The energy required to heat and cool your building is often one of the largest contributors to your monthly energy bill. Holland BPW offers rebates for energy-efficient equipment and HVAC controls that help your business spend less on heating and cooling. Since some HVAC systems could present rebate opportunities for natural gas use, our team can also help you connect with SEMCO Energy as needed.
Measures Available
HVAC Controls
Category | Rebate Amount |
|---|---|
ECM Motor on Furnace | $200/unit |
Smart Thermostat (must be used for AC) | $75/unit |
Building Temperature Controls | $250/1,000 sq ft |
Optimum Start/Stop | $250/1,000 sq ft |
Air Side Economizer | $40/ton |
Critical Zone reset control | $75/1,000 sq ft |
Hotel GREM Controls - A/C with electric heat | $200/unit |
Hotel GREM Controls - A/C with gas heat | $25/unit |
Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) Applications including HVAC Fans, HVAC Pumps, or Process Pumps* | $150/HP |
*VFDs must be automatically controlled by a variable signal and have load diversity that will result in savings through motor speed variation. For the HVAC Fan and HVAC Pump incentives, the motor size must be ≤ 100 HP and the annual hours must be > 1,800 hours. For the Process Pump incentive, the motor size must be ≤ 50 HP and the annual hours must be > 2,000 hours. All other VFD projects will be calculated as a custom project.
Air Conditioning and Heat Pumps
Category | Rebate Amount |
|---|---|
<5.4 ton AC – 14 SEER minimum | $100/(tons x number of units) |
<5.4 ton AC – 15 SEER minimum | $100/(tons x number of units) |
<5.4 ton Heat Pump** – 15 SEER minimum and HSPF 8.5 minimum | $1,000/(tons x number of units) |
Mini-Split – 21 SEER minimum | $1,000/(tons x number of units) |
**Heat pump must be primary source of heating. $1,000 per ton applies to Air-to-Air HPs only where a heat pump did not exist before.
HVAC Maintenance
Category | Rebate Amount |
|---|---|
Condenser Cleaning - Year Round Process Cooling | $100/ton, 25 ton minimum |
Condenser Cleaning - As Needed Comfort Cooling | $45/ton, 25 ton minimum |
Cogged Belt Replacing V-Shaped | $6/HP |
Synchronous Belt Replacing V-Shaped | $9/HP |
Customers can apply for year round process cooling condenser cleaning every 3 years, and for as needed comfort cooling every 5 years.
If the condenser coil is significantly dirty, customers can apply twice per year for year round process cooling and once per year for as needed comfort cooling. Applying more frequently requires pre-approval and photos of the dirty condenser.
Apply for a Rebate
How Does the Process Work?
Request Pre-Approval
To ensure that your project is eligible and to reserve funds, please complete, sign and submit all of the following:
- The Pre-approval Agreement (page 3), completed and signed.
- The worksheet(s) (pages 5-9) that are applicable to your project, completed.
- Itemized quote/proposal with model numbers from your contractor.
Complete Your Project
If your project meets the pre-approval criteria, you will receive a letter indicating funds have been reserved. Following the specifications listed in this application, install your equipment within 90 days. All equipment must be installed and operational by December 31, 2026. To receive your rebate check, a copy of your W9 form must be sent to the email or mailing address below before the project is completed.
Request Payment
Once your project is complete, please request your rebate payment. Within 30 days of project completion, you must submit the following:
- Payment Approval Agreement (page 4 of this application), completed and signed
- Itemized invoice(s) for materials and any applicable external labor costs, including the following:
- Contractor’s name and contact information
- Customer’s name and contact information
- Date of invoice
- Line item cost for each product
- Quantities of each product
- Complete product model numbers
- Labor (and other) expenses listed separately from product costs
- Total invoice amount
Required documents can be emailed to us, or mailed to:
Energy Smart – Holland BPW
625 Hastings Ave
Holland, MI 49423
Don’t See Your Improvement Listed?
Reach out to our team of experts about custom heating and cooling rebates for system improvements that save electricity but are not specifically listed.
