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Today the Michigan Appliance Rebate Program launched. The program is aimed to stimulate the economy by encouraging consumers to replace old appliances with new energy efficient models. The amount of American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 funds Michigan received and allotted to rebates is over $6.3 million dollars.



One strategy DLEG is hoping to accomplish is to push the marketplace towards products that exceed Energy Star standards.



Rebates are NOT retroactive. So… Continue

Last night I attended the contractor and energy auditor introduction to the Michigan Saves Pilot Program and learned more about the details. I believe it will be a valuable program for people looking to improve the energy efficiency of their home. However as a pilot, there are a few constraints and there will be learning curves to go through for everyone involved.



The program is only eligible to… Continue

I was in Lansing yesterday attending the Energy Optimization workshop of the MPSC. The heads of Home Performance with Energy Star and Michigan Saves were there discussing their programs. Both are progams are geared toward helping homeowners realize deep energy retrofits of their… Continue