Across the state of Michigan, utilities have focused diligently on energy efficiency for about 12 years. These programs – called energy waste reduction (EWR) programs, or just rebate programs – are what caused your utility to offer you money to upgrade your stuff!

You may have heard about electric cars, heat pumps, electric water heaters, and induction stoves. Why is electricity so hot right now? Of course you know that energy efficiency upgrades are good because they are… efficient. But are certain types of energy efficiency upgrades better for the environment than others? Enter: Electrification.

If you’re going to upgrade to LEDs, you deserve to know the basics regarding their health and safety. I’ve pulled together some common questions to provide you with some answers.

Utility rebate programs are the closest thing to a public fund to help people “go green.” But they have a PR problem; many people don’t know about them at all!