How does GreenWise Power work?
- BWL has contracts in place that help supply energy to the grid from renewable energy facilities. Customers participating in GreenWise pay for the incremental cost of service from the renewable facility.
- BWL then utilizes the Michigan Renewable Energy Certification System (MIRECS) program to retire a corresponding number of Renewable Energy Credits (RECs) on the customer’s behalf.
- Customers who subscribe, receive a charge on their bill in addition to their energy use and all surcharges. This program is not designed to lower your energy bill.
- There is no installation or extra wiring required. The renewable energy facilities place the energy on to the grid to be used in lieu of a carbon-fueled facility, giving customers an option to support renewable energy without needing to install renewable equipment at their home or business