Bay City - Energy Smart Programs

Rebates for Business Customers

The Energy Smart Commercial & Industrial Energy Efficiency Program makes it easy for local Michigan businesses to reduce your energy usage, lower your costs and earn rebates when you make certain energy-saving updates. Whether you run a restaurant, dry cleaning business or corner market, we can help you make improvements – such as HVAC and kitchen equipment – more affordable.

To see the full list of rebates available for your business, download the Commercial & Industrial Program application. Have an energy-saving idea that’s not listed on the Commercial & Industrial Program application? Your project may qualify for custom rebates! Simply contact one of our expert Energy Advisors at 877-NRG-SAV1 (877-674-7281) and we will help get you started.

Questions? Give us a call at 877-674-7281 or email us at energysmart@franklinenergy.com.

Appliance Recycling

Recycle your appliance and get $$$

Is it time to replace your older refrigerator or dehumidifier? Do you have a second one that you’re not really using? These appliances are wasting your money and taking up space. Let us pick them up for FREE and receive:

$50 - Fridge / Freezers

$15 - Room A/C Unit/Dehumidifiers

Schedule your free pick-up by calling 866-341-8729 today.

Additionally, income qualified customers are now eligible to replace old, inefficient refrigerators free with a new ENERGYSTAR certified model through the Energy Smart Program. This program is only eligible for utility residential electric income qualified customers on a first come, first served basis. For more information contact 989-894-8350 or www.BayCityEnergySmart.org.

Electric Vehicles

Electric-Car There's never been a better time to invest in electric vehicles. There are now over 175 models of electric vehicles on the road and automotive manufacturers are aggressively investing in EV technologies and rolling out new models with greater range each year.

Discover ways to reduce the cost of purchasing and operating an electric vehicle. Purchase and install a qualifying Level 2 (240V) charging station at your home and receive up to $500 or for your business and receive up to a $2000 incentive.*

*Must be a Level 2 Charger(and/or level 3 charger for commercial). Must be 240 volts and hard-wired. Must have wi-fi connectivity. Subject to funding availability. Multiple chargers require utility approval. Multiple chargers require utility approval.

Business customers contact 877-674-7281 or energysmart@franklinenergy.com. Residential customers contact 989-894-8350 or BayCityEnergySmart@baycitymi.org