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April 2019 Consumers Energy Business Energy Efficiency Programs 2019 Incentive Catalog
Table of Contents List of Measures
List of Measures ....................................................... 1 Measures ................................................................... 11 Lighting Variable Frequency Drives on Process Cooling Tower
Fan (VF212) ...................................................................................................20
About This Program ................................................. 5 Lighting ..................................................................................................... 11 Light-Emitting Diode (LED) Retrofits......................................................11
Prescriptive Incentives............................................................................ 5 Variable Speed Drives for Industrial Vacuum Pump
Lighting Controls ..................................................................................... 16 Linear LED Tube Lights................................................................................11 Systems (VF213) ............................................................................................21
Custom incentives ................................................................................... 5
Variable Frequency Drives .................................................................... 18 Linear LED Tube Lights Replacing T12s or T8s Integrated Variable Speed Motor (ECM) for Furnace,
New Construction Program.................................................................. 6 (LT101 - LT105, LT108 - LT116, LT119 - LT122, LT126 - LT129) .............11 UV, FC, Light Duty AHU (Up to 7.5 HP) (VF301) .................................21
Compressed Air ........................................................................................ 22
Agriculture Program ............................................................................... 6 4-foot T5 to 4-foot LED Tube Light (LT106, LT107, LT117, LT118) ........11 Integrated Variable Speed Motor (ECM) for Exterior
Miscellaneous Electric ............................................................................ 29 Permanent Lamp Removal (LT123 - LT125) ...........................................11 Condenser Fans (VF302)............................................................................21
Compressed Air Program ...................................................................... 7
Manufacturing.......................................................................................... 31 Exterior LED Lighting (LT201) ................................................................... 12 Integrated Variable Speed Motor (ECM) for Pumps
Buy Michigan Bonus ............................................................................... 7
(VF303 - VF305) ...........................................................................................21
Business Instant Discount Program................................................... 7 HVAC Equipment .................................................................................... 35 Parking Garage LED Lighting (LT202) .................................................. 12
How to Apply .............................................................................. 8 Building Automation Systems ............................................................. 39 Interior LED Lighting (LT203 - LT206) ................................................... 12
Compressed Air
Customer Eligibility ................................................................................. 8 Advanced Air Distribution and Energy Recovery ........................... 47 New Linear LED Tube Fixtures (LT207 - LT209) .................................. 12
VSD Air Compressor (50 HP — 300 HP) Single Air
Program Eligibility Dates....................................................................... 8 Laboratory ................................................................................................. 52 LED Screw-In Replacing HID (LT210) ..................................................... 12 Compressor Systems (CA101, CA102) .................................................... 22
Project Requirements ............................................................................. 8 Signage Lighting retrofit (LT211, LT212) ................................................. 12 VSD on Air Compressors (50 HP – 300 HP) Multiple Air
Tune-up/Maintenance............................................................................ 54
Compressor Systems (CA103, C104) ...................................................... 22
Equipment Specifications ..................................................................... 8 Lumens per Watt Improvement (LT301) ................................................ 13
Refrigeration ............................................................................................. 57 Retrofit Air Compressor (CA105, CA106) ............................................... 23
Incentive Caps And Limits ....................................... 9 Energy Conservation Improvement (LT302) ........................................ 13
Kitchen/Laundry ...................................................................................... 61 VSD Air Compressor (< 50 HP) (CA107, CA125) ................................... 23
Customer Annual Limits ........................................................................ 9 New construction Lighting Specification (LT401 - LT403) ............... 15
Variable Displacement (VD) Air Compressor (CA108) ...................... 23
Prescriptive Incentive Caps................................................................... 9 Building Envelope and Insulation ....................................................... 62 Sample COMcheck Report ........................................................................ 15
Two-Stage Rotary Screw Air Compressor (CA109)............................. 24
Custom Incentive Caps and Calculation .......................................... 9 Pipe and Ductwork Insulation ............................................................. 64
Refrigerated Cycling Air Dryer – Thermal Mass, VSD
New construction Incentive Caps ....................................................... 10 Agricultural ................................................................................................ 66 Lighting Controls or Digital Scroll (CA110 - CA112) ............................................................... 24
Application Process ................................................................................. 10 Lighting Occupancy Sensors (LC101, LC102) ....................................... 16
LEED® Whole Building ............................................................................. 72 Air Dryer, Desiccant to Refrigerated (CA113) ....................................... 24
Documentation Requirements ............................................................ 10 Central Lighting Controls (LC103) ........................................................... 16
Custom ....................................................................................................... 74 Heated Blower Purge Desiccant Compressed Air
Interior Stairwell Lighting Controls (LC104).......................................... 16 Dryer (CA114) ................................................................................................. 24
Other Offerings ........................................................ 76
Exterior Multi-Step Dimming Occupancy Sensors (LC105) ............. 16 Compressed Air Desiccant Dryer, Dew-point Sensor
Building Operator Certification ........................................................... 76
Control (CA115) ............................................................................................. 24
Smart Buildings ........................................................................................ 76 Exterior Lighting Occupancy Sensors (LC106)..................................... 16
Heat of Compression Air Dryer (CA116) ................................................. 24
Smart Buildings Defined Actions ........................................................ 76 Exterior Multi-Step Dimming Timer Controls (LC107) ....................... 17
Air Recycling Pneumatic Valve (CA117, CA118)..................................... 25
ENERGY STAR® Programs ..................................................................... 76 Advanced Lighting Controls (LC108, LC109)........................................ 17
Low-Pressure Drop Air Filter (CA119) ...................................................... 25
Industrial Energy Programs .................................................................. 76
Compressed Air Pressure Flow Controllers (CA120)........................... 25
Appendix ................................................................... 77 Variable Frequency Drives
Compressed Air Outdoor Air Intake (CA121) ........................................ 25
Variable Frequency Drives on HVAC Fans, Cooling Tower
Fans and HVAC Pumps (VF101 - VF105) ............................................... 18 Air Compressor Waste Heat Recovery (CA122)................................... 25
HVAC Fixed Speed (Non-Dynamic) Control (VF106 - VF110).......... 18 Compressed Air Storage Tank (CA123) .................................................. 26
2 Speed RTU Supply Fan Control (VF111) .............................................. 18 Correct Sizing Air Compressors (CA124) ................................................ 26
Variable Frequency Drives on Condenser Fans (HVAC) (VF112)..... 19 Compressed Air Energy Audit (CA201 - CA204) ................................. 26
Variable Frequency Drive on Process Pumps or Zero-Loss Condensate Drain (CA205, CA206) ................................... 27
Fans (VF201 - VF204) ................................................................................. 19
Pressure Sensing Vortex Vacuum Generators (CA207) .................... 27
Variable Frequency Drive for Process Fixed Speed Pneumatic Air Tools Replaced with Electric Tools (CA208)............. 27
Need help? (Non-Dynamic) Control (VF205, VF206)............................................... 19
Pneumatic Air Tools Replaced with Electric Cordless
Call 877-607-0737 Variable Frequency Drives on Computer Room Air Conditioning
Units (CRAC) (VF207) ................................................................................. 19
Tools (CA209)................................................................................................28
or Email: ConsumersEnergyBusinessSolutions@cmsenergy.com Electric Motors Replacing Pneumatic Motors (CA210) ....................28
Variable Frequency Drives on Well Pump (VF208) ............................20
Compressed Air Applications Replacement with Air
Our team is ready to help you with your next energy efficiency project. Variable Frequency Drives on Condenser Fans (Refrigeration) Blower (CA211) ..............................................................................................28
(VF209, VF210) .............................................................................................20
Compressed Air Engineered Nozzle (CA212) .......................................28
Variable Frequency Drives on Pool Circulation Pump (VF211) .......20
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List of Measures List of Measures
Miscellaneous Electric Infrared Heaters (HV311, HV312) ...........................................................38 Advanced Air Distribution and Energy Recovery Refrigeration
Advanced Power Strips (Tier 1) (ME101) ................................................ 29 High-Efficiency Domestic Water Heating Boiler (HV313) ...............38 Constant Volume (CV) AHU to VAV AHU (AE101) ............................ 47 Discus or Scroll Refrigeration Compressors (RF101, RF102)............ 57
Network Power Management Software (ME102) ............................. 29 High-Efficiency Furnaces (HV314 -HV317)...........................................38 Constant Volume AHU to Hydronic Heat Pump (AE102) ............... 47 Floating Head Pressure Control (RF103) .............................................. 57
Beverage Vending Machine Controllers (ME103) ............................... 29 Enthalpy Wheel Energy Recovery Units (AE103) ............................... 47 Refrigeration Air-Side Economizer (RF104)..........................................58
Engine Block Heater Controls (ME104)................................................. 29 Building Automation System Fixed-Plate Air-to-Air Energy Recovery Unit (AE104) .......................48 Refrigeration Light Reduction (RF105 - RF107) .................................58
High-Efficiency Hand Dryers (ME105) ..................................................30 Web-Based Building Automation System Dust Collector Exhaust Air Recovery (AE105) .....................................48 Anti-Sweat Heater Controls (RF108).....................................................58
(Temperature Setback in Non-Occupied Periods) (BA101) ............. 39
Cogged V-Belts (ME106, ME107) ............................................................30 Boiler Stack Economizer (AE106, AE107) ..............................................48 Cooler or Freezer Defrost Control (RF109) ...........................................58
Light Commercial Building Automation Systems
(LC-BAS) (BA102) ......................................................................................... 39 Steam Boiler Make Up Water Pre-Heat or Condensate Evaporator Fan Demand Controls (RF110 - RF112) ........................... 59
Manufacturing Recovery (AE108).........................................................................................49
Walk-In and Case Cooler/Freezer Electronically
Building Automation System for Manufacturing
High Efficiency Injection Mold Machines, All-Electric HVAC Fans (BA103) ................................................................................... 40 Automatic Boiler Blow-Down Reduction (AE109) .............................49 Commutated (EC) Motors (RF113 - RF114)........................................... 59
or Hybrid (MA101a, MA101b) .....................................................................31
Parking Garage Exhaust Fan Carbon Monoxide Refrigeration Waste Heat Recovery (AE110, AE111) ..........................49 Walk-In Cooler Evaporator Motor Reduction (RF115) ....................... 59
Higher Efficient Injection Mold Machine, VSD or Control (BA104) ........................................................................................... 40
Servo Hydraulic (MA101c) ...........................................................................31 Computer Room Air Conditioning Glycol Economizer (AE201) ......50 LED Lighting for Refrigeration Cases (RF116) ..................................... 59
Hydronic HVAC Pump Control (BA105) .................................................41 Air-Side Economizer For CRAC or Telecom Occupancy Sensors for LED Refrigeration Case
Fiber Laser Cutting Replacing Carbon Dioxide Laser
Cutting (MA102)............................................................................................31 Critical Zone Supply Air Reset Control Strategy (BA106) .................41 Applications (AE202) ..................................................................................50 Lighting (RF117) ........................................................................................... 59
Process Dryer Flow Rate Control with Relative Air-Side Economizer (BA107) .....................................................................41 Air-Side, Air-to-Air Heat Exchanger Economizer for No Heat Reach-In Refrigerated Case Doors (RF201) ..................... 60
Humidity Sensors (MA103) ....................................................................... 32 CRAC or Telecom Applications (AE203) ...............................................50
Optimal Start on AHU (BA108)................................................................41 New Reach-in Refrigerated Case Door, Medium
Dew-point Sensor Control for Desiccant Plastic Water-Side Economizer (AE204, AE205)..............................................50 Temperature (RF202) ................................................................................ 60
Dryer (MA104)............................................................................................... 32 Chilled Water Reset retrofit (BA109) .......................................................41
Condenser Heat Recovery (DX Compressor Waste New Reach-in Refrigerated Case Door, Low
Process Ventilation Reduction (MA105 - MA107) ............................... 32 Optimized Chiller Plant Sequencing (BA110)....................................... 42 Heat Recovery) (AE206 - AE209) ..........................................................50 Temperature (RF203) ................................................................................ 60
Decreasing Oven Exhaust Flow Rate (MA108 - MA111) ................... 32 Enhanced Ventilation Control (EVC) for RTUs (BA111) ..................... 42 Operating Room Air Exchange Rate Setback (AE 210, AE 211) ......51 Strip Curtains (RF204, RF205) .............................................................. 60
Recuperative/Regenerative Thermal Oxidizer (RTO) Hotel Guest Room Occupancy Sensor Door Gasket Seals (RF206) ..................................................................... 60
(MA112, MA113).............................................................................................. 33 (Natural Gas Heat) (BA201)..................................................................... 42
Laboratory Integrated Variable Speed Motor (ECM) for Exterior
Smart Battery Charging Stations (MA114)........................................... 33 Hotel Guest Room Occupancy Sensor (Electric Heat) (BA202) ...... 42 Condenser Fans (RF207) .......................................................................... 60
Auto-Sash Closer (LB101) .......................................................................... 52
Barrel Wrap Insulation for Injection Molding and Small Business Smart Thermostats (BA203) ...................................... 43 Night Covers (RF208) .............................................................................. 60
Reduced/Optimized Air Change Per Hour (ACH)
Extruders (MA115) ........................................................................................ 33 Occupancy Sensor Control For Smart Thermostat (BA204) .......... 43 Rate (LB102) ................................................................................................. 52
Welders - Inverter Style (MA116) .............................................................. 33 Occupancy Sensor Controlled Restroom Exhaust Sash Stops (LB103) ..................................................................................... 52 Kitchen and Laundry
Heat Recovery for 100 Percent Makeup Air Heating Fan (BA205) .................................................................................................. 43
Lab Fume-Hood Ventilation Reduction Laundry Ozone-Generation System (KL101) ........................................61
(MA117, MA118) .............................................................................................. 34 Demand Control Ventilation (BA206) ................................................... 43 (Sash Location) (LB104) ............................................................................. 53
Commercial Kitchen Ventilation Control (KL102)................................61
Occupancy Sensor Control for HVAC BAS System (BA207) ...........44 Occupancy Sensor with VAV Hood (LB105) ........................................ 53
HVAC Equipment
Demand Control Ventilation and Occupancy Sensors Low-Flow Hood with VAV Hood (LB106) ............................................. 53
Split & Unitary Air Conditioning Systems (HV100)............................ 35 for HVAC (BA208) .......................................................................................44 Building Envelope and Insulation
High-Efficiency Computer Room Air Conditioning (HV101) ........... 35 Wall Insulation (BE101) .............................................................................. 62
Optimized Boiler Plant Sequencing (BA301) .......................................44
Tune-Up/Maintenance General Requirements for Roof Insulation (BE102, BE103) ............ 62
Data Room Hot-Cold / Cold Aisle Configuration (HV102) ............. 35 Modulating Burner Control (BA302)......................................................44
Space Heating Boiler Tune-Up (TU101) ................................................ 54
Ultrasonic Humidifier (HV103) ................................................................ 36 Flat Roof Insulation (BE102) .................................................................... 62
Boiler Oxygen Trim Control (BA303)...................................................... 45
Process Boiler Tune-Up (TU102) .............................................................. 54
Air- and Water- Cooled Chillers (HV201, HV202) .............................. 36 Attic Roof Insulation (BE103)................................................................... 62
Linkageless (Parallel Positioning) Boiler Controls (BA304) ............. 45
Process Burner Tune-Up (TU103)............................................................ 54
High-Volume, Low-Speed Fans (HV203) ............................................. 36 Window Reduction (BE104) ...................................................................... 62
Combination Linkageless and Oxygen Trim Boiler
Pool and Spa Boiler Tune-Up (TU104)................................................... 54
Destratification Fans (HV204) ................................................................ 36 Control (BA305) ........................................................................................... 45 Window Film (BE105) ................................................................................. 63
Domestic Water Heater Tune-Up (TU105) .......................................... 55
High-Efficiency HVAC Hydronic Boiler (HV301, HV302) ................. 37 Water Reset Control retrofit (BA306).................................................... 45 Window Awnings (BE106) ......................................................................... 63
Forced Air Natural Gas Furnace or Rooftop Unit (RTU)
High-Efficiency HVAC Steam, Process Steam, or Basic Snow Melt Controls retrofit (BA307) .......................................... 45 High Performance Glazing in Windows (BE107) ................................ 63
Tune-Up (TU106) ......................................................................................... 55
Process Hydronic Boiler (HV303, HV304, HV305) ............................ 37 Enhanced Snow Melt Controls (BA308) ...............................................46
Chiller Tune-Up (TU201) ............................................................................ 55 Cool (White) Roof (BE108) ........................................................................ 63
High-Efficiency Pool Water Heater (HV306) ...................................... 37 Modulating Burner on Makeup Air Handling Unit (BA309)............46
Steam Trap Monitoring System, Space Heat and Automatic High-Speed Doors (BE109) ................................................. 63
High-Efficiency Unit Heater (HV307, HV308) .................................... 37 Process (TU203, TU204)............................................................................ 56
Direct-Fired Makeup Air Handling Unit (HV309)...............................38 New or Repaired Outdoor Air Damper Assembly (TU205) ............. 56
Condensing Rooftop Units (HV310) ......................................................38
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List of Measures
About This Program
Pipe and Ductwork Insulation LEED® Whole Building
Pipe Insulation – Hydronic Space Heating or Steam Space New construction Whole Building LEED (Leadership in Energy The Consumers Energy Business Energy Efficiency Programs are a comprehensive suite of energy efficiency programs
Heating (unconditioned space), Steam Condensate Space and Environmental Design®) (WB101, WB102, WB103) ................... 72 created to assist commercial and industrial businesses increase their energy optimization, lower their energy use and lower
Heating (IN101 - IN103) .............................................................................64 their cost of operation.
Customer Eligibility ..................................................................................... 72
Natural Gas Domestic Hot Water Pipe Insulation (IN104) .............64
Site Verification ............................................................................................ 72 A wide variety of energy efficiency incentives are available to help business owners reduce the initial cost of installing
Process Steam Pipe Insulation (IN105) .................................................64 new energy-efficient equipment in their facilities. An overview of the various program offerings is summarized below. The
Energy Savings Analysis ............................................................................ 72
sections that follow provide detailed information on the actual incentives and specific program details related to each of
Process Steam Pipe Condensate Insulation (IN106) ........................64
the various offerings.
PEX Pipe Insulation (IN107- IN109)........................................................64
Custom Application forms for all programs are available on the Consumers Energy website: ConsumersEnergy.com/startsaving. All
Electric Domestic Hot Water Pipe Insulation (IN110) ....................... 65 applicants are urged to download and review the Policies and Procedures Manual located online.
2019 Custom Specifications (CU101, CU102) ...................................... 74
Refrigerant Line Insulation (IN111 - IN113) ............................................ 65
Process Improvement Guidelines ............................................................ 74
Ductwork Insulation (IN114 - IN117) ....................................................... 65
Prescriptive Incentives
Other Offerings These incentives are available for energy efficiency equipment upgrades and improvements including categories such as:
Agricultural Lighting/Electrical, Mechanical, Refrigeration and Building Envelope. Incentives are paid based on either quantity, size
Building Operator Certification ..............................................................76
or the efficiency of the equipment. Incentives are provided for qualified equipment commonly installed in a retrofit or
Farm Energy Audit (AG101) ......................................................................66
Smart Buildings ...........................................................................................76 equipment replacement situation. The total calculated incentive cannot exceed 75 percent of the project cost (as described
Grain Dryers (AG102, AG103) ...................................................................66 on page 9 in Prescriptive Project Incentive Caps). Full details of the measures and equipment specifications are detailed in
Smart Buildings Defined Actions ............................................................76
Temperature and Moisture Management Controller (AG104).......66 this catalog.
Building Performance with ENERGY STAR® ......................................76
Greenhouse Heat Curtains (AG105) ......................................................66
Industrial Energy Management .............................................................76
Custom Incentives
Greenhouse IR Film (AG106, AG107) ..................................................... 67
These incentives are available to customers for less common or more complex energy saving measures installed in qualified
Greenhouse Environmental Controls (AG108) .................................... 67 retrofit and equipment replacement projects that are not covered by the prescriptive incentive portion of the program.
APPENDIX
Greenhouse In-Floor Heating System (AG109, AG110) .................... 67 Custom incentives are paid based on the first-year energy savings (kWh or Mcf). Applicants have the option to apply for a
Example Custom Calculation .................................................................77 custom incentive for projects that involve an integrated solution with both prescriptive and custom incentives.
Circulation, Exhaust or Ventilation Fans (AG111)................................ 67
Sample Lighting Invoice ...........................................................................78
Custom incentives include measures that result in a reduction in electric and/or natural gas energy use because of
High-Volume Low-Speed Fans (HVLS) (AG112) ................................. 67
Sample Boiler Tune-Up Checklist ...........................................................79 an improvement in system efficiency (i.e., a net decrease in energy use without a reduction in the level of service).
Fan Thermostat Controller (AG113)........................................................68
Sample RTU/Furnace Tune Up Checklist ............................................80
The applicant must provide sufficient technical information, equipment performance data, operating assumptions,
Variable Speed Drives on Agricultural Irrigation measurements and calculations to support the energy savings estimates. The decision as to whether or not an
Variable Frequency Drive Information Worksheet ............................81 improvement is eligible for a custom incentive is within the sole discretion of Consumers Energy.
Systems (AG114) ...........................................................................................68
Correctly Sizing Hydronic Pumping Systems .....................................89 Examples of custom projects include, but are not limited to, the following:
Variable Speed Drives on Golf Course Irrigation
Systems (AG115) ...........................................................................................68 Compressed Air Correct Sizing ...............................................................82
• Process improvements
Sprinkler to Drip Irrigation (AG116) .........................................................68 Advanced Lighting Controls Pilot Memorandum
• Process exhaust heat recovery
Low-Pressure or Zero Energy Sprinkler Nozzle (AG117) ....................68 of Understanding .......................................................................................83
• Constant volume to variable volume water
Low-Energy or Zero-Energy Livestock Waterer (AG118)...................68 Building Interior Lighting Power Densities ..........................................85
• Variable-speed or Frequency (VSD/VFD) control on motors (greater than 250 HP)
Scroll Compressor for Dairy Refrigeration (AG119, AG120) ..............69 Exterior Lighting Zones..............................................................................86
• Upgrade of a refrigeration compressor
Variable Speed Controller for Vacuum Pump (AG121) ......................69 Individual Lighting Power Allowances for Building Exteriors..........86
• Complex air compressor improvements
Variable Speed Drives on Milk Pump with Existing or Compressed Air Energy Audit Checklist ................................................89
New Milk Pre-Cooler (AG122, AG123) .....................................................69 • Tank insulation
Milk Pre-Cooler and Heat Exchanger Chiller Savings (AG124) .......69 • DC to AC drives on injection mold machines
Water Pre-Heat Heat Exchanger • VFDs on hydraulic equipment
(Heat Recover Tank) (AG125) ...................................................................69
Dairy Refrigeration Tune-up (AG126) ....................................................69
LED Grow Lights (AG201) .........................................................................70
Dairy Long-Day Lighting System retrofit (AG202) ...........................70
Poultry LED Lighting System (AG203) .................................................70
VFD for Agricultural Fans and Pumps (AG204, AG205)..................70
EC Fan Motor for Cold Storage Evaporator (AG206) ........................ 71
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New Construction Program
The New Construction Program provides an array of electric and natural gas incentives for commercial and/or industrial Compressed Air Program
customers who design and construct their facilities with energy efficient equipment that exceeds standard building The Compressed Air Program is part of the Industrial Energy Program offering which is designed to provide special
practices. Through early involvement in new construction or major renovation projects the program team can assist in incentives to industrial customers with compressed air systems installed in their facilities. The program gives customers
design decisions to impact the overall building energy efficiency. Program staff will provide an engineering review of the opportunity to examine their system efficiency through Compressed Air Energy Audits, as well as to provide them with
projects that are currently in the design stages to target financial incentive opportunities for customers and design teams. financial incentives for energy efficiency improvements to their systems. A variety of prescriptive measures are available
The program works with design professionals to influence prospective building owners and developers to construct and customers who have projects not listed can apply for custom incentives.
high-performance buildings that provide improved energy efficiency, systems performance and comfort. Incentives can be
pursued through either a Prescriptive/Custom application or a LEED® Whole Building Design application. Details of the incentives are available through the Consumers Energy Business Energy Efficiency Programs catalog and
incentive application form.
Incentive Options:
Buy Michigan Bonus
• Prescriptive/Custom application Customers who use Michigan Made products in their energy-saving projects may be eligible for an additional bonus
» Customers can choose from an assortment of prescriptive measures with set incentives incentive. An affidavit from the manufacturer attesting the product is at least 50 percent manufactured and assembled in
the state of Michigan (exclusive of packaging) is required.
» Incentives available for only the facility owner
LEED® Whole Building Design Application Business Instant Discount Program
The Business Discount Product Program incentivizes distributors to mark down the retail price of select energy efficient
• Performance energy modeling analysis demonstrating significant improvement in the proposed building design compared to products. In turn, commercial and industrial contractors/customers receive an instant discount when they purchase the
the program baseline standard products. This minimizes the need to fill out and send in an application. Lighting and various natural gas measures are
• Incentives available for only the facility owner eligible for the discount at participating distributor locations. The Business Discount Product Program is available to all
Consumers Energy business customers with an eligible commercial account number.
• Must receive LEED® certification to qualify for whole building
For more information, visit ConsumersEnergy.com/instantdiscount.
Eligibility:
• Projects must result in a facility improvement with a permanent reduction in electrical (kWh) and/or natural gas (Mcf) energy
use compared to baseline practices
• The project MUST be in the pre-construction phase when submitting the pre-notification application
• The new construction/major renovation project must meet one of the following definitions:
» New building projects wherein no structure or site footprint presently exists
» Addition or expansion of an existing building or site footprint
» Major tenant improvements that change the use of the space
Agriculture Program
The Agriculture Program assists Michigan farmers, growers and producers by offering incentives for the completion of
energy efficiency audits and projects. This program will incentivize the customer portion of an MSU/REAP energy audit
payment for a USDA Tier II audit. The Consumers Energy Business Energy Efficiency team will review the results of the
audit to provide guidance to the customer on applying for Prescriptive or Custom incentives.
Who can participate:
• Customers on a commercial rate code or a residential farm rate code
• Customers installing measures at a full-time agricultural operation
What we provide:
• Audit incentive for completion of MSU/REAP USDA Tier II energy audit
• Evaluation of audit results
• Prescriptive or Custom incentives through the Consumers Energy Business Energy Efficiency Programs
• Details of the incentives are available through Consumers Energy Business Energy Efficiency Programs catalog and incentive
application form
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How to Apply Incentive Caps and Limits
Customer Eligibility Incentives are subject to limits in order to encourage equitable distribution of the funds among as many Consumers Energy
To participate in any Consumers Energy Business Energy Efficiency Programs, customers must be a commercial and/or customers as possible. Incentive caps are annual and are calculated based upon which program year the incentive is paid to
industrial customer of Consumers Energy. Residential agricultural customers qualify for agricultural measures. the customer.
Qualified incentives must be installed at facilities served by Consumers Energy and projects must result in an improvement
in energy efficiency. Equipment must meet the specifications as explained in this catalog and also set forth in the program Customer Annual Limits
application. For each site there must be at least one meter that is on an eligible rate schedule. The amount of incentives a facility or customer can receive is limited. A facility is defined as a single customer who is
responsible for paying the Consumers Energy electricity and/or natural gas bill. A customer is defined as the organization
under which the company (or companies) are owned or operated, regardless of who is responsible for paying the bill.
Program Effective Dates Program year incentive limits are shown below.
The Business Energy Efficiency Program offers incentives for the 2019 program year until funds are exhausted or until
December 31, 2019, whichever comes first. All projects must be completed and final applications received no later than Prescriptive Incentives 75 percent of the total project cost
November 30, 2019 to be eligible for the 2019 program incentives.
Custom Incentives 50 percent of the total project cost
Electric Customer Incentive Limit $2,000,000 across all facilities per customer
Project Requirements
The Business Energy Efficiency Program includes the following project requirements: Natural Gas Customers Incentive Limit $1,000,000 across all facilities per customer
• Projects must involve a facility improvement that results in a permanent reduction in electrical and/or natural gas energy use Natural Gas Custom Tiers per Customer 100 percent of the calculated natural gas incentive up to $500,000
(kWh and/or Mcf)
50 percent of the calculated natural gas incentive above $500,000
• Any measures installed at a facility must be sustainable and provide 100 percent of the energy benefits as stated in the
application for a period of five years or for the life of the product, whichever is less. If the customer ceases to be a delivery Prescriptive Incentive Caps
service customer of Consumers Energy or removes the equipment or systems at any time during the five-year period or the The amount of a prescriptive incentive cannot exceed 75 percent of the cost of the project. Project costs may include
life of the product, the customer may be required to return a prorated amount of incentive funds to Consumers Energy the labor necessary to install the measure and costs related with the disposal of the removed equipment. Internal labor
• The Business Energy Efficiency Program team reserves the right to inspect all projects to verify compliance with the program costs may not be included in the total project cost. For prescriptive projects, project incentives are capped at 75 percent
rules and verify the accuracy of project documentation. This may include pre and/or post inspections, data collection and of the installation cost. The customer is responsible for providing sufficient documentation to validate the project costs.
interviews. The customer must allow access to records and installation sites for a period of three years after receipt of Manufacturer, vendor, distributor, trade ally or contractor provided incentives (credits, deductions, refunds, etc.) must be
incentive payment subtracted from the total installation costs.
• New construction projects MUST be in the design phase when submitting the pre-notification application. Final project
eligibility is at the discretion of Consumers Energy Business Energy Efficiency Program personnel Custom Incentive Caps and Calculation
• To qualify under the New Construction Program, your new construction/major renovation project must meet the following For custom projects, project incentives cannot exceed 50 percent of the total custom project cost for purchasing and
definition: New building projects wherein no structure or site footprint presently exists: addition or expansion of an installing energy efficiency measures. The project cap applies to the whole project. Internal customer labor costs cannot
existing building or site footprint; major tenant improvements that change the use of the space; or energy load is added be included in the total project cost. Consumers Energy reserves the right to apply this cap to individual custom measures
when measure costs are significantly higher than typical costs seen in this program. Manufacturer, vendor, distributor,
Projects that are NOT eligible for incentives include the following: trade ally or contractor provided incentives (credits, deductions, refunds, etc.) must be subtracted from the total
installation costs.
• Fuel switching (e.g., electric to natural gas or natural gas to electric)*
• Changes in operational and/or maintenance practices or simple control modifications not involving capital costs The payback period for Custom Incentives must be between one and eight years. The total calculated incentive cannot
exceed 50 percent of the measure cost. Natural Gas custom Incentives are awarded at 100 percent of the calculated
• On-site electricity generation incentive up to $500,000 and 50 percent above $500,000.
• Projects that involve peak-shifting (and not kWh savings)
Payback period is calculated with the following equation:
• Projects involving renewable energy
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• LED lighting that is not ENERGY STAR approved or listed by DesignLights Consortium (DLC) in applicable categories Measure Cost
Simple Payback Period =
• Installation of used equipment (Annual kWh Saved x Electricity Rate) + (Annual Mcf Saved x Natural Gas Rate)
• Applications that are received for projects that involve a banned or ineligible contractor either as the installer, general The Incremental Measure Cost (IMC) is the cost of implementing a measure; less any costs that would have been incurred
contractor, A&E firm or supplier of qualifying equipment will be canceled by the applicant to achieve all of the project benefits, other than those resulting in the incented energy savings. The IMC
*May be eligible under the self-direct program, if overall BTU/hr. are reduced at that facility. can either be the incremental equipment cost or the full cost of a measure; and is determined by the cost basis. The cost
basis is derived from the type of measure in the application (retrofit, replace on burnout, or new) and whether the measure
is displacing existing technology, being installed in absence of any existing technology, or is an alternative to a competing
Equipment Specifications technology. In general, new construction and replace on burnout measures use the incremental equipment cost as the
This catalog provides the equipment specifications for the measures eligible for incentives. All equipment must be recycled/ IMC. For retrofit measures, the full cost is typically used as the IMC such as in the case where a customer installs a new
disposed of according to state, federal and local regulations. Information about the requirements for the State of Michigan technology such as a high efficiency boiler in place of a less efficient boiler.
can be found at the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality Website: michigan.gov/deq/.
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New Construction Incentive Caps
New Construction projects are subject to the same customer caps and limits, prescriptive incentive caps and
Lighting
custom incentive caps set forth in the Customer Annual Limits section. Not all prescriptive measures are eligible for
participation in the New Construction Program. Eligible measures are identified in the program application and the
measure specifications.
Application Process
The application process is described in Section 1 of the application, which is available online at the Consumers Energy
website. If you have questions regarding the program or the application please contact the program team at either:
Rebranded LED lighting products do not qualify for an Linear LED Tube Lights Replacing T12s or T8s
• 877-607-0737 incentive unless the rebranded light is listed by DesignLights (Pre-Notification Required) (LT101-LT105,
• ConsumersEnergyBusinessSolutions@cmsenergy.com Consortium® (DLC®) or ENERGY STAR® under its rebranded LT108 - LT116, LT119 - LT122, LT126-LT129)
name. Both the manufacturer (as defined by DLC) and
Requirements:
model number must match on the lamp/fixture, invoice,
Documentation Requirements specification sheet and DLC/ENERGY STAR listing. • Linear LED tube lights must be retrofitting existing interior
Pre-Notification Application T8 or T12 linear fluorescent lamps. Any existing T12 fixture
Please review the Incentive Catalog and pay close attention to the required supporting documentation. These documents • Only one manufacturer name (DLC listed only) is allowed ballast must be removed or permanently disabled
must be legible and submitted along with your incentive request(s). Pre-Notification is Recommended on all projects on the specification sheet
• Linear LED tube lights must be DesignLights Consortium
requesting an incentive greater than $10,000. • The product may only have one manufacturer's label,
which must be the DLC listed model listed for linear replacement lamps
Before submitting your pre-notification application, make sure you have completed the following: • New fixtures utilizing LED tube lamps do NOT qualify
For LED fixtures featuring the capability of varying wattages
• Include all required information in the applicant information and measure worksheet sections of the application and/or lumen outputs after installation, rebate applications • Fixtures installed 15 feet or higher are considered “high bay”
• Verify that all required supporting documentation and new equipment specifications are included must be submitted with the 'post' wattage being the
maximum wattage at which the fixture will operate at any 4-foot T5 to 4-foot LED Tube Light
• Make copies of all documentation for your records point while installed.
(Pre-Notification Required) (LT106, LT107, LT117, LT118)
• Copy of payee's W9
All LED products must be listed as an approved product for Requirements:
their specific purpose by ENERGY STAR or DLC.
Final Application • Linear LED tube lights must be retrofitting existing
Fixture wattage as listed within the application must include interior T5 linear fluorescent lamps
Detailed invoices and supporting documentation must be legible and submitted with your application within 60 days of
any applicable ballast or other required operating device.
the project completion date or reservation expiration date, whichever occurs first. Invoices and/or proof of purchase must • Linear LED tube lights must be DesignLights Consortium
include all of the following information: listed for linear replacement lamps
Linear LED Tube Lights • New fixtures utilizing
• Invoice number and date Linear LED Tubes (TLEDs) are defined by DLC as all
• LED tube lamps do NOT qualify
• Vendor name and address tube-style LED products that use the lamp holders
(i.e., sockets or tombstones) in the luminaire to • Fixtures installed 15 feet or higher are considered
• Itemized list of specific equipment, including model number, manufacturer, price and quantity
mechanically or electrically connect to the fixture housing “high bay”
• Customer name and address and the electrical supply. Type classifications are as follows:
• Total cost of the of purchase
» UL Type A: TLEDs are used as a direct replacement for Permanent Lamp Removal
Please allow six to eight weeks to receive your incentive check. Incentives cannot be processed for payment until the existing fluorescent tubes, reusing the existing
complete application and all required documentation is received and approved. fluorescent ballasts and reusing the existing lamp Permanent Lamp Removal
holders to connect the TLED tube to the fixture. (Pre-Notification Required) (LT123- LT125)
Please carefully read the Terms and Conditions. Before submitting your application, make sure you have completed the
following. Any missing information will delay the processing of your application. Include all required information in the » UL Type B: TLEDs typically use the lamp holders Requirements:
applicant information, final application and measure worksheet section of the application. (either existing or retrofitted) to connect the TLEDs to
• Available for the permanent removal of existing
the existing fluorescent fixture, but do not operate
• Make sure your final application is signed by an authorized representative of the Consumers Energy account fluorescent lamps
through the existing fluorescent ballast. TLEDs have
holder representative. internal drivers and run off line voltage. • Permanent lamp removal is the net reduction in the
• Verify all required invoices, supporting documentation and equipment specification are included quantity of lamps after an incentive project is completed
» UL Type C: TLEDs connected to the low voltage side
• Make copies of all documentation for your records of the TLEDs new external driver. The existing • Customers are responsible for determining whether or not
• Copy of payee's W9 fluorescent ballast is disconnected and fully removed to use reflectors in combination with lamp removal in order
from the existing fluorescent fixture. to maintain adequate lighting levels. Light retrofits are
» Dual Mode (DM) Internal Drivers (UL Type A expected to meet the Illuminating Engineering Society of
and Type B): TLEDs may operate off the existing North America (IESNA) recommended light levels
fluorescent ballast or be rewired to operate off line
voltage. They have the same requirements as
Type A or Type B TLEDs.
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• Unused lamps, lamp holders and ballasts must be • Tube LED lighting retrofits or new fixtures utilizing LED • Measure is intended for the replacement or retrofit Table 1a: Default Wattages for Standard Linear
permanently removed from the fixture and disposed of in Tube DO NOT qualify for this incentive of: interior-lit roadway/walkway signage, canopy decorative Fluorescent Fixtures
accordance with local regulations • To receive the continuous operation incentive, the fixtures /security lighting or permanently-wired neon lighting
Default Fixture Wattage
• This incentive is applicable when retrofitting from T12 or T8 must operate at 8,000 hr/yr prior to installation of the • All incentivized fixtures or kits must be listed by
lamps to linear LED tube lights. Removal of lamps from a new fixture ENERGY STAR or DesignLights Consortium, if applicable to Fixture 1 Lamp 2 Lamp 3 Lamp 4 Lamp
• New lamps or retrofit kits receiving power through their Description
fixture that is not retrofitted with linear LED tube lights is that type of light. For fixture types that are not approved
not eligible for this measure existing Edison socket would not qualify for this incentive by either certifying body, the new fixture must feature: an 4-foot F32 T8 31 58 85 112
but may qualify for the LED Screw-in incentive efficacy of at least 80 lumens per Watt, a 50,000 hour L-70
• LED trim kits approved by ENERGY STAR in either the lifespan and a 5-year warranty 2-foot F17 T8 20 33 48 63
Lighting New/Retrofit Fixtures Downlight Recessed or Downlight Solid State Retrofit
• A fixture that is on continuously 24/7 would qualify for the
fixture types' or pin-based LED products are not eligible 3-foot F25 T8 26 46 68 88
for this measure continuous operation incentive
Exterior LED Lighting 4-foot F28 T5 32 65 93 126
• A fixture that does not operate continuously, but at
(Pre-Notification Required) (LT201) New Linear LED Tube Fixtures least 10 hours per day would qualify at the commercial
Requirements: 4-foot F40 T12 43 85 130 170
(Pre-Notification Required) (LT207 - LT209) hours incentive
• Available for exterior applications for replacing Requirements: Table 1b: Default Wattages for High-Output and
incandescent (over 250 watts) or high-intensity discharge
• New fixtures utilizing linear LED tube lamps qualify for
Non-Defined Lighting High-Performance Linear Fluorescent Fixtures
fixtures with LED fixtures These measures apply to new lighting fixture replacements
this measure Fixture 1 2 3 4 6 8
• Applicable to exterior fixtures that are on a minimum of and/or retrofits that do not fall into one of the other Description Lamp Lamp Lamp Lamp Lamp Lamp
• Linear LED tube lights must be DesignLights Consortium prescriptive lighting categories offered. A separate
11 hours/day
listed for linear replacement lamps Non-Defined Lighting Measure form is required for each
• The new fixture or retrofit kit must be listed by 4-foot F32
• New fixtures must replace existing incandescent, mercury area (office, production, office, etc.) receiving the lighting 38 74 110 144 220 -
DesignLights Consortium or ENERGY STAR T8 HP Ballast
vapor, T8 fluorescent, T5/T5HO fluorescent, T12 upgrade. These measures are part of a capital investment
• LED trim kits or pin-based LED products are not eligible fluorescent, metal halide or high pressure sodium fixtures project that results in energy savings and is not F54 T5 HO 62 122 185 243 365 486
for this measure in interior installations easily reversible.
Table 1c: Default Wattages for Metal Halide and High
• Linear LED tube light retrofits or new Linear LED tube • Fixtures installed 15-feet or higher are considered “High Bay” If applicable, all proposed technologies utilized in the Pressure Sodium Fixtures
fixtures do not qualify for this incentive Non-Defined Lighting section must meet the requirements
• Fixture wattage as listed within the application must Default Fixture
for any prescriptive measure featuring those same Fixture Description
include any applicable ballast or other required technologies. Additionally, for technologies that feature Wattage
Parking Garage LED Lighting operating devices
(Pre-Notification Required) (LT202) certification and/or approval from ENERGY STAR or 32W HID 43
DesignLights Consortium, the installed product must be
Requirements: 50W HID 64
LED Screw-In Replacing HID approved by the appropriate certifying body.
• Available for parking garage applications for replacing
(Pre-Notification Required) (LT210) 75W HID 93
existing high-intensity discharge fixtures or incandescent Lumens per Watt Improvement
(over 250 watts) with LED fixtures Requirements: (Pre-Notification Required) (LT301) 100W HID 128
• Applicable to parking garage fixtures that are on • The rated mean efficacy of the existing lighting system 150W HID 183
• Existing HID lamps must be equal to or less than a
approximately 20 hours a day increases by a minimum of 5 percent and results in the
nominal 400 watt lamp 175W HID 208
• Linear LED tube light retrofits or new Linear LED tube total lighting wattage being reduced. If no mean efficacy
fixtures do not qualify for this incentive • The retrofit must be permanently wired around the 250W HID 290
is available on the products literature, a degradation
• The new fixture or retrofit kit must be listed by the existing ballast and in full compliance with the authorities
factor will be assessed via Table 2 360W HID 414
DesignLights Consortium having jurisdiction
• The simple payback period must be greater than or equal 400W HID 455
• LED lamp must be DesignLights Consortium listed
to one year and less than or equal to eight years
Interior LED Lighting (LT203 - LT206) • Available for both interior or exterior applications 750W HID 812
• The incentive cannot exceed 50 percent of the measure cost
Requirements: • New lamp or retrofit kit must receive power through 1000W HID 1080
• The new lighting fixture must either be a existing Edison socket Energy Conservation Improvement 1500W HID 1610
permanently -wired lamp retrofit or completely new fixture (Pre-Notification Required) (LT302)
2-Lamp, 8-foot T12 HO 210
• New fixtures must replace or retrofit existing incandescent, Signage Lighting retrofit • The rated mean efficacy of the existing lighting system
mercury vapor, T8 fluorescent, T5/T5HO fluorescent, T12 (Pre-Notification Required) (LT211, LT212) changes less than 5 percent and results in the total 2-Lamp, 8-foot T12 VHO 380
fluorescent, standard metal halide or high pressure sodium Requirements: lighting wattage being reduced. If no mean efficacy is 2-Lamp, 8-foot T12 132
fixture in interior installations available on the products literature, a degradation factor
• New product must be listed by the DesignLights • To qualify for this incentive, the existing incandescent, 4-Lamp, 8-foot T12 264
will be assessed via Table 2
Consortium or ENERGY STAR metal halide, fluorescent or neon fixture must either be 2-Lamp, 4-foot T12 (34 Watt/lamp) 74
• The simple payback period must be greater than or equal
• Fixture wattage as listed within application must include replaced with a permanently wired lamp retrofit or a
to one year and less than or equal to eight years 3-Lamp, 4-foot T12 (34 Watt/lamp) 117
any applicable driver or other operating device completely new LED fixture
• Fixtures installed 15-feet or higher are considered "High Bay" • The incentive cannot exceed 50 percent of the measure cost 4-Lamp, 4-foot T12 (34 Watt/lamp) 143
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