MPSC Issues Request for Proposals for up to $5.5 million in Michigan Energy Efficiency Grants
February 16, 2008 – (RealEstateRama) — The Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) today released a Request for Proposals (RFP) for up to $5.5 million in Michigan energy efficiency grants. The grants are funded by the Low-Income and Energy Efficiency Fund.
The RFP invites proposals from non-profit and public organizations that will design and coordinate a means to facilitate the successful installation and operation of small scale, on-site energy systems using renewable energy sources and energy efficiency upgrades at multiple Michigan public and private K-12 schools, community colleges, junior colleges and universities.
“Michigan is positioning itself as a leader in the research, development, and application of energy efficient products and renewable distributed generation resources,” said MPSC Chairman Orjiakor Isiogu. “By today’s action the Commission is striving to advance initiatives that will not only improve the efficient use of energy resources, but also strengthen the economy of the State, and provide opportunities for those who live and work in Michigan.”
The deadline for proposals is 5 p.m. on Friday, March 13.
The RFP is located on the MPSC’s Web site: michigan.gov/mpsc .
The MPSC is an agency within the Department of Energy, Labor & Economic Growth.
Contact: Judy Palnau (517) 241-3323
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