Energy Efficiency Rebates

Energy Smart - Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Program (19 Municipalities)

City of Niles residential energy efficiency rebate program

program summary

Franklin Energy Services has partnered with the Michigan Public Power Agency (MPPA), which is made up of 19 municipal utilities, to offer the Energy Smart Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Program. Residential electric customers served by one of the 19 participating utilities are eligible for rebates on energy efficient upgrades. Purchased products must meet program standards in order to receive rebates, please refer to the Program Application for all equipment requirements and guidelines. The Energy Smart Program also offers rebates for the pickup and proper disposal of inefficient, yet still working, refrigerators ($50), room A/C units ($15), and dehumidifiers ($15). 


Application forms for each utility may be found on the program web site (mienergysmart.com). Please call 877-NRG-SAV1 (877-674-7281) for further information about the Energy Smart Program. The following utilities participate:

  • City of Charlevoix
  • Chelsea Electric Department
  • Croswell Light and Power Department
  •  City of Dowagiac
  • City of Eaton Rapids
  •  City of Escanaba
  •  Harbor Springs
  • Hart Hydro-Electric
  • Village of Paw Paw
  • City of Petoskey
  • Portland Light and Power Board
  •  City of Sebewaing
  • City of St. Louis
  •  City of Sturgis
  •  City of Wakefield
  • Zeeland Board of Public Works
eligible technologies
Air conditioners, Custom/Others pending approval, Dehumidifiers, Heat pumps, LED Lighting, Lighting, Other EE, Personal Computing Equipment, Programmable Thermostats, Refrigerators/Freezers, Water Heaters
program administrator
Franklin Energy
program notes
2024-05-22 16:08:31
Annual review. Updated incentives and summary
2022-06-30 15:44:10
Annual Review, updated program details, participating utilities, and eligible incentives.
2019-06-07 20:13:33
Updated incentive information.
2015-04-14 16:24:46
Rebate incentives have changed.