EGLE is offering financial assistance for communities to improve energy management and accelerate the implementation of energy efficiency and renewable energy through the Community Energy Management Program (CEM).
Timeline
Application Posting Date: April 22, 2026
Application Deadline: Until funds are committed
Deadline for Payment Submission: September 30, 2027
Agency
Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE)
Eligible Applicants
Applicants must be physically located in Michigan and one of the following:
- Local government
- Tribal government
- Other public service entity
- At this time, public schools and universities are not eligible to apply for the CEM program.
Eligible Projects
CEM is designed to meet applicants wherever they are on the energy management spectrum. Accordingly, CEM can be used to fund a range of energy-related projects, including but not limited to energy management, energy efficiency, renewable energy, fleet electrification, EV charging infrastructure, sustainable financing solutions, and clean energy workforce development. Review the Eligibility Criteria section of the RFP, linked below, to see the full list of eligible projects.