Elevate Your Building with Sustainable, Made for You Financing Solutions
Whether it’s comprehensive energy upgrades or smaller-scale improvements, our accessible financing options cater to a wide array of commercial projects. We’ll provide you with access to financial support and a network of authorized contractors ready to assist with your business’s unique needs. Take the first step towards energizing your projects and connect with an authorized Michigan Saves contractor today to guide you through our seamless process.
How Does the Process Work?
Eligible Commercial Improvements
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Available Commercial Financing
We’ve already negotiated the best rates on your behalf. These rates are only available through Michigan Saves and account for rebates, incentives, and more.
Financing Type
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First Independence Bank
Amount: $10,000
—$150,000
Terms: Up to five years, with 240-amortization period
Prefunding: Up to 50%
Based on credit
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Inclusive Prosperity Capital
Amount: $50,0000
—$2,000,000
Rates: Starting at 6.62% APR
Terms: Up to 240 months
Based on credit
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Team Financial Group
Amount: $5,000 and up
Rates: Starting at 7.25% APR
Terms: Up to 84 months
Prefunding: Up to 75%
Based on credit
DetailsMichigan Saves partners with DTE, Consumers Energy, and SEMCO to get you the lowest interest rates out there for your efficiency projects. Qualifying commercial and municipal customers could receive as low as 0% APR for eligible improvements, like commercial building insulation, HVAC systems, and lighting. Check if your project qualifies! It’s easy! Open the flyers below for more details based on which utility you have for your service provider.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Michigan Saves financing?
Michigan Saves financing is financial capital made available to customers through a network of lenders that offer favorable terms based on a negotiated contract. This program helps Michigan organizations reduce costs by financing energy-efficient lighting, heating and cooling systems, insulation, appliances, water heaters, and more. Upgrades are made with the help of our authorized contractors and an authorized lending partner.
What finance rates and terms are available?
Rates and terms are based on credit and subject to market change. However, commercial customers—which include energy users like for-profit and nonprofit organizations, multifamily properties, publicly owned buildings, and affordable housing—are eligible for minimum financing amounts of $5,000 with interest rates starting at 6.99% APR. Standard financing terms are 24, 36, 48, and 60 months. For applicants with great credit, terms up to 84 months may be available. For amounts greater than $250,000, please contact Todd O’Grady for financing options.
All publicly owned buildings, such as municipal offices, public schools, libraries, and hospitals, are eligible for rates ranging from 3.00% to 5.00% APR. Standard terms are 24, 36, 48, and 60 months. Installment purchase agreements are available from $5,000 to $10 million.
What can I use the financing for?
Most energy improvements can be financed, but a full list of eligible improvements is available here. The most common commercial improvements include LED lighting, HVAC systems, insulation, and new mechanical equipment like occupancy sensors and electronically communicated motors.
Can I do the work myself?
Michigan Saves makes it easy to process authorized contractors and easy for your own contractor to become authorized. Whichever you choose, you can work with people you are comfortable with. Michigan Saves screens energy auditors and contractors to ensure they have applicable licenses, credentials, and insurance, and understand the financing process. If you already have a contractor in mind, they can become authorized by Michigan Saves by completing an application.
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