Resources
Rebates and Incentives
Consumers Energy
Rebates, incentives and instant savings on lighting, heating and cooling, and energy efficient appliances.
DTE Energy/MichCon
This multilayered incentive system is designed to help customers reduce the cost of making energy improvements.
PACE
City of Ann Arbor – PACE Program
The home of Michigan’s first PACE program.
Michigan Legislature
Michigan’s PACE Law – House Bill 5640.
PACE NOW
This website offers information and resources regarding PACE.
Unlocking the Building Retrofit Market: Commercial PACE Financing [PDF]
A guide for policymakers.
U.S. Department of Energy: PACE Programs
An overview of the PACE financing model.
Other Resources
Erb Institute for Global Sustainable Enterprise
This institute fosters professional education, public outreach and scientific scholarship supportive of the transition to sustainability.
Green Economy Initiative
A 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that participates in research projects and contributes to the development of new technologies for power generation, transportation and fuels.
ICLEI – Local Governments for Sustainability
ICLEI is an international association of local governments, as well as national and regional local government organizations, who have made a commitment to sustainable development.
Kresge Foundation
The Foundation awards grants to small, midsize and large nonprofit organizations in six fields of interest: health, the environment, community development, arts and culture, education and human services. Working with grantees, Kresge Foundation endeavors to improve the life circumstances and opportunities for poor, disadvantaged and marginalized individuals, families and communities.
MichEEN
The Michigan Energy Efficiency Network is an online community that helps local government, schools, businesses and other groups save time, money and effort.
Michigan Department of Energy, Labor & Economic Growth (DELEG): Bureau of Energy Systems
The Bureau of Energy Systems promotes energy efficiency and renewable energy resource development to Michigan’s residents, businesses and public institutions.
Michigan Department of Natural Resources
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is committed to the conservation, protection, management, use and enjoyment of the state’s natural and cultural resources for current and future generations.
Michigan Municipal League: Green Communities Challenge
This program is designed to reflect a governing body’s commitment to adopt policies and programs of energy efficiency and conservation. Participating communities are promoted as part of a nationally recognized program. The League provides resources and technical assistance to participating communities.
Michigan Public Service Commission
The mission of the Michigan Public Service Commission is to grow the state’s economy and enhance the quality of life of its communities by assuring safe and reliable energy, telecommunications and transportation services at reasonable rates.
Michigan State Housing Development Authority: Cities of Promise
Cities of Promise is an initiative led by the Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) that applies resources and the expertise of statewide partners to restore the urban neighborhoods and districts of eight Michigan cities to former attractiveness and vibrancy.
Midwest Energy Efficiency Alliance
The Midwest Energy Efficiency Alliance (MEEA) is the leading source and champion for advancing sound energy efficiency policies, programs and priorities to stretch our existing energy resources, and reduce the need for imported energy supplies.
U.S. Department of Energy: Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy
This federal program invests in clean energy technologies that strengthen the economy, protect the environment and reduce dependence on foreign oil.
U.S. Green Building Council
This community of leaders is working together to make green buildings available to everyone within a generation.
