MI Solar Access FY26 Survey

Program Summary
The MI Solar Access Program combines the goals and priorities of the Clean Energy for Low-to-Moderate Income Communities Accelerator (CELICA) and MI Solarize into one. MI Solar Access will help provide renewable energy access to homeowners of low-to-moderate income households, small to medium sized businesses and communities that are looking to move towards energy self-sufficiency and climate resiliency. MI Solar Access will focus on implementation of community solar arrays and energy storage systems.

See the MI Solar Access Program Request for Proposals(RFP) and website for additional information, including areas of interest and program priorities.

Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must be physically located in Michigan's cooperative or municipal electric utility territory and one of the following:

- Cooperative Utility

- Municipal Utility

- Local or Tribal government
- Non-profit Organization
- Small- to Medium- Sized Business

*Other interested applicants must be physically located in Michigan and the project serving in Michigan's cooperative or municipal electric utility territory.

Priority will be given to applicants who showcase 85-100% of the subscribers are low-income subscribers.

Funding Amount
The funding amount is up to $100,000 per applicant. Awards will be given on a first come, first served basis until funding is depleted, at the discretion of the Energy Unit and program priorities listed in the RFP.

Award Process
Submitted applications will go through an evaluation and risk assessment. Selected applicants will be notified of the funding decision via email. If awarded, the awardee will receive a grant agreement that depicts the terms and conditions of the award. (See the Sample Grant Agreement) EGLE WILL NOT REIMBURSE ANY EXPENDITURES THAT HAVE OCCURRED BEFORE A GRANT AGREEMENT HAS BEEN EXECUTED. Proposals will be accepted until all funding is expended.

Filling out the Application
Since this application cannot be saved part-way through, a good strategy is to copy all the questions into a Word document. Type out all the longer, paragraph-format answers in your Word document, and prepare all the files you need to upload. Refer to the RFP for guidance. Then copy and paste your answers and upload your files when you are ready to complete and submit the application.

1.Organization Information(Required.)

Organization Name

Address

City

State

ZIP

County

Website

Federal ID # (TIN/EIN)

Unique Entity ID # (Required for Federal Awards) To register, click HERE

State of Michigan SIGMA Vendor Self Service ID # (Begins With "CV" or "VS") To register, click HERE

2.Organization Type(Required.)

Other Public Service Entity (Please Specify)

3.Contact Information for Project Manager(Required.)

Contact Name

Contact Title

Organization

Email Address

Phone Number

4.Contact Information for Authorized Negotiator(Required.)

Contact Name

Contact Title

Organization

Email Address

Phone Number

5.Has the applicant conducted any previous energy management work (e.g., energy plans, benchmarks, audits, projects, etc.)?(Required.)

Yes

If yes, please describe the previous energy management work and upload any relevant documents.

6.Requested award amount (maximum is $100,000).(Required.)

7.State the problem and describe the need for the proposed project.(Required.)

8.Provide a concise overview of the proposed project.(Required.)

9.List the task(s) that the applicant seeks to complete with this proposal (according to Section III-D in the RFP) and describe how each task will be accomplished.(Required.)

10.Briefly describe the plan to dispose of any materials generated as a result of the proposed project (e.g., old light bulbs, appliances, etc.).(Required.)

11.Anticipated Project Deliverables(Required.)

Number of Households Enrolled

Number of Years Solar Block Leased For

Number of Solar Blocks per Household

Number of Solar Panels Purchased for One Rooftop

Number and Type of Energy Efficiency Upgrades

Number and Type of Renewable Energy Projects

Number of Education/Engagement Sessions

Solar System Size (kW)

Annual Cost Savings ($/year)

Annual Electricity Savings (kWh/year)

Annual Natural Gas Savings (ccf/year)

Average Solar Credit ($/month)

Energy Storage System Size (kWh)

Other Deliverables

12.Anticipated Project Timeline(Required.)

Start Date

End Date

13.Will the applicant use any utility rebates for the proposed project?(Required.)

Yes

Unsure

If yes, please provide the name of the applicant's utility provider and indicate what rebates will be used.

14.Are you a member of the SolSmart program?
(SolSmart is a national no-cost technical assistance program that helps local governments and regional organizations encourage solar market growth. Working through the SolSmart designation program can ensure that you are prepared to take advantage of federal funding programs such as Solar for All.)(Required.)

Yes

No, but would be interested in joining SolSmart

If yes, please provide your designation level.

15.Do you plan to pair this project with any other incentives?(Required.)

Yes

If yes, please provide list of other incentives.

16.Has the applicant received $750,000 or more in federal awards during their current fiscal year?(Required.)

Yes

If yes, please list the federal awards and upload the most recent copy of the applicant's A-133 audit.

17.Does the applicant have any pending litigation or existing legal obligations which may impact their ability to perform the proposed project?(Required.)

Yes

18.Approved Budget Form To download, copy THIS LINK and paste it into a new tab in your browser
(Required.)

Please attach the completed Approved Budget Form for this proposal. Additional instructions and information can be found under Part II-B of the Request for Proposals.

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19.Power Purchase Agreement or Letter of Commitment with Electric Utility (If Applicable)

Please complete and upload the Certificate of Indirect Costs if the applicant is using an indirect cost rate in their budget.

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20.Certificate of Indirect Costs (If Applicable) To download, click HERE

Please complete and upload the Certificate of Indirect Costs if the applicant is using an indirect cost rate in their budget.

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21.Material Certification (If Applicable)

Please attach the material certification for proposed equipment that demonstrates Buy America and Build America, Buy America compliance.

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22.Energy Management Documents (If Applicable)

Please upload any evidence of previous energy management work (e.g., energy plans, benchmarks, audits, projects, etc.)

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23.Price Estimates/Quotes (Optional)

Please upload any price estimates or quotes for the proposed project.

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24.A-133 Audit (If Applicable)

Please upload the applicant's most recent A-133 audit if the applicant has received $750,000 or more in federal awards during their current fiscal year.

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25.State Historic Preservation Office Section 106 Review Form (If Applicable) To download, copy THIS LINK and paste it into a new tab in your browser

Please complete and upload the State Historic Preservation Office Section 106 Review Form if the applicant is conducting ground-disturbing activity or work on a building(s) that is/are at least fifty years of age or older.

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26.National Environmental Policy Act Form (If Applicable) To download, copy THIS LINK and paste it into a new tab in your browser
To check applicability, click HERE

Please complete and upload the National Environmental Policy Act Form if If the applicant is conducting activities that may require NEPA review.

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27.Build America, Buy America Act Waiver Request Form (If Applicable) To download, copy THIS LINK and paste it into a new tab in your browser

Please complete and upload the Build America, Buy America Act Waiver Request Form if If the applicant would like their project to be considered for a waiver from the Build America, Buy America Act requirements.

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28.Additional Documents (Optional)

Please upload any supplemental files.

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29.Assurances(Required.)

Applicant certifies they are authorized to negotiate and bind the applicant to the provisions listed in this application.

Applicant understands that this application is not a guarantee of funding. Funding is subject to availability on a first come, first served basis until funding is depleted.

Applicant agrees that all work will be performed following all applicable Federal and State rules and regulations, as well as local ordinances.

Applicant understands that they will be notified of the funding decision by email. Funds will be dispersed only on a reimbursement basis. Should the applicant organization be funded, a grant agreement will be sent to them.

Applicant acknowledges that they are registered or will register as a vendor with the State of Michigan on SIGMA Vendor Self Service.

Project(s) must be complete by August 31, 2027 (unless otherwise approved). Applicant agrees to submit a payment request within 30 days of project completion, that includes proper backup documentation, and includes a brief final summary of the completed project.

State of Michigan reserves the right to award a different amount than the requested amount.

If awarded, applicant agrees to benchmark its building(s) using ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager and share the data with State of Michigan (if applicable).

By submitting this application, I certify (1) to the statements contained in this list of certifications and (2) that the statements herein are true, complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I will also provide the required assurances and agree to comply with any resulting terms if I accept an award. I am aware that any false, fictitious, or fraudulent statements or claims may subject me to criminal, civil, or administrative penalties.