GVSU receives nearly $100,000 from Consumers

Grand Valley received an incentive rebate check for $98,708 from Consumers Energy as part of the utility’s Energy Efficiency program.

A check was presented to Facilities Services January 7.

Terry Pahl, facilities engineer, said the university received the New Construction Program rebate for the construction of the P. Douglas Kindschi Hall of Science and Laker Marketplace. The design for the buildings exceeded required energy standards.

"To date, Grand Valley has completed more than 100 projects in the Energy Efficiency program, receiving more than $670,00 in incentives," said Pahl.

Dan Malone, senior vice president of energy resources at Consumers Energy, said, “Grand Valley is a shining example of how these programs save our customers energy and money.” 

Pahl said since 2009, the university has either completed or has underway more than 200 incentive projects totaling more than $809,000 in potential energy efficiency incentives. He said overall, Grand Valley is cost avoiding at least $2.2 million annually from energy efficiency, conservation and new construction efforts.

The check ceremony was also attended by Tim Thimmesch, associate vice president for Facilities Services; Diane DeRyke, data entry coordinator for Facilities Services; and Todd Duncan, account manager for Consumers Energy.