Electrification Programs
Many of your everyday home appliances and equipment are also available in an electric version! While you may be familiar with electric vehicles, there’s a wide array of household and commercial items with electric counterparts.
Depending on the type of switch you are looking to make, there are many ways electric energy can improve your home or business’s environment. Whether you choose a lawn mower, e-bike or induction stove, you can be sure you're decreasing emissions and increasing your health.
Electrification Rebates
Rebate Details
$300 - $500 rebate. $1,200 - $1,500 income-qualified rebate. Limit one rebate per customer. Must submit a copy of proof of purchase (receipt or invoice). In addition to e-bike or e-cargo bike requirements, income eligible rebate applicants must qualify for the program by meeting the income requirements listed below.
E-Bike Requirements
- All three levels of e-bike qualify:
- Class 1: an electrical assisted bicycle equipped with a motor that aids only when the rider is pedaling and that ceases to provide assistance when the bicycle reaches a speed of 20 m.p.h.
- Class 2: an electrical assisted bicycle equipped with a motor that aids regardless of whether the rider is pedaling but ceases to provide assistance when the bicycle reaches a speed of 20 m.p.h.
- Class 3: an electrical assisted bicycle equipped with a motor that aids only when the rider is pedaling and that ceases to provide assistance when the bicycle reaches a speed of 28 m.p.h.
- E-bike must have a minimum one-year manufacturer warranty.
- Battery must be UL 2849 certified.
- E-bike must have two or three wheels and have operable pedals.
- Motor must be 750 watts or less and not powered by gas.
- No kits or adaptations to existing mountain bikes allowed.
E-Cargo Bike Requirements
- Designed to carry one or more passengers in addition to the rider OR designed to carry heavier or bulkier loads than a traditional bicycle can carry.
- Bike has an extended frame or integrated racking (long tail, long john, Bakfiet or box bike).
- Bike’s extended frame has a published cargo load carrying capacity of at least 100 lbs.
Income-Qualified Requirements
Rebate up to $1,500 or the purchase price of the bike, whichever is less.
HOW TO APPLY
- Confirm your household meets the income guidelines in the table HERE.
- Verify you have received a Home Energy Visit from BWL in the past 3 years, or schedule one by calling 800-573-3503.
- Provide a copy of required household income documentation shown below with completed application.
Income Documentation Requirements
- Submit number of household members.
- Submit income documentation for each household member 18+ receiving income.
- Documents can be a recent paystub, W2, current Social Security letter, etc.
- Documentation must show the name, address, and pay period.
- Personal information such as social security numbers or account numbers should be blacked out.
- If income verification is not received within 30 business days of application, the rebate will be provided at the standard rebate level (E-Bike: $300, Cargo E-Bike: $500).
$500 rebate. Limit one rebate per customer.
Induction Cooktop Requirements
- Both standalone cooktops and ranges with built-in induction cooktops are eligible.
- Rebate is only available for installations in new homes and for replacement of existing natural gas or propane fueled ranges or cooktops.
- Only valid on purchases of new and operational induction ranges or range cooktops. Refurbished, used, and open box products are not eligible for rebates.
- Induction cooktop must include no less than three elements.
$25 - $150 rebate. Limit one rebate per item per account.
Residential Electric Lawn Equipment Requirements
- Rebate is only available for new mowers; reconditioned mowers are not eligible.
- Rebate may not exceed purchase price.
- Corded devices are ineligible for rebate.
- Dual battery models can count the voltage of both batteries. Batteries must be included in the purchase to be eligible for rebate.
Battery Requirements
- Push Lawn Mower – 36V minimum
- String Trimmer – 40V minimum
- Chainsaw – 40V minimum
- Leaf Blower – 40V minimum
Recycling Requirements
Limit one rebate (tool only or tool plus recycling bonus) for each type of electric tool per year.
- Any customer seeking the recycled tool rebate for a given tool must make a qualifying electric lawn tool purchase AND recycle an existing gas-powered tool of the same type (e.g., mower) prior to applying for the rebate.
- Residential customers must own the units being recycled.
- Proof of recycling must be included with this application. Ask for a Lansing BWL recycling receipt and include it with this application.
Drain the gas-powered tool of all fluids and bring it to either:
PADNOS Lansing
1900 W. Willow Street
Lansing, MI 48917
OR
Friedland Industries
405 E. Maple Street
Lansing, MI 48906
$50 - $1,000 rebate. Limit one rebate per item per account. Only commercial accounts are eligible for these rebates. Rebate may not exceed purchase price.
- Rebate is only available for new mowers; reconditioned mowers are not eligible.
- Corded devices are ineligible for rebate.
- Dual battery models can count the voltage of both batteries. Batteries must be included in the purchase to be eligible for rebate.
Battery Requirements
- Riding Lawn Mower – 50V minimum
- Push Lawn Mower – 36V minimum
- String Trimmer – 40V minimum
- Chainsaw – 800Wh of battery capacity
Recycling Requirements
Limit one rebate (tool only or tool plus recycling bonus) for each type of electric tool per year.
- Any customer seeking the recycled tool rebate for a given tool must make a qualifying electric lawn tool purchase AND recycle an existing gas-powered tool of the same type (e.g., mower) prior to applying for the rebate.
- Proof of recycling must be included with this application. Ask for a Lansing BWL recycling receipt and include it with this application.
Drain the gas-powered tool of all fluids and bring it to either:
PADNOS Lansing
1900 W. Willow Street
Lansing, MI 48917
OR
Friedland Industries
405 E. Maple Street
Lansing, MI 48906
$2,000 - $4,000 rebate. Limit two forklifts per account. Only commercial accounts are eligible for these rebates.
- New items only; no retrofits.
- Must be the first electric forklift purchased by the company OR replacing an existing, fossil fuel powered forklift.
- Forklift lifting capacity must be equal to or greater than 3,000 lbs.
Rebate Application
There are many ways you can apply for electrification rebates. Apply online or by completing an application and mailing it back. Check out our rebate applications below or call 800-573-3503.
More Ways to Save
Interested in more ways to save energy and money at home? Check out our Energy Advisor and Interactive Energy Home tools.
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