Managing energy use is an important strategy for business success. Holland Board of Public Works offers resources and initiatives to help you use less electricity, stay ahead of the cost curve and ensure a more sustainable business future for our community, our state and our world.
Important: To receive funding through any of these incentive programs, you must complete an application form and receive pre-approval from Holland BPW.
For questions, please send us an email.
Commercial & Industrial (C&I) Rebate Program
To qualify for the Commercial & Industrial (C&I) Program, an account’s monthly billing demand must exceed 1,000 kW per month (i.e., K-rate customers).
The maximum annual rebate a C&I customer can receive is 75% of the customer’s costs or $50,000, whichever is less. Additional rebate funds are available for projects that achieve over 500,000 kWh in first-year savings.
Prescriptive Program
Our C&I Prescriptive Program provides incentives when you replace inefficient equipment with specified high-efficiency electric technologies, including:
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Interior and exterior lighting
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HVAC controls and equipment
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Variable frequency drives (VFDs)
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Compressed air
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Commercial refrigeration and kitchen systems
To qualify, lighting must be used at least 1,800 hours per year and other equipment must operate at least 1,500 hours per year.
Custom Program
Our C&I Custom Program provides incentives to business customers who want to make improvements outside the parameters of the C&I Prescriptive Program. (Applications are accepted on a first-come, first serve basis while annual funds are available.)
Small Business Program
To qualify for the Small Business Program, an account’s monthly demand must not exceed 1,000 kW per month (i.e., B-rate or M-rate customers).
The maximum annual rebate a Small Business customer can receive is 100% of the customer’s costs or $10,000, whichever is less.
Prescriptive Program
Our Small Business Prescriptive Program provides incentives when you replace inefficient equipment with specified high-efficiency electric technologies, including:
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Interior and exterior lighting
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HVAC controls and equipment
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Variable frequency drives (VFDs)
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Compressed air
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Commercial refrigeration and kitchen systems
To qualify, lighting must be used at least 1,800 hours per year and other equipment must operate at least 1,500 hours per year.
Custom Program
Our Small Business Custom Program provides incentives to business customers who want to make improvements outside the parameters of the Small Business Prescriptive Program. (Applications are accepted on a first come, first serve basis while annual funds are available.)
New Construction Program
We also offer rebates for any commercial or industrial customers who complete new construction or major renovations of existing buildings that meet certain criteria.
To find out which rebates you may be eligible for, please contact us before completion of the design phase of your project.
Compressed Air Maintenance Program
Commercial or industrial customers with compressed air systems can skip the full C&I or Small Business application and fill out a quick and easy Compressed Air Maintenance rebate application. Pre-approval of the application is not required!
The application is designed for projects that consist of either compressed air leak studies (and repairs) or the purchase of engineered air nozzles.
Compressed Air Audits & Leak Reduction
Leak studies are incentivized at $20/HP of the compressed air system, regardless of how many leaks are ultimately discovered. The costs of the leak study will be covered at 100% of customer costs if:
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The audit is performed by a qualified, independent contractor;
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At least 50% of the leaks identified in the audit are repaired by either a contractor or the customer; and
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A log is submitted with the rebate application that documents:
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Leak location(s)
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Leak volume(s)
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Date of inspection
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Date of repair(s)
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Any leaks not fixed
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Name of repair person
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Engineered Air Nozzles
Engineered air nozzles installed in place of an open pipe or tube will be covered at 100% of the customer’s costs or $100 per nozzle, whichever is less.
Engineered nozzles not only significantly reduce energy use, but they also reduce noise levels and increase user safety by eliminating the risk of dead-end pressure injuries.