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POWERING YOUR BUSINESS WITH LESS ENERGY

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WHAT IS MICHIGAN SAVES?

• Affordable financing for energy-efficiency and renewable energy – For businesses and homeowners statewide– Municipal financing under development

• Nonprofit organization • Public private partnership

– Seed funding from state and US DOE – Sustainable model to continue and grow program

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• Commercial financing ($2,000−$150,000) for energy efficiency improvements through Ervin Leasing

• Statewide • All types of businesses eligible • Below market rates • Flexible terms up to 5 years• Fast, easy process • Low fees

BUSINESS ENERGY FINANCING

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TYPICAL IMPROVEMENTS

• Lighting • HVAC • Refrigeration • Kitchen/cooking equipment • Controls and preventative

maintenance • Insulation, windows, and

doors

Photography by Marvin Shaouni

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SPECIAL OFFER FOR FOOD INDUSTRY

• Fixed 3.99% promotional rate

• Plus…businesses get $2,000 cash back if cut energy use by 20% (requires energy audit)

• Applies to:– Restaurants– Grocery and convenience

stores – Food wholesalers

Photography by Marvin Shaouni

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HOW IT WORKS – EASY AS 1-2-3

1. Find an authorized contractor at www.MichiganSaves.org and identify energy-saving upgrades.

2. Apply for financing through Ervin Leasing and sign financing agreement.

3. Contractor installs upgrades and gets paid by Ervin Leasing after work is completed.

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FOR MORE INFORMATION

• For businesses interested in financing or contractors, contact Michigan Saves and we'll walk you through the process.

• Todd O'Grady, Michigan Saves Program Coordinator 734-494-2126 or togrady@michigansaves.org

• Or fill out a short form online at www.MichiganSaves.org