PowerMIFleet™

What is PowerMIFleet

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PowerMIFleet is designed to help you switch your fleet to electric. Making the move to an electric fleet not only eliminates emissions, it can reduce operating costs and simplify maintenance.

We offer resources to help you plan, along with expert guidance and rebates.

You May Qualify For a Free Fleet Electrification Assessment

We’ll partner with your team and a fleet electrification consultant to gather and analyze data that is based on the performance of your current fleet vehicles. You’ll get a customized electrification assessment that will include EV and charging station recommendations along with cost savings. We’ll also show how you'll help the environment by making the switch to electric.

To submit a fleet assessment interest form, click here.

Take a Deeper Dive by Industry and See Potential Savings

Use the tool below to see how organizations in different industries have made the move to an electric fleet. You can also look at potential savings based on fleet type.

Benefit the Environment and Your Bottom Line

Save Money

EVs offer major fuel savings. Electric rates are easy to budget.

Better Performance

EVs offer instant torque, which provides quick, smooth, responsive acceleration.

Support Sustainability

An EV fleet can be part of a larger strategy to reach your goals of being more sustainable.

Simple to Maintain

Fewer complex parts make EVs easier to maintain, which reduces downtime and operating costs.

Fewer Emissions

EVs have zero tailpipe emissions and a smaller carbon footprint.

Managed Charging

Optimize charging to maximize vehicle availability while minimizing costs.

Charging Station Rebates

The PowerMIFleet program supports Level 2 and Direct Current (DC) Fast Chargers in a variety of installation configurations. This will be based on your fleet’s needs. Any UL Listed ENERGY STAR® Certified Charger is eligible for rebate.

PowerMIFleet offers charger rebates of:

Up to $7,500 per two Level 2 Charge Ports
Up to $15,000 for DC Charge Ports of 50kW or less

Make Ready Upgrades

Through the PowerMIFleet program, Consumers Energy will pay for, own and maintain all electric infrastructure from the transformer to the customer’s meter (TTM) infrastructure.

As part of these “make ready” upgrades, Consumers Energy will construct new or upgrade existing TTM infrastructure to ensure your site is ready to power your fleet EV chargers.

Graphic - Consumers Energy will construct new or upgrade existing TTM infrastructure to ensure your site is ready to power your fleet EV chargers

Eligibility Requirements

Be a Consumers Energy Electric Customer
If you get your electricity from us, you are eligible to participate.
Own or Lease the Property
You must have authority to install charging infrastructure at your site.
Own and Use at Least One EV
Your business or organization must own and deploy at least one light-, medium- or heavy-duty electric fleet vehicle.
Agree to Separate Meter and Enroll on Commercial Time of Use (TOU) Rate
Fleet EV charging stations must be separately metered and enrolled on our commercial TOU Electric Rate (GTSU). See more details on GTSU Rate Plan here.

Program Background

What kind of fleet customers can take part in this program?

Fleet assessments and charging station rebates are available for organizations who own and operate a fleet of vehicles in the following sectors: schools, public transit, non-profits, and small- to medium-sized businesses.

The program supports on-road and off-road vehicles, including light, medium, and heavy duty vehicles.

Do any other grants, rebates or funding programs work with PowerMIFleet?

Yes, state and/or federal fleet electrification incentive programs can be added with PowerMIFleet.

What are the next steps to take if my organization is interested in participating?

If you're looking for a fleet assessment to get started with planning electric vehicles for your fleet, submit the form below. A member of our team will reach out to discuss program eligibility, process and timeline.
If you're already moving forward with EVs for your fleet and looking for charging station rebates, submit your rebate application online by visiting this website:
https://powermidrive.powerclerk.com/MvcAccount/Login

Is there a requirement around the number of electric vehicles?

1. There is no upfront requirement to purchase an EV for your fleet.

2. To be eligible for charging station rebates, your organization must have plans to acquire and deploy at least one light, medium, or heavy-duty electric fleet vehicle. You may choose to electrify all or part of your existing fleet of vehicles.

What kind of data does my organization need to share to participate in the program?

Chargers installed through the PowerMIFleet program must be separately metered and enrolled on our Time of Use (TOU) rate. We will collect utilization data from the separate meter in the form of kWh electric use.

This information will be anonymized and included in yearly reporting to the Michigan Public Service Commission.

Why is a separate meter required for charging stations installed through the PowerMIFleet program?

We require a separate meter enrolled on our commercial Time of Use electric rate plan (GSTU) to encourage off-peak charging. Off-peak charging is when the cost of electricity and demand on the grid is lowest. See an overview of the GSTU Rate Plan here.

How is the PowerMIFleet Program funded?

The program is funded through customer rates. The impact on a customer's bill is small. This is similar to other public purpose programs that are funded by customers. More EVs on the road and a larger electricity baseload benefits all of Michigan with cleaner air and lower rates – which is good for everyone.

Interested in a Fleet Assessment for Your Organization?

Ready to learn more about the benefits of the PowerMIFleet program and the next steps to electrify your fleet? Submit your information and a member of our team will contact you.

Additional Resources

What Commercial EVs are Available?

View Commercial EVs That Are Currently Available With Calstarts' Zero-Emission Inventory Tool

See Commercial EVs

Program Terms and Conditions

Click below to see in-depth information about the PowerMIFleet program.

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