MPSC Approves $18 Million in Low-Income Energy Efficiency Grants
August 31, 2010 – (RealEstateRama) — The Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) today issued an order approving $18 million in low-income energy efficiency grants to six organizations for the fiscal year beginning October 1.
“My fellow Commissioners and I are extremely pleased to announce these grants,” said MPSC Chairman Orjiakor Isiogu. “The grants awarded today will help improve the energy efficiency of low-income customers’ homes, and as a result reduce energy consumption and lower yearly heating costs.”
The Commission on March 29 issued a request for proposals for low-income energy efficiency grants. Based on its review, the MPSC awarded the following grants:
- Department of Human Services – $10 million in total for statewide distribution to low-income households for energy efficiency upgrades, with up to 20 percent of the grant available for energy education.
- Michigan Community Action Agency Association – $1 million in total for statewide distribution to low-income households for energy efficiency upgrades, with up to 20 percent of the grant available for energy education.
- Michigan Saves, Inc. – $5 million to install energy efficiency upgrades for low-income households as part of the Michigan Retrofit Ramp up Initiative program.
- Newaygo County Community Services – $500,000 for weatherization of low-income homes in mid-Michigan area.
- Urban Options, Inc. (Michigan Energy Options) – $1 million for weatherization of low-income clients’ homes, with a focus on heating systems, energy kits, and energy education.
- WARM Training Center, Inc. – $500,000 for energy education for customers who receive energy assistance.
The grants are part of the Low-Income and Energy Efficiency Fund, which provides energy bill assistance for low-income customers and promotes the efficient use of energy by all customer classes.
The MPSC is an agency within the Department of Energy, Labor & Economic Growth.
Contact:
Judy Palnau (517) 241-3323
