MI Solar Access

Program Summary
The MI Solar Access Program (SAP) allows applicants to provide solar energy access to low-income households. Moreover, MI SAP can be used to fund 1) MI community shared solar project, 2) MI Solarize project or 3) MI Energy Storage System.

Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must be physically located in Michigan's cooperative or municipal electric utility territory and one of the following:

- Cooperative Utility

- Municipal Utility

- Local or Tribal government
- Non-profit Organization
- Small- to Medium- Sized Business

*Other interested applicants must be physically located in Michigan and the project serving in Michigan's cooperative or municipal electric utility territory.

Priority will be given to applicants who showcase 85-100% of the subscribers are low-income subscribers.

Funding Amount
The funding amount is up to $100,000 per applicant. Awards will be given on a first come, first served basis until funding is depleted, at the discretion of the Energy Unit and program priorities.

Award Process
Submitted applications will go through an evaluation and risk assessment. Selected applicants will be notified of the funding decision via email. If awarded, the awardee will receive a grant agreement that depicts the terms and conditions of the award. EGLE WILL NOT REIMBURSE ANY EXPENDITURES THAT HAVE OCCURRED BEFORE A GRANT AGREEMENT HAS BEEN EXECUTED.

Proposals will be accepted until all funding is expended, or until 5:00 PM ET, March 31, 2025, whichever comes first.

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* 1. Which program are you applying for?

MI Community Shared Solar

MI Solarize

MI Energy Storage System

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* 2. Organization Information

Organization Name

Address

City

State

ZIP

County

Website

Federal ID # (TIN/EIN)

Unique Entity ID # (Required for Federal Awards) To register, click HERE

State of Michigan SIGMA Vendor Self Service ID # (Begins With "CV" or "VS") To register, click HERE

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* 3. Organization Type

Cooperative Utility

Municipal Utility

Local Government (County, Township, City, Village)

Tribal Government

Small- to Medium-Sized Business

Non-Profit Organization

Other Public Service Entity (Please Specify)

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* 4. Contact Information for Project Manager

Contact Name

Contact Title

Organization

Email Address

Phone Number

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* 5. Contact Information for Authorized Negotiator

Contact Name

Contact Title

Organization

Email Address

Phone Number

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* 6. Has the applicant conducted any previous energy management work (e.g., energy plans, benchmarks, audits, projects, etc.)?

Yes

If yes, please describe the previous energy management work and upload any relevant documents.

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* 7. Requested award amount (maximum is $100,000).

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* 8. State the problem and describe the need for the proposed project.

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* 9. Provide a concise overview of the proposed project.

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* 10. List the task(s) that the applicant seeks to complete with this proposal (according to Section III-D in the RFP) and describe how each task will be accomplished.

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* 11. Briefly describe the plan to dispose of any materials generated as a result of the proposed project (e.g., old light bulbs, appliances, etc.).

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* 12. Anticipated Project Deliverables

Number of Households Enrolled

Number of Years Solar Block Leased For

Number of Solar Blocks per Household

Number of Solar Panels Purchased for One Rooftop

Number and Type of Energy Efficiency Upgrades

Number and Type of Renewable Energy Projects

Number of Education/Engagement Sessions

Solar System Size (kW)

Annual Cost Savings ($/year)

Annual Electricity Savings (kWh/year)

Annual Natural Gas Savings (ccf/year)

Average Solar Credit ($/month)

Energy Storage System Size (kWh)

Other Deliverables

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* 13. Anticipated Project Timeline

Start Date

End Date

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* 14. Will the applicant use any utility rebates for the proposed project?

Yes

Unsure

If yes, please provide the name of the applicant's utility provider and indicate what rebates will be used.

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* 15. Are you a member of the SolSmart program?
(SolSmart is a national no-cost technical assistance program that helps local governments and regional organizations encourage solar market growth. Working through the SolSmart designation program can ensure that you are prepared to take advantage of federal funding programs such as Solar for All.)

Yes

No, but would be interested in joining SolSmart

If yes, please provide your designation level.

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* 16. Do you plan to pair this project with any other incentives?

Federal Investment Tax Credit

Production Tax Credit

Michigan Renewable Energy Certification System

Other

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* 17. Has the applicant received $750,000 or more in federal awards during their current fiscal year?

Yes

If yes, please list the federal awards and upload the most recent copy of the applicant's A-133 audit.

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* 18. Does the applicant have any pending litigation or existing legal obligations which may impact their ability to perform the proposed project?

Yes

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* 19. Approved Budget Form To download, copy THIS LINK and paste it into a new tab in your browser

Please attach the completed Approved Budget Form for this proposal. Additional instructions and information can be found under Part II-B of the Request for Proposals.