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Energy Optimization
Midwest Energy Cooperative offers Energy Optimization (EO) programs to members, as mandated under Michigan’s “Clean, Renewable and Efficient Energy Act,” (Public Act 295), passed by Michigan lawmakers in 2008. The programs are designed to reduce energy use in Michigan with a goal to “delay the need for constructing new electric generating facilities and thereby protect consumers from incurring the costs of such construction.”
All Michigan utility customers are assessed a surcharge on their bill that is used to offer education, programs and services designed to help manage usage. For a typical homeowner using 1000 kilowatt-hours per month, the $0.00198/kWh surcharge amounts to $1.98/month. All revenue collected from this charge is used solely to cover the costs to run the EO programs.
Other rate classes will pay the following monthly fee per meter:
| General Service | $1.76/meter/month |
| Irrigation | $3.84/meter/month |
| Large Power | $54.76/meter/month |
| Large Power (Over 200 kW) | $422.17/meter/month |
| Large Power (Primary) | $2,888.19/meter/month |
As the state regulatory agency responsible for administering the new energy law, the Michigan Public Service Commission expects those who choose to participate in these EO programs to reduce their consumption and save enough on their electric bill to more than cover the surcharge. The MPSC approves all Midwest Energy Cooperative rates, including the EO surcharge.
EO Programs
The following programs are currently available. Please click on the program for details and applicable rebate information, or visit the Energy Optimization homepage for full information on this statewide initiative. Please check back regularly for updates.
- Low Income Services
- Energy Star Products
- Appliance Recycling
- Efficient HVAC Program
- Home Audit
- Farm Services
- Commercial and Industrial Services
You can also learn more about Public Act 295 at the State of Michigan website.
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