Xcel Energy (Efficiency United) - Energy Efficiency Assistance Program

December 04, 2009

Summary

The Energy Efficiency Assistance Program provides qualifying customers with services and equipment to increase the energy efficiency of their homes. The program is administered through Efficiency United, an alliance of Michigan utilities seeking to promote energy efficiency. Equipment and measures include installation of CFL bulbs, refrigerator replacement, variable speed motor replacement, insulation, furnaces, water heaters, and programmable thermostats. To qualify for the Energy Efficiency Assistance program, you must be eligible for the Department of Energy weatherization program and your household income must be at or below the published federal guidelines for this program. Availability of certain measures may vary. Local Community Action Agencies throughout Michigan can help customers with applying for services or requesting information. See Effiency United website listed above for program details, forms or to find your local community action agency.

Program Overview

Implementing Sector: Utility
Category: Financial Incentive
State: Michigan
Incentive Type: Rebate Program
Web Site: http://efficiencyunited.com/util_xcel.asp
Administrator:
Start Date:
Eligible Renewable/Other Technologies:
  • Refrigerators/Freezers
  • Water Heaters
  • Lighting
  • Furnaces
  • Programmable Thermostats
  • Building Insulation
  • Motor VFDs
Incentive Amount: CFL Installation: Free
Refrigerator Replacement: Free
Variable Speed Motor Replacement:Free
Insulation Improvements: Free
Water Heater/Furnace/Other Equipment Installation: Free
Programmable Thermostat: Free
Weatherization Measures: Free
Installation Requirements: Approved weatherization agencies and subcontractors will perform installations

Contact

Name: Efficiency United
Address: 1219 Turner Street
Lansing MI 48906
Phone: (877) 367-3191
Email: info@efficiencyunited.com

This information is sourced from DSIRE; the most comprehensive source of information on incentives and policies that support renewables and energy efficiency in the United States. Established in 1995, DSIRE is operated by the N.C. Clean Energy Technology Center at N.C. State University.