Hometown Energy Savers

As a BWL residential electric customer, you’re eligible for rebates when you buy qualifying energy-efficient products and appliances. Call 1-800-573-3503 for more information.

The BWL has programs to help landlords, property managers, and developers of multifamily properties save energy and money. For existing properties, we directly install energy-saving items for free. For new construction or remodel projects, we work with developers and property managers to determine cost-effective energy-saving measures that can be put in to place.

With the help of the BWL Hometown Energy Savers® program, you can purchase energy efficient lighting and appliances at reduced prices from participating retailers.

Customers can conveniently dispose of burnt-out CFL bulbs at many area locations. Turning in old CFL bulbs for proper recycling is good for the environment.

Whether you’re building a new home or love the home you’re in, you could be saving more energy than you are today. Get clued into where your home or future home needs some TLC. The BWL’s online home energy assessment helps you quickly discover reduce your energy bill and resolve/prevent energy-related issues like ice dams, hot or cold rooms, and mold. Take the online assessment.

Is it time to replace your older refrigerator, freezer, dehumidifier or room air conditioner? Do you have a second refrigerator plugged in at home that you’re not really using? These appliances are wasting your money and taking up space. Let us pick them up for FREE! BWL partner, Michigan Energy Options will pick up these older, but still working appliances for recycling and you’ll get a rebate check.
Call us at 866-341-8729 to schedule your pick-up today.

Cash rebates of $125 are available for the installation of solar powered attic fans that replace traditional attic fans in residential homes.

BWL Offers online energy audits and informative educational services

This is a FREE service for all BWL residential electric customers. An energy specialist will schedule a time to visit your home and identify ways that you can save energy. They will also refer you to other energy-efficiency programs that you may qualify for. Call (517)702-6006 to sign up for Lower My Bill and start saving!

THINK! ENERGY TAKE ACTION! school program – a 45 to 60 minute interactive, hands-on presentation with a take home energy efficiency kit for each participating student and teacher. The program teaches the importance of energy and environmental resources.

Increasing your home’s energy efficiency could require a contractor to make improvements such as adding new insulation, windows, or heating and cooling systems.

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Participating Residential Contractors are familiar with the Hometown Energy Savers® Residential program, have completed at least one project through the program, and have agreed to comply with the program's guidelines. The BWL does not endorse any particular contractor or their products within these programs.

These programs provide incentives to customers who wish to make qualified efficiency improvements to their businesses with both custom and prescriptive offerings.

Planning a new construction or major renovation project? Take advantage of valuable energy efficiency incentives from the Hometown Energy Savers® program. Call today at (877) 674-5295 and our expert energy advisors will help you get started!

Participating Commercial Contractors have been provided with an orientation on the Hometown Energy Savers® Commercial & Industrial program, have completed at least one project through the program, and have agreed to comply with the program's guidelines. The BWL does not endorse any particular contractor or their products within these programs.

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If you are an electric or HVAC contractor and would like to participate in the program, complete the following application.

Do you have a small business with big energy costs? The Hometown Energy Savers® small business program provides incentives and direct installation for a variety of common electric equipment upgrades such as energy-efficient lighting, HVAC and food service equipment. Custom project incentives are also available. Call today at (877)674-5295 and our expert energy advisors will help you get started!

Building Operator Certification® (BOC) is a nationally recognized training and certification program focusing on energy efficient building operations and preventative maintenance procedures. Facilities with BOC graduates are proven to save energy, have lower energy bills, and offer an improved comfort for occupants.