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Welcome to the Michigan Energy Office
The Michigan Energy Office (MEO) promotes energy efficiency and renewable energy resource development to Michigan's residents, businesses and public institutions.
For a brief overview of our mission and programs, please click here. |
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American Recovery & Reinvestment Act
Important Links:
- MI Recovery
- MI Economic Development Corporation (MEDC)
| Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy Revolving Loan Program
| EECBG - Advanced Lighting Technology Demonstration Grants
| Better Buildings for Michigan
| Energy Efficiency & Conservation Block Grant (EECBG)
| Tax Incentives
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What's New:
| New Advanced Lighting Technology Demonstration Grant Awards Six Michigan cities, townships and counties have received $399,261 for Advanced Lighting Technology Demonstration Grants. The grants are in addition to 14 that were awarded by the Michigan Energy Office in July 2011. The Advanced Lighting grants were awarded from the Michigan Energy Office through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (Recovery Act) for projects that create and retain jobs, save energy and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. | Michigan Advanced Lighting Technology Directory Survey The Michigan Energy Office has created a Directory of all companies and firms involved in the advanced lighting technology industry. To have your company listed in our directory, please fill out the attached survey. | Michigan Advanced Lighting Technology Directory The above is a link to a directory of companies that make, assemble, distribute, design strategies for use, and install the grant eligible lighting systems for Michigan. Further information regarding the Michigan Advanced Lighting Technology Directory can be found below. | County Allocations List for the Qualified Energy Conservation Bond Program The following Michigan counties and cities recently were notified of their federally funded bond allocations for their potential use in promoting energy efficiency, renewable energy, green communities, energy related pilot projects/education/promotion and more. Please see the following list and see if your community is included based upon the population based federal formula used. If so, please contact your local governmental administrative offices and see if they plan to utilize any or all of their funding allocation.
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Programs
Newsletters
Michigan Energy Office News and Information
Biomass Energy Program Workshop Assistance The purpose of this funding opportunity is to assist workshops or events that increase awareness of energy or fuel derived from Michigan biomass resources within a target audience. The maximum award for each workshop or event is $2,500; a 25% minimum match is required. MBEP Workshop and Event funds will be awarded on a first-come-first-served basis for applications that best meet the stated criteria, until all designated funds are distributed. All workshops/events must take place in Michigan and occur between December 1, 2011 and August 30, 2012. Please see the application guidelines for more details.
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Michigan Energy Demonstration Centers
The Michigan Energy Office currently supports nine "Michigan Energy Demonstration Centers" located throughout the State. The Michigan Energy Demonstration Centers promote energy efficiency, renewable energy, green building and sustainable living solutions for Michigan residents and businesses. |
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More about the Michigan Energy Office
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 Michigan Energy Office (MEO) activities is the U.S. Department of Energy. The MEO operates within the Michigan Strategic Fund, a unit of the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC). |
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