The Bureau of Energy Systems promotes energy efficiency and renewable energy resource development to Michigan's residents, businesses and public institutions.
State of Michigan Request for Proposal: MI Energy Efficient Appliance Rebate Program
The Bureau of Energy Systems, DELEG has issued a Request for Proposals to administer an appliance rebate program in Michigan during calendar year 2010. A total rebate budget of $8,455,300 will be available to encourage residential consumers to purchase certain high efficiency appliances. The program options are: 1) refrigerators, clothes washers, and dishwashers; 2) propane furnaces and hot water heaters; 3) oil furnaces; and 4) solar hot water heaters. An applicant can propose to administer one program option, any combination of program options, or all four program options. There will only be one grantee for each program option and the grantee will implement the program option statewide. All appliances will be ENERGY STAR or better. The Michigan State Appliance Rebate Plan is posted here. Deadline for questions is November 25, 2009. Questions must be submitted in writing to John Sarver at sarverj@michigan.gov. Questions and answers will be posted at www.michigan.gov/energyoffice. Deadline for proposals is December 4, 2009.
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State of Michigan Request for Proposal: Energy Efficiency & Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) Technical Assistance Program
The Bureau of Energy Systems, DELEG has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) to provide technical assistance to non-entitlement cities, villages, townships, and counties that have been awarded State of Michigan EECBG multipurpose and/or LED Demonstration grants to help them develop and implement energy efficiency and conservation strategies, programs, and project plans. The total available grant funding is $195,996 and it is expected that three to eight grants will be awarded. Deadline for proposals is December 30, 2009.
State of Michigan Request for Proposal: Energy Efficiency Activities in State Buildings and Facilities
The Michigan Department of Energy, Labor & Economic Growth (DELEG) announces its intent to solicit proposals from state agencies for financial assistance to implement energy efficiency at facilities, buildings, and properties owned and operated by the state of Michigan. This funding opportunity is offered under the auspices of the State Energy Program (SEP) administered by the Bureau of Energy Systems (BES) within DELEG.
State of Michigan Request for Proposal: Renewable Energy Activities in State Buildings and Facilities
The Michigan Department of Energy, Labor & Economic Growth (DELEG) announces its intent to solicit project applications from state agencies for financial assistance to implement renewable energy projects at facilities, buildings, and properties owned and operated by the State of Michigan. This funding opportunity is offered under the auspices of the State Energy Program administered by the Bureau of Energy Systems (BES) within DELEG.
What's New:
The Low-Income & Energy Efficiency Fund (LIEEF) Grants The Customer Choice and Electricity Reliability Act, 2000 PA 141, authorized the creation of the Low-Income and Energy Efficiency Fund (LIEEF) administered by the Commission via grants to qualifying organizations. The purpose of the fund is to provide shut-off and other protection for low-income customers and to promote energy efficiency by all customer classes.
Requests for Expression of Interest:
Response to DOE Funding Opportunity DE-FOA-000148, "Retrofit Ramp-up Program" Through this Request for Expression of Interest (REI), the Department of Energy, Labor & Economic Growth (DELEG) seeks comments from potential partner communities for an application for funding to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) under Topic 1, Retrofit Ramp-Up Program, in funding opportunity announcement DE-FOA-000148 (FOA). The DELEG is requesting information from communities interested in serving as pilot locations and partnering with the DELEG in the grant application. This document will be the primary vehicle through which communities can present DELEG their information for consideration. However, it is not a formal request for proposals. The DELEG will use the information gathered through this REI process to inform on-going discussions with public and private sector collaborators, and final selection of community partners.
Request for Proposal: AgriEnergy Technology Demonstration Grant
The purpose of this Request for Proposal (RFP) is to solicit projects that explore the feasibility of growing and harvesting bioenergy crops on nontraditional cropland that include areas along Michigan roadways and vacant urban lots. Projects may include bioenergy crops that produce energy use such as: biofuel, heat and electricity production. Bioenergy crops are derived from plant material, and can include, but not limited to, oilseeds such as: mustards, canola, safflower, woody biomass, and/or other grasses, such as switchgrass, perennial grasses and/or other native species. This RFP provides interested parties with sufficient information to enable them to prepare and submit proposals for consideration by the State of Michigan to receive a grant.
Current News & Information:
National Ethanol Conference Scholarships The Renewable Fuels Foundation & Renewable Fuels Association are offering 10 scholarships to students pursuing studies in a field related to ethanol. This scholarship opportunity will cover the registration fee to the next National Ethanol Conference in Orlando, Florida in February 2010 (valued at $750). The deadline to apply is 11/30/09. Details and application form are provided in the press release.
Unlocking Energy Efficiency in the U.S. Economy In this report, McKinsey & Company offers a detailed analysis of the magnitude of the efficiency potential in non-transportation uses of energy, a thorough assessment of the barriers that impede the capture of greater efficiency, and an outline of the practical solutions available to unlock the potential.
Program activities are designed to encourage the use of new technologies and alternative fuels in buildings, industrial processes, vehicles and in power generation. Program objectives are advanced through a variety of services, including information dissemination, technical assistance, financial assistance and demonstration projects. The primary funding source for Bureau of Energy Systems (BES) activities is the
U.S. Department of Energy
. The BES operates within the Michigan Department of Energy, Labor & Economic Growth
(DeLEG)
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