Motor & Drive 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.
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Commercial motors can account for 30 percent or more of total energy use. In industrial settings where motors run for extended periods, they can consume more than 75 percent of your energy use. Consequently, choosing high-efficiency motors and drives when the time is right can save large amounts of energy and reduce associated costs.
Consumers Energy is offering special incentives on motors and drives to help your systems operate more efficiently. This allows you to save on the initial investment that will give you substantial savings on your energy bills. Use the worksheet on our application to see the potential return on your investment.
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Start saving with valuable incentives.
Look below to see all the motor and drive 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.
NEMA Premium Efficiency Motors
NEMA Premium-Efficiency Motors - Minimum Qualifying Efficiencies
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Horse Power
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3600 RPM
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1800 RPM
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1200 RPM
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Inccentive per HP
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Open
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Closed
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Open
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Closed
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Open
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Closed
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1
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77.0%
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77.0%
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85.5%
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85.5%
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82.5%
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82.5%
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$10.00
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1.5
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84.0%
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84.0%
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86.5%
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86.5%
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86.5%
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87.5%
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$10.00
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2
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85.5%
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85.5%
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86.5%
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86.5%
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87.5%
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88.5%
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$10.00
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3
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85.5%
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86.5%
|
89.5%
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89.5%
|
88.5%
|
89.5%
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$10.00
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5
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86.5%
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88.5%
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89.5%
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89.5%
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89.5%
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89.5%
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$10.00
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7.5
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88.5%
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89.5%
|
91.0%
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91.7%
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90.2%
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91.0%
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$8.00
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10
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89.5%
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90.2%
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91.7%
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91.7%
|
91.0%
|
91.0%
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$8.00
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15
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90.2%
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91.0%
|
93.0%
|
92.4%
|
91.7%
|
91.7%
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$8.00
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20
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91.0%
|
91.0%
|
93.0%
|
93.0%
|
92.4%
|
91.7%
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$8.00
|
25
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91.7%
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91.7%
|
93.6%
|
93.6%
|
93.0%
|
93.0%
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$6.00
|
30
|
91.7%
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91.7%
|
94.1%
|
93.6%
|
93.6%
|
93.0%
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$6.00
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40
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92.4%
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92.4%
|
94.1%
|
94.1%
|
94.1%
|
94.1%
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$6.00
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50
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93.0%
|
93.0%
|
94.5%
|
94.5%
|
94.1%
|
94.1%
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$6.00
|
60
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93.6%
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93.6%
|
95.0%
|
95.0%
|
94.5%
|
94.5%
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$6.00
|
75
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93.6%
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93.6%
|
95.0%
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95.4%
|
94.5%
|
94.5%
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$6.00
|
100
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93.6%
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94.1%
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95.4%
|
95.4%
|
95.0%
|
95.0%
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$6.00
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125
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94.1%
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95.0%
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95.4%
|
95.4%
|
95.0%
|
95.0%
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$4.00
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150
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94.1%
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95.0%
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95.8%
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95.8%
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95.4%
|
95.8%
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$4.00
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200
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95.0%
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95.4%
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95.8%
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96.2%
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95.4%
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95.8%
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$4.00
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250
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95.0%
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95.8%
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95.8%
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96.2%
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95.4%
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95.8%
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$4.00
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Variable Frequency Drives (HVAC)
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$60 per Horsepower for VFD on HVAC Fans and Pumps
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Variable Frequency Drives (Process Pumping)
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$60 per Horsepower for VFD on Process Pumping ≤ 50 HP
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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.