD on CRAC unit process fan | $150 per horsepower |
| ECM blower motor for furnace or AHU | $95 per horsepower |
| Smart thermostat | $0.02 per sq. ft. |
| Hotel guest room energy management | $15 to $75 per guestroom |
| Occupancy sensor control for HVAC | $25 per 1000 sq. ft. |
| Constant volume AHU to VAV | $250 per 1000 sq. ft. |
| Night cover on open refrigerated grocery display case | $7.50 per linear foot |
| No heat reach-in case door | $125 per door |
| Anti-sweat heater control | $80 per door |
| LED lighting in freezer or cooler display case | $10 per linear foot |
| Occupancy sensor for LED lighting in reach-in case | $6 per door |
| Cooler/freezer ECM evaporator fan motor replacing S/P motor | $100 per motor |
| Cooler/freezer ECM evaporator fan motor replacing PSC motor | $40 per motor |
| Evaporator fan motor demand controls on S/P motors | $120 per controller |
| Evaporator fan motor demand controls on PSC motors | $120 per controller |
| Evaporator fan motor demand controls on ECM motors | $40 per controller |
| Floating head pressure control | n/a |
| Strip curtain for walk-in cooler | $5 per ft2 |
| Strip curtain for walk-in freezer | $25 per ft2 |
| Automatic high-speed door for refrigerated warehouse | $15-$100 per ft2 |
| ENERGY STAR commercial freezer | $50 each |
| ENERGY STAR commercial refrigerator | $50 each |
| ENERGY STAR ice machine | $50 each |
| Pre-rinse sprayer | $50 each |
| ENERGY STAR steam cooker | $1,000-$1,650 |
| ENERGY STAR hot holding cabinet | $200 |
| ENERGY STAR fryer | $150 per frypot |
| ENERGY STAR griddle | $200 per griddle |
| ENERGY STAR convection oven | $150 per cavity |
| Combination oven/steamer | $1,300 per oven |
| Barrel wrap insulation for plastic molding machine | $85 per sq. ft. |
| High efficiency welder | $100 to $425 per welder |
| Cogged belt drives | $2.50 to $5 per hp |
| PC network energy management software | $9 per PC controlled |
| Optimized snow melt controls | $9 per 1000 sq. ft. |
| High efficiency hand dryer | $65 each |
| Industrial 3-Phase HF Battery Charger | $100 (1-shift)$200 (2-shift)$260 (3-shift) |
| Packaged Terminal Heat Pump (PTHP) | $100 each |
| Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) Heat Pump System | $200 per ton |
| Unitary or RTU Heat Pump | $150 per ton |
| Electric Golf Cart | $300 each |
| Electric Golf Cart Charger | $100 each |
| Electric Golf Cart Full Conversion Bonus | $10,000 |
| Electric forklift truck – own, new | $2,000 per forklift |
| Electric forklift truck – own, used | $ varies with age |
| Electric forklift truck – lease | $ varies with lease length |
| Air-to-Air Central Air-Source Heat Pump | $1,000 |
| Air-to-Air Central Air-Source Heat Pump – NEEP cold climate qualified | $1,500 |
| Air-to-Air Mini/Multi-Split Ductless Air-Source Heat Pump | $900 for each outdoor unit plus $100 per indoor unit |
| Ground-Source Heat Pump – open loop or closed loop, including Well Connect | $2,000 |
| Ground-Source Heat Pump – new closed loop heat exchanger | $2,500 |
| Desuperheater for Ground-Source Heat Pump | $500 |
| Heat Pump Water Heater | $1,200 |
| Electric Resistance Water Heater | $100 |
| Induction Stove/Cooktop | $50 |
| Electrical Panel Upgrade | $500 |
| Battery Backup System | $1,000 |
Ready For Your Incentive?
Follow these three simple steps! Full qualifications and details can be found within the incentive application forms.
#1 Confirm Details
For GLE members who installed qualified appliances/equipment within the dates specified in the application form.
#2 Attach Application & Paperwork
Complete the application, including copies of all receipts and/or invoices, and clearly indicate equipment qualifications. Submit your application.
#3 Get Your Incentive
Completed documentation must be received within 60 days of installation.
Residential Applications
Additional Information
Great Lakes Energy does not sell or install heat pumps. Visit the Michigan Geothermal Association website below to locate a dealer.
