HVAC Measures
The Consumers Energy Business Solutions electric incentive program is fully subscribed and has been closed. Electric incentive applications received on or after June 2, 2010 will be placed on a waitlist and filled on a first-in basis subject to the availability of funds. Applications for natural gas savings incentives still are being accepted.
For additional information, please review our Frequently Asked Questions.
Commercial heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) equipment is generally designed to last between 12 to 15 years. But as systems age, performance is impacted, making every hour of operation more costly. Once the components of your HVAC have reached their rated lifetime, Consumers Energy has the incentives to make upgrading to an energy efficient system an easier investment.
HVAC can account for as much as 30 percent of a building’s annual energy usage. As a result, energy efficient models, along with continual maintenance, may significantly reduce your heating and cooling expenses. Calculate your return on investment using the worksheet on our application.
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Start saving with valuable incentives.
Look below to see all the HVAC incentives from Consumers Energy. To receive your incentive, application form (PDF or Excel), and follow the steps listed on the cover page. Pre-notification is recommended for all projects to reserve funds. Review our Measure Specifications booklet to ensure your project qualifies. For more details on how to apply for incentives, visit our FAQ page.
Electric Measures
Equipment Type
|
Size Category
|
Qualifying Efficiency
|
Incentive (per ton)
|
Unitary and Split Air
Conditioning Systems
|
< 65,000 Btu/h (5.4 tons)
|
14.0 SEER
|
$30.00
|
> 65,000 Btu/h
(5.4 tons),
< 240,000 Btu/h
(20 tons)
|
11.0 EER
|
$40.00
|
> 240,000 Btu/h
(20 tons),
< 760,00 Btu/h (63 tons)
|
10.0 EER
|
$40.00
|
> 760,000 Btu/h (5.4 tons)
|
10.0 EER
|
$30.00
|
Air Source Heat Pumps
|
< 65,000 Btu/h (5.4 tons) |
14.0 SEER
|
$26.00
|
> 65,000 Btu/h
(5.4 tons),
< 135,000 Btu/h
(11.25 tons)
|
11.0 EER
|
$40.00
|
> 135,000 Btu/h
(11.25 tons)
|
10.0 EER
|
$40.00
|
Equipment Type
|
Size Category
|
Qualifying Efficiency
|
Incentive (per ton)
|
Room Air Conditioners
|
All
|
Energy Star (Tier 1)
|
$30.00
|
Package Terminal Air Conditioner
|
All
|
See Spec (Tier N/A)
|
$25.00
|
Package Terminal Heat Pump
|
All
|
See Spec (Tier N/A)
|
$30.00
|
Equipment Type
|
Size
Category
|
Qualifying
Efficiency
|
Qualifying Incentive
(per ton)
|
Incremental
Efficiency
Unit
|
Incentive per
Incremental Effciency
Unit
(per ton)
|
Ground-Source Heat Pump
|
ALL
|
EER = 17
|
$30.00
|
0.1 EER Increase
|
$1.00
|
Air-cooled Chiller
|
ALL
|
IPLV = 1.04 kW/ton
|
$30.00
|
0.01 kW/ton IPLV Reduction
|
$2.00
|
Water-cooled Chiller
|
ALL
|
See Spec
|
$30.00
|
0.01 kW/ton IPLV Reduction
|
$2.00
|
*Customer acknowledges and agrees that Customer cannot apply for, nor receive, incentives for the same product, equipment or service from more than one utility.
**Total incentive per ton equals the qualifying base incentive per ton plus the incentive per incremental efficiency increase.
Example: 100 ton air-cooled chiller at 1.02 kW/ton
Base incentive is 100 tons x $30/ton = $3,000
Additional incentive is 100 tons x (1.04 - 1.02)/0.01 x $2.00 = $400
Total incentive is $3,400
Natural Gas Measures
Equipment Type
|
Incentive
|
Unit
|
| Steam Traps |
| Steam Trap Test |
$5.00
|
Unit
|
| Leaking Steam Trap Repair or Replacement |
$100.00
|
Unit
|
| Space Heating Boilers |
| Boiler ≥ 0.86 and < 0.90 AFUE or Combustion Efficiency - Level 1 |
$1.00
|
kBtu/h
|
| Boiler ≥ 0.90 AFUE or Combustion Efficiency - Level 2 |
$3.00
|
kBtu/h
|
| Boiler Controls |
| Boiler Tune-up |
$350.00
|
Unit
|
| Boiler Modulating Burner Control Retrofit (5:1 turn-down or greater) |
$1,250.00
|
Unit
|
| Boiler Water Reset Control |
$400.00
|
Unit
|
| Other |
| Pipe Wrap - Steam Boiler |
$6.00
|
Linear feet
|
| High Efficiency Furnace or Rooftop Unit (< 200 kBtu/h) |
$350.00
|
Unit
|
| High Efficiency Furnace or Rooftop Unit (> 200 kBtu/h) |
$1.75
|
kBtu/h
|
| Infared Heaters* |
$5.00
|
kBtu/h
|
| Programmable Thermostat* |
$50.00
|
Unit
|
| Hotel Guestroom Occupancy Sensor (Gas Heat) |
$65.00
|
Unit
|
| Demand Control Ventilation |
$500.00
|
10,000 SF
|
*Customer acknowledges that Customer cannot apply for, nor receive, incentives for the same product, equipment or service from more than one utility.
Custom Incentives
Consumers Energy offers custom incentives for eligible improvements that are not included among our qualifying measures. For more information, go to Custom Measures or visit our FAQ page. You also may contact us toll-free at (877) 607-0737 or email us at ConsumersEnergyBusinessSolutions@KEMA.com.