Energy Smart Rebate Partner

Energy Smart
Rebate Program.

Energy Smart coordinates commercial LED lighting rebates for Michigan cooperatives and municipal utilities. If your business is served by a co-op or smaller utility, this program can fund your lighting upgrade.

40–75%

Energy savings

12+

Partner utilities

100%

Paperwork handled

Franklin Energy — Energy Smart program administrator

Program Details

Energy Smart Commercial Incentives

Co-Op & Municipal Programs

Energy Smart coordinates rebate programs for cooperatives and municipal utilities across Michigan that don't fall under the major utilities.

Significant Incentives

Energy Smart programs offer per-fixture and custom rebate packages that can cover a large portion of your LED upgrade cost.

We Handle Everything

Leader Lights manages all Energy Smart paperwork — application, pre-approval, post-install verification, and rebate collection.

Same Great Savings

Regardless of your utility provider, LED upgrades deliver 40–75% energy savings. Energy Smart makes the transition affordable.

How It Works

Your Energy Smart Rebate Process

01

Facility Audit

We assess your facility, identify your utility provider, and determine your Energy Smart rebate eligibility.

02

Application Filed

We complete all Energy Smart program paperwork and secure pre-approval for your rebate.

03

Professional Install

Licensed electricians install DLC-qualified LED products that meet all Energy Smart program specifications.

04

Rebate Applied

We handle verification, submit final documentation, and collect the rebate to offset your project cost.

Eligible Upgrades

What Energy Smart
Rebates Cover

Fluorescent to LED tube retrofits
Metal halide to LED high bay replacements
HPS exterior to LED fixture upgrades
CFL to LED downlight conversions
Lighting controls and sensor installations
Parking lot and area lighting
Exit sign and emergency lighting
Agricultural and specialty facility lighting

Participating Utilities

Michigan Co-Ops
& Municipal Utilities

Energy Smart coordinates rebates for cooperatives and municipal utilities across Michigan. Here are some participating providers.

Cherryland Electric Co-opGreat Lakes EnergyHomeWorks Tri-County ElectricMidwest Energy CooperativePresque Isle Electric & GasThumb Electric CooperativeWolverine Power CooperativeCloverland Electric CooperativeBayfield Electric Co-opAlger Delta CooperativeOntonagon County REACity of Petoskey

Energy Smart Service Cities

Cities we serve under Energy Smart

Click your city to see local project history, drive time from our Grand Rapids office, and city-specific FAQs.

See all Michigan service areas

Unlock your Energy Smart rebate.

Not sure if your co-op or municipal utility participates? Schedule a free audit and we'll determine your eligibility and rebate amount.