Water Energy Nexus Program

Unsupported Browser Detected The web Browser you are currently using is unsupported, and some features of this site may not work as intended. Please update to a modern browser such as Chrome, Firefox or Edge to experience all features Michigan.gov has to offer. Supported Browsers Google Chrome Safari Microsoft Edge Firefox Water Energy Nexus Program Water Energy Nexus Program EGLE offers grants to water and wastewater treatment facilities to aid in reducing onsite energy use at these facilities. This program will do so by helping to promote energy efficiency and renewable energy at water and wastewater treatment facilities. This program aims to showcase energy efficiency and/or renewable energy as an environmentally protective solution for Michigan's energy future. One of the priorities of this program is to cultivate public-private partnerships and knowledge-sharing to expand the impact of renewable energy and/or energy efficiency projects and related best practices. Eligibility Requirements Any public or non-community wastewater or water facility physically located in Michigan is eligible to apply. Funding Amount A total of $200,000 in funding is expected to be available, with individual grant awards ranging from $10,000-$100,000. Awardee Obligations Provide progress reports emailed to program manager. Provide reports on project impacts, addressing potential energy and cost savings. Provide documentation on project expenditures ( invoices and proof of payments). Submit payment requests within 30 days of completing the project / activity. Participate in an onsite visit with EGLE staff following project completion. Complete a one-year follow-up survey on continued impacts of implemented project/activity. Application Documents Request for Proposals Sample Grant Agreement Online Application Contact us Colby Owens,  [email protected] 517-896-6631 Frequently Asked Questions What is the deadline of when projects need to be completed? The State anticipates the grant period will end on August 31, 2027. Can I use other funding sources for the required match? Other sources of funding (like utility rebates) are generally fine with a major exception: federal funds, such as USDA REAP, cannot be used as match. Water- Energy Nexus Program grant funding comes from a federal source, US Department of Energy, and we are not allowed to use other federal funds as the match. Is a match in funding required to receive a grant? No. A grant match is not required to be eligible for this program. Though, proposals will receive favorable consideration if they provide match funding to the project. Can I use funding for a project that is already started or finished? No. In order for expenses to be reimbursed from grant funds, an EGLE grant agreement must be executed (signed) first. Follow us

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