Energy Office grants are helping to demonstrate that solar energy works in Michigan.  The Energy Office has been providing two types of grants to public and non-profit organizations.  Grants are announced on our homepage in the News and Information box.  Grants are also announced in our free monthly newsletter.  To subscribe, contact John Sarver . There are no grants for businesses and homeowners, but there are federal tax credits.

Community Energy Project Grants   up to $6,000 have been used for a variety of smaller demonstrations.  Past grants have included solar fountains, solar lawn mowers, solar schools, and solar hot water systems.   On an annual basis, usually in the summer, the Energy Office solicits grant applications for projects that would be done in the next calendar year.  For further information, contact John Sarver .

Photovoltaic systems 10 kW and larger   have been eligible for larger grants up to $50,000. There is an annual solicitation of grant applications and usually two or three projects are funded each year. Photovoltaic demonstration projects 10 kW or larger have been funded at: 

     2002     Michigan State University

                 Oakland University

     2003     Calvin College 

                 City of Troy

                 Western Michigan University

     2004     Lawrence Technological University

                 Village of Hillman

                 Washtenaw County

     2005     Detroit Electrical Joint Apprentice Training Committee

                 Northwestern Michigan College

                 University of Detroit - Mercy

     2006     Delta College

                 Grand Valley State University

                 Pinecrest Medical Care Facility
     2007     Wyandotte Municipal Services
                 YMCA Storer Camp

For further information, contact Roger Doherty.