Michigan public power utility Traverse City Light & Power recently announced the launch of “My Clean Choice,” a program designed “to empower individuals to make environmentally friendly choices in their daily lives,” it said.
Previously known as the “Going Green” Program, TCLP launched a new logo branding the “My Clean Choice” program under the TCLP brand.
The utility said that as part of its ongoing commitment to environmental sustainability, “My Clean Choice” offers a comprehensive set of tools, resources, and incentives “to help individuals reduce their carbon footprint, conserve resources, and embrace a greener lifestyle.”
The program is open to all TCLP customers.
“Our goal is to ensure the transition to a greener lifestyle is as smooth and accessible as possible for our customers. These tools empower our customers to make meaningful, sustainable choices that benefit both their lives and our environment,” said TCLP Executive Director Brandie Ekren.
Key Features of the “My Clean Choice” Program are:
- Rebate Programs: The electric lawn tools rebate, E-bike rebate, and more are designed to help customers save energy and money. For a list of rebates click here.
- On-Bill Financing: This program has loans up to $30,000 available to TCLP customers to make qualifying energy-saving home improvements at a flat 3% interest rate. For a list of qualifying improvements click here.
- Renewable Energy: These programs will help customers to generate local renewable energy offsetting their energy needs. To learn more about this program click here.
- Voluntary Green Pricing: Customers can join this program voluntarily and opt-in to pay a premium on their monthly electric bills. These funds are dedicated to purchasing renewable energy credits, ensuring an equivalent amount of their energy is sourced from renewable energy projects. For more information click here.
- Time of Use: This program is a rate plan that charges different prices for electricity use based on the time of day and the day of the week. Encouraging customers to use electricity during off-peak hours when demand is lower and reduce usage during peak hours when demand is higher. For more information click here.
