Energy & Weatherization
If you need help paying for energy and weatherization costs, and you meet eligibility requirements, you may be able to get help from state programs that uses federal money to assist low-income families with energy costs.
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Weatherization Can Save You Money Weatherization services could reduce your heating costs by 20-25 percent, saving you about $300 each year! |
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Important notice regarding crisis season energy changes for SER
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Home Heating Credit |
State Emergency Relief |
Weatherization Assistance |
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The Home Heating Credit offers support for heating costs. Michigan Department of Treasury determines eligibility and makes payments. Keep in mind:
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State Emergency Relief is a crisis intervention program that provides assistance for energy-related expenses such as heating fuel, electricity and home repairs. Eligibility is based on:
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Weatherization Assistance Program provides free home energy conservation services to low-income Michigan homeowners and renters. Services reduce energy use and lower utility bills. Services typically include:
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Apply Forms are automatically mailed to households that received a credit last year. Applications are available from mid- to late January and may be made through September 30 of each year. |
Apply Heating fuel has an annual maximum of $450 to $850 depending on the fuel type (maximum payment may change based on available funding). State energy-related home repairs have a $4,000 lifetime limit per household. |
Apply Services are administered by local Community Action Agencies and nonprofit organizations. Contact your local Weatherization Operator to get started.
Eligibility is based on household income being at or below 200 percent of the federal poverty guidelines. If you receive cash assistance administered by the Department of Human Services or Supplemental Security Income, you automatically qualify for this no-cost program.
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