Case Studies
Proven Results Across
Michigan Businesses.
As a Consumers Energy Trade Ally, we've helped organizations across Michigan earn millions in incentives and dramatically reduce energy consumption. These verified case studies showcase real projects and real savings.
$944K+
Total incentives earned
7.2M+
kWh saved annually
9
Verified case studies
15+
Years in Michigan
Featured Projects
Highlighted Case Studies
McLaren Health Care
Grand Blanc, MI
A massive LED lighting upgrade coupled with advanced lighting controls for 25,000 light fixtures across 11 hospitals. Systems feature occupancy sensors, color tuning, and custom dimming — bolstering staff productivity and enhancing the patient experience.
2017 Project of the Year — Large Commercial
- 25,000 fixtures across 11 hospitals
- Occupancy sensors & color tuning
- 2017 Project of the Year winner
- $1.6M annual cost savings
Project Results
$230,106
Incentive Earned
2,050,340 kWh
Annual kWh Savings
$1.6M
Annual Cost Savings
Verified by Consumers Energy
Melling Engine Parts
Michigan
Comprehensive energy upgrades including 1,063 light fixtures, variable frequency drives, occupancy sensors, and air compressor heat recovery — one of the largest single-facility incentive projects in the program.
- 1,063 light fixtures replaced
- VFDs & occupancy sensors
- Air compressor heat recovery
- Largest single-facility incentive
Project Results
$341,942
Incentive Earned
1,832,326 kWh
Annual kWh Savings
Verified by Consumers Energy
Ionia Public Schools
Ionia, MI
District-wide energy efficiency improvements including LED lighting upgrades, HVAC system improvements, and boiler replacements — creating better learning environments while dramatically reducing operating costs.
- LED lighting upgrades
- HVAC system improvements
- Boiler replacements
- 883,405 kWh annual savings
Project Results
$144,433
Incentive Earned
883,405 kWh
Annual kWh Savings
Verified by Consumers Energy
Auto-Cast
Grandville, MI
Installation of 121 high-efficiency compressed air nozzles across 9 machine lines — significantly reducing compressed air waste and energy consumption in a precision casting environment.
- 121 compressed air nozzles
- 9 machine lines optimized
- 1,465,879 kWh annual savings
- Precision casting facility
Project Results
$104,984
Incentive Earned
1,465,879 kWh
Annual kWh Savings
Verified by Consumers Energy
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Additional Case Studies
CorrChoice GREIF
Michigan
LED fixture upgrades combined with IoT network lighting controls for intelligent, automated energy management across the facility.
- LED fixtures + IoT controls
- 944,116 kWh annual savings
- $84,121 annual cost savings
Benthem Brothers Dairy
Michigan
Efficient milking equipment upgrade enabling 300 cows per hour capacity while reducing energy consumption.
- High-efficiency milking equipment
- 300 cows/hr capacity
Don's Foodland
Michigan
LED lighting upgrades for refrigerated cooler cases — improving product visibility while cutting energy costs.
- LED cooler case lighting
- 37,791 kWh annual savings
Fluresh
Michigan
Energy efficiency equipment for an indoor agriculture facility — reducing energy use and monthly utility bills in a high-demand growing environment.
- Indoor agriculture facility
- Reduced energy use & monthly bills
Star of the West Milling Co.
Michigan
Comprehensive energy management program to improve reliability, reduce the carbon footprint, and lower operating costs across milling operations.
- Comprehensive energy management
- Improved reliability
- Reduced carbon footprint
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