Michigan Battle of the Buildings Bonus
Complete Project - Get Rebate - Be Recognized
Consumers Energy, in collaboration with the Michigan Green Building Collaborative (MiGBC), is offering a rebate bonus to Michigan Battle of the Buildings competitors.
Consumers Energy customers who enroll (or are already enrolled) in the Michigan Battle of the Buildings Competition may be eligible for an additional 20% bonus incentive for energy efficiency projects.
Maximum bonus: $1,000. See terms and conditions for details.
Identify Energy
Efficiency Upgrades
Plan and submit your project with Consumers Energy. Click the button above to get started with Michigan Battle of the Buildings and receive enrollment confirmation letter.
Complete Projects
& Get Rebates
Include your enrollment confirmation letter from MiGBC with your rebate application submission to Consumers Energy.
Submit Energy
Benchmarking Data
Work with MiGBC to ensure your energy data is submitted for the Michigan Battle of the Buildings competition.
Get Recognized
Competition winners are celebrated at the annual Michigan Energy Summit.
Become a ‘Biggest Loser’
Michigan Battle of the Buildings is an awards and recognition program open to all commercial and industrial buildings for achievements made in energy use reduction. Winning projects are recognized at the annual Michigan Energy Summit. There is no cost to compete.
Step-by-Step Process
Enroll in the MI Battle of the Buildings
Already a competitor? Confirm here.
Need to enroll? Complete enrollment form here.
Receive confirmation of enrollment
Complete this form to receive official enrollment confirmation from MiGBC.
Submit official confirmation notice
Include your official confirmation notice from MiGBC with your rebate application to Consumers Energy.
Get Recognized
Competition winners are celebrated at the annual Michigan Energy Summit.
Previous Winner Examples
Walled Lake Consolidated Schools
Pleasant Lake Elementary | 17% reduction
- LED Lighting upgrades
- 2 high-efficiency condensing boilers installed with VFDs
- Building Automation System
- New Windows, roofing, and insulation
$8,000 Consumers Energy Rebate
Corewell Health
East Service Center | 13% reduction
- Upgrading the facility’s lighting to LED
- Installing a variable frequency drive on a large supply fan
- Scheduling the air handling systems
$20,000 Consumers Energy Rebate
Western Michigan University
Spindler Hall | 11% reduction
- Caulked dormer windows
- Tested and repaired steam traps
$4,000 Consumers Energy Rebate
Consumers Energy
Business Rebates & Discounts
Consumers Energy offers rebates on more than 450 products that can help improve the safety, comfort, and productivity of your business. Through these savings, your business can offset the incremental cost of energy efficient projects by up to 35%. Learn more about their rebates and programs by following the button below.
Terms and Conditions
Projects must be completed and paid in the Consumers Energy 2026 program year. Projects with applications submitted on or after May 15, 2026, and on or before November 30, 2026 are eligible. Bonus funding is limited and will be awarded on a first come, first served basis until all funds are exhausted. Program terms and conditions apply. See the incentive application for full program terms, conditions and eligibility requirements.