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Utility companies in Michigan are offering special programs like DTE SolarCurrents program and Consumers Power EARP program make solar power up to 50% more affordable for customers.

SolarCurrentsTM makes solar energy up to 50% more affordable for customers who purchase and install a solar photovoltaic (PV) system on their home or business. 

SolarCurrents is a new pilot program offered by Detroit Edison. It’s designed to reduce:

  • The installed cost of a solar PV system
  • Your monthly electricity costs for 20 years
  • Your carbon footprint

Detroit Edison has been authorized by the Michigan Public Service Commission to partially reimburse customers for installing solar PV systems, up to $25 million in total. 

Not only can you receive a generous payment upon installation, but you will receive a credit on your energy bill for the next 20 years.  This is in addition to federal tax credits and any other local incentives from your state, county, or municipality!  

In return, Detroit Edison will receive all rights to any Renewable Energy Credits (RECs) allocated to that renewable generation. It’s all part of our commitment to develop more sources of clean, renewable energy for Michigan.

We are currently accepting applications for both residential and commercial customers.

 

Experimental Advanced Renewable Program

Consumers Energy is accepting applications for a limited number of customers that generate electricity using solar photovoltaic systems and want to sell it back to the utility for a set price.

This pilot program is called Experimental Advanced Renewable Program (EARP) and is part of the Renewable Energy Plan outlined in state law as part of public act 295 of 2008. The program is limited to 2,000 kilowatts (kW) of capacity, with 500 kW reserved for residential systems.

How the Program Works
Rates

The program offers the following rates for energy produced by qualifying solar photovoltaic systems:

  • For the first 250 kW of residential capacity, the EARP rate is $0.65/kilowatt-hour (kWh). For the second 250 kW of residential capacity, the EARP rate is $0.525/kWh. A residential system that is offered the $0.65/kWh rate must be installed by May 1, 2010 to qualify.

  • For the first 750 kW of nonresidential capacity, the EARP rate is $0.45/kWh. For the second 750 kW of nonresidential capacity the EARP rate is $0.375/kWh. A nonresidential system that is offered the $0.45/kWh rate must be installed by May 1, 2010 to qualify.

The rates paid to participant systems will be fixed under contract for up to 12 years. Residential systems must have a DC nameplate capacity of at least 1 kW, with a maximum capacity of 20 kW. Commercial (nonresidential) systems must have a minimum nameplate capacity of 20 kW, with a maximum capacity of 150 kW.

Systems equipped with a battery back up system or other energy storage systems will not be allowed to participate under the EARP pilot. Energy produced by the solar energy system must be metered separately from the customer’s existing electric service, and the utility will own any renewable energy credits and capacity associated with the system.

Any energy consumed by the system when not operating will be billed at the customer's normal retail rate GS for kWh units, with all associated taxes and fees. Participants also will be assessed a System Access Charge equivalent to the existing distribution customer account used to qualify for the program to cover metering costs.

 

 Be sure to check with your township or county for height and other restrictions. Turbine sites should be located at least the tower-height away from any buildings or property lines. 

What about Islanding?  At one point, utility companies were concerned with back flow of electricity from a renewable power home into the grid during black outs. This would pose a hazard to utility workers. This is not a concern with modern equipment.  Failsafe mechanisms and redundant switching (mechanical and electric) are in place to ensure Islanding does not occur.

Need help completing the applications? We are glad to provide appropriate grid tie interconnect documentation and assistance to our customers free of charge.
We can help you get accepted into DTE SolarCurrents program or the Consumers Energy Earp program.

 

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 wind power systems,  solar power systems,  hybrid systems and grid tie systems. You are one call away from independent power. Dedication. Professional Assistance. Excellent Prices. We provide complete technical assistance and the finest solar and wind power equipment for your power projects.
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