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 Michigan APPLIANCE REBATE PROGRAM
Michigan is offering rebates
for purchases of certain energy efficient appliances by state residents. The list of eligible measures includes furnaces,
water heaters, dishwashers, clothes washers, refrigerators, and solar hot water equipment.
Rebates generally range from $25 to $300, but solar hot water heaters are eligible
for rebates of 20% of the system cost up to $1,200. In the cases of refrigerators and dishwashers, highly efficient
models are eligible for higher rebates. Only residential consumers are eligible for
rebates. The program goals, as reflected in the details of the program, are to complement existing utility programs
by offering rebates for appliances not covered by such programs; reach rural areas not served by existing utility natural
gas programs; and support the growth of a marketplace for appliances that exceed Energy Star Standards.
In order to qualify for a rebate, equipment must be purchased on or after
February 10, 2010 and meet certain minimum energy efficiency requirements. In general, appliances must be Energy Star rated to qualify, but in some cases appliances must meet a minimum energy efficiency
"tier" requirement as determined by the Consortium for Energy Efficiency (CEE). The program website contains listings
for certain CEE approved products. As noted above, appliances must replace existing appliances, so appliances installed as
part of new construction are not eligible for incentives. Residents may only receive one rebate per appliance type.Michigan is offering rebates for purchases
of certain energy efficient appliances by state residents. The list of eligible measures includes furnaces, water heaters,
dishwashers, clothes washers, refrigerators, and solar hot water equipment. Rebates generally range from $25 to $300, but
solar hot water heaters are eligible for rebates of 20% of the system cost up to $1,200. In the cases of refrigerators and
dishwashers, highly efficient models are eligible for higher rebates. Only residential consumers are eligible for rebates.
The program goals, as reflected in the details of the program, are to complement existing utility programs by offering rebates
for appliances not covered by such programs; reach rural areas not served by existing utility natural gas programs; and support
the growth of a marketplace for appliances that exceed Energy Star Standards.
Michigan - Residential Energy-Efficient
Appliance Rebate Program
Last DSIRE Review: 02/04/2010Program Overview: | State: | Michigan | | Incentive
Type: | State Rebate Program | | Eligible Efficiency Technologies: | Clothes Washers/Dryers, Dishwasher, Refrigerators, Water Heaters, Furnaces | | Eligible Renewable/Other Technologies: | Solar Water Heat | | Applicable Sectors: | Residential | | Amount: | Solar hot water: 20% of cost
Furnaces
(propane or oil): $300
Clothes washers: $50
Dishwashers (Energy Star): $25
Dishwashers (CEE Tier 3): $50
Refrigerators (Energy Star): $50
Refrigerators (CEE Tier 3): $100
Water Heaters (propane): $100 | | Maximum Incentive: | Solar hot water: $1,200 | | Equipment Requirements: | Equipment must meet minimum efficiency requirements and replace an existing appliance | | Program Budget: | $8.82 million | | Funding Source: | American Recovery and Reinvestment
Act (ARRA) | | Expiration Date: | When funds are exhausted | | Web Site: | http://www.michigan.gov/dleg/0,1607,7-154-25676-217575--,00.html |
Summary:
Note: Under
the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is providing a total of $300 million
to U.S. states, U.S. territories and the District of Columbia to establish rebate programs for new energy-efficient appliances
that replace existing appliances. Each state and territory has designed its own program. Rebates will be available until the
state or territory program's funding is exhausted. Be sure to confirm that rebate funds are still available in your state
or territory before making purchasing decisions.
FEDERAL TAX CREDITS With the passage of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act in February of 2009 and Incentives in the State of Michigan many cost saving programs are in place to make your Renewable Energy System more affordable. Expenditures include labor costs for on-site preparation, assembly or original system installation and
for piping or wiring to interconnect a system. If the federal tax credit exceeds tax liability, the excess amount may
be carried forward to the succeeding taxable year.
Solar Photovoltaic Property-Electric (Federal)
- 30% tax credit for qualified expenditures with NO cap on system size.
- Systems must be placed into service from January 1, 2009, through December 31, 2016.
- The Home served by the system does NOT have to be the taxpayer's principle residence.
Information from www.dsireusa.org
Solar Thermal Property-Water Heating (Federal)-
30% tax credit for qualified expenditures with NO cap on system size.
- Systems must be placed into service from January 1, 2009 through December 31, 2016.
- Equipment must be certified for performance by the Solar Rating Certification Corporation (SRCC) or a comparable
entity endorsed by the government of the state in which it is installed.
- At least half the
energy used to heat the dwelling's water must be from solar.
- The tax credit does not apply
to swimming pools or hot tubs.
Information
from www.dsireusa.org
Small Wind Property (Federal) - Under present law, a federal-level
investment tax credit (ITC) is available to help consumers purchase small wind turbines for home, farm, or business use. Owners
of small wind systems with 100 kilowatts (kW) of capacity or less can receive a credit for 30% of the total installed cost of the system.
- Current Status: The ITC, written into law through the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of
2008, is available for equipment installed from October 3, 2008 through December 31, 2016. The value of the credit is now
uncapped, through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.
Information from www.awea.org
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