The Holland Board of Public Works' 
Energy Smart Program is a portfolio of energy efficiency programs designed to assist residential and business electric customers in reducing their energy usage.
Online Energy Audit Resources – Profile your energy use, calculate costs, compare systems, get the facts and your energy questions answered with Energy Depot for Homes.
- Link to the HBPW's Home Energy Depot
- Link to SEMCO's program - http://www.efficiencyunited.com
Residential Refrigerator/Freezer Turn-in & Recycling Program
Get rid of that old energy guzzling fridge/freezer at no cost to you and receive a check for $30! Schedule a pickup online.
Residential Refrigerator/Freezer Turn-in & Recycling Program
Check this video showing the recycling process for those old energy guzzling refrigerators and freezers.
Ripping your fridge apart...for money.
Another video segment from MSNBC's Economic Report that details the recycling process for refrigerators and freezers.
Watch and Listen to Greg Gumbel's report.
Efficient Lighting Program - CFL's
For an informative page on the benefits and attributes of CFL's, click here.
Residential High Efficiency Products Program
When you update your home’s heating or cooling, be sure to select high-efficiency equipment. Qualified central air conditioning units, heat pumps, gas furnaces with ECM motors and ENERGY STAR® room air conditioners and dehumidifiers are eligible for rebates. New for 2012 are incentives for electric water heaters, refrigerators, computers, clothes driers and programmable thermostats. Intelligent surge protectors (smart strips) also qualify. You’ll save money with lower utility bills and receive a cash rebate! Download the incentive application below for details about program and equipment qualifications.
Please go to http://www.mienergysmart.com for more information and the rebate application.
Energy Optimization Program - free to qualified homeowners
Holland BPW electric customers that may be recently unemployed or meet low & moderate income guidelines are encouraged to check out the Energy Optimization (EO) Program offered through the Ottawa County Community Action Agency and the Allegan County Resource Development Committee. This includes FREE home energy conservation services to homeowners to help them reduce their energy bills and make their homes more energy efficient and may include the installation of compact fluorescent bulbs, a refrigerator replacement, furnace replacement, installation of wall and attic insulation, caulking to reduce air leaks, and other energy efficiency measures.
Eligibility is based on household income being at or below 200% of the federal poverty guidelines, with a three month "look back" for those who may be recently unemployed. Recipients of cash assistance through the State of Michigan Family Independence Program (FIP) and those who receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI) automatically qualify for the program.
Application for the EO weatherization assistance program is made through the Ottawa County Community Action Agency located at 12251 James Street, Suite 300, Holland, MI; the telephone number is 616-393-4433; or the Allegan County Resource Development Committee located at 323 Water Street, Allegan, MI 49010; the telephone number is 269-673-5472.