Energy Optimization (EO) is part of Michigan's “Clean, Renewable and Efficient Energy Act,” (Public Act 295), a state energy law that was signed into effect on October 6, 2008. The mandate requires all electric utilities to implement energy efficiency and renewable energy programs with a goal of helping consumers reduce their energy usage by encouraging participation in energy efficiency measures. All Michigan utility customers are assessed a surcharge on their bill that is used to offer education, programs and services designed to help you manage your usage. Click the following link to review the Energy Optimization Program Clause from MPSC rate tariff.

To learn more visit our Energy Optimization Frequently Asked Questions page. You can also learn more about Public Act 295 at the State of Michigan website.

EO Programs

The Michigan Electric Cooperative Association is coordinating program development on behalf of Michigan's electric cooperatives, and those programs will be rolled out over the next two years. We encourage you to take advantage of these offerings so that you can benefit from this new mandate. Please check back regularly for updates on new programs.

• Residential Energy Efficiency Assistance Program
• Energy Star Appliance Program
• Commercial Prescriptive Program
• Residential Online Audit (under development)
• Residential HVAC (under development)
• Residential Multi-Family (under development)
• Residential New Construction (under development)
• Appliance Recycling (under development)
• Commercial RFP (under development)
• Commercial Custom (under development)
• Commercial New Construction (under development)
• Pilot Programs (under development)