Rebate + Incentive Expertise for Indoor Cultivation
Supporting stakeholders with optimized rebate + incentive strategy since 2019
KEM’s process optimizes for every design:
detailed analysis
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custom calculations
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precise navigation
At KEM, our comprehensive approach optimizes the rebate + incentive potential for cultivation equipment like lighting, HVACD, and controls.
KEM serves a broad range of projects and clients:
Upgrades & retrofits
New builds & expansions
Craft-growers, MSOs & everything in between
From initiation to final close-out, all projects are handled with an unmatched level of care, precision, and integrity.
Project & Program Coverage
$45M+ Incentives Delivered
325+ Projects
25+ States
50+ Utilities
560+ GWh Saved
$45M+ Incentives Delivered 325+ Projects 25+ States 50+ Utilities 560+ GWh Saved
WHO WE WORK WITH
KEM interfaces directly with cultivators, vendors, and utilities throughout the entire incentive process, ensuring program rules are clearly understood and projects are properly interpreted.
Cultivators
KEM is your partner and advocate
Offload the energy calculation expertise and administrative burden
Receive timely and frequent updates that make the process transparent and understandable
Expect customization — no templates and no stock forms because every project is unique
Vendors
KEM’s approach strategically optimizes for all cultivation equipment
Early rebate + incentive clarity to strengthen value proposition in the competitive bidding process
Collaboratively fine-tune designs that lean into utility program efficiency priorities
Accuracy and honesty in all communication — what you need to hear, not just what you want to hear
Utilities
KEM is a dedicated partner and a reputable trade-ally
Energy savings calculations are accurate and defensible
Clear documentation and prompt responses reduce processing time
Wide-ranging experience working with utilities coast-to-coast
HOW THE PROCESS WORKS
Introduction + Evaluation
A quick call to gather details and discuss the project scope, equipment selections, and applicable programs
Project Analysis + Strategy
In-depth analysis of energy savings and development of a project-specific incentive strategy aligned with utility program requirements
Initiation + Coordination
Preparation and submission of necessary materials, and coordination with all stakeholders throughout the process
Completion + Payment
Ongoing support throughout program’s final reviews and approvals, resulting in payment of incentive to client’s preferred payee
WHY CHOOSE KEM?
Attention to Detail
Every detail evaluated, every requirement reviewed, every pathway explored
Utility Experience
Founded by career utility worker & efficiency program implementation specialist
Energy Modeling
Unrivaled energy modeling capabilities to meet program eligibility requirements
Focus on Energy
Deeply committed to energy conservation and education, not just project funding
Equipment Agnostic
Positioned to work with any and all equipment vendors to deliver your preferences
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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KEM understands the diverse needs of all the parties involved in the rebate + incentive process.
By considering project proposals from every possible point of view — cultivator, equipment vendor, and utility program implementer & evaluator — KEM builds an approach that will satisfy the needs of everyone involved.
KEM’s relentless pursuit of win-win-win outcomes for all stakeholders is unparalleled in the market.
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KEM’s compensation is fully contingent on successful outcomes for our clients. We deliver expected values and collect a fee for the services provided.
We get paid only when you get paid.
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The earlier, the better.
KEM has proven influential on final equipment selection countless times over the years, saving cultivators millions of dollars along the way.
KEM is at its best when helping cultivators sort through proposals and provide (often counterintuitive) insights into how utility programs will value them.
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When it comes to navigating utility programs, inexperience can lead to confusion and lost value. The process can be rife with jargon and engineering calculations, and it can rightly feel as though one misstep can jeopardize the entire opportunity.
There are many ways to inadvertently leave essential project funding on the table, and there is only one highest-value path through such a consequential process.
That path runs through KEM.
HEAR FROM KEM CLIENTS
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“Working with the KEM team was a great collaboration to discover and gain energy rebates I wasn’t even aware existed with my utility company. Even with the high levels of data and info required for the energy modeling, KEM made the process very simple and straightforward for me, as a facility manager. The whole experience was very turnkey, and I was extremely happy with the end results.”
Keenan Zost
Facility Director, Fluresh -
“Kelley Energy Management reached out to me about the possibility of getting some rebates for equipment we had already installed in our facility in the previous couple of years. In total, I probably spent 2-3 hours on zoom meetings with the KEM team and answered a handful of emails. I also spent another hour or so compiling our facility blueprints and the spec sheets for all the equipment we had installed. The KEM team told me they had everything they needed to submit our request and would be back in touch once Consumers Energy had time to review our case. A month or two later I got a call from KEM saying our case was approved and we would be getting a check for 90K! All for just a few hours of work on my end. My company couldn’t be more pleased. If you’re unsure if you may be able to get some extra rebates for equipment in your facility, I’d highly recommend giving Kelley Energy Management a call!”
Mike McAnlis
Director of Cultivation, Six Labs Inc. -
“It was very easy to work with KEM. They provided a great custom framework to collaborate with them on. Our team spent a couple of days compiling documentation that supported our claim. KEM pushed our team to get every dollar we could qualify for. They performed their assessment, built several models and delivered their analysis to our utility. Our utility asked us very limited questions which provided us with a lot of confidence that KEM were experts and knew exactly what the energy company would approve and what they needed to approve. We evaluated 2 other firms that did similar work to KEM. We chose KEM because they spent a lot of time upfront understanding the history of the property we acquired and all of the redevelopment costs. The other 2 firms provided a very "cookie cutter" approach. KEM committed to taking a very aggressive approach and they were absolutely correct with their estimates. KEM is a great partner and we will continue to use them for all of our development projects.”
Andrew Ho
President, 1300 Abbott LLC. -
“Our team was very satisfied with KEM's drive to obtain as much of an incentive rebate as possible for our project, obtaining a 400% increase than originally quoted by the power company. They worked diligently with the power company and made the process as painless as possible. The KEM team was a pleasure to work with. They were very professional, knowledgeable, and insightful during our project while exceeding expectations.”
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“We were extremely satisfied with the outcome of working with Kelley Energy Management. Their team took the time to understand the layout of equipment in our facility as well as the schedule and setting to help find all previously unrealized savings. After finishing our project, I contacted Rob again. Whether it’s working on new lighting or equipment proposals, Rob and the KEM team always make time to answer questions. KEM has been a great resource and we at Chronicseur Farms would not hesitate to work with them again in the future.”
James Stachlewicz
Facilities Manager, Total Holistic Cultivation