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Michigan Property Owners With Solar Panels Are Likely Eligible For 100 Percent Tax Exemption

Current tax rules likely exempt most small-scale systems

The Michigan Agency for Energy (MAE) and Michigan Public Service Commission today announced the release of their newest consumer tip, Personal Property Tax Exemption for Solar Panels. The new consumer tip explains an existing tax exemption that can be utilized by property owners to exempt small-scale solar projects, including many systems used by homeowners. More

November 9 2016

ESC Recognizes Michigan Facilities For Energy Efficiency

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In recognition of significant energy efficiency investment and demonstrated energy cost savings at facilities throughout the state, Energy Services Coalition – Michigan Chapter (ESC) announced today five recipients of the Leaders in Energy Efficiency award.

The honorees at the ESC’s Sixth Annual Awards event included the City of Grand Rapids, Manistee Public Schools, Riverview Public Schools, Washtenaw Intermediate School District and West Branch Regional Medical Facility. Also, Rep. Al Pscholka (District 79), MI House of Representatives, was recognized for leadership in passing Public Acts 119-123 of 2016, which enable municipalities to finance Energy Savings Performance Contracts with another cost-effective option and Public Act 485 of 2014, which provided the ability to enhanced Energy Savings Performance Contracting at Michigan Community Colleges.