Home energy rebates are available to Michigan residents to help make their homes, and our state, cleaner, efficient, reliable, and more affordable.
The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) authorized the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to carry out the Home Energy Rebates programs to help households save money on energy bills, improve energy efficiency, and reduce indoor and outdoor air pollution. The Michigan Home Energy Rebates program (MiHER) consists of two programs: the Home Efficiency Rebates (HOMES, IRA Section 50121) and the Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates (HEAR, IRA Section 50122).
The Home Efficiency Rebates will provide funding to lower the upfront cost of whole-home energy efficiency upgrades in primary homes and apartments, aiding retrofitting and electrification efforts. The Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates will provide funding to lower the cost of efficient electric technologies in single-family and multifamily homes.
Michigan received $210 million for MiHER. Of this, $105.7 million is allocated for the HOMES and $105.3 million is allocated for HEAR.
As a renter or homeowner, discover which repairs or upgrades are eligible for a rebate for your primary residence.
Prequalified contractors will gain access to offer rebates to qualified households for energy efficiency and electrification improvements
Utilities can partner with us in multiple ways, including braiding of funds and customer referrals.
Understand how funding is being distributed across Michigan.
As part of EGLE’s application for the Home Energy Rebates program, EGLE prepared the following plans for both the HER and HEAR programs:
Find the answers to these questions and more.
FAQ: Home Energy Rebates
Below is the current timeline for the rollout of Michigan's Home Energy Rebates program.
November 2023
U.S. Department of Energy awards EGLE planning funds
December 21, 2023
EGLE opens a Request for Proposals to find a consultant that will assist with program planning
February 2024
EGLE reviews proposals and selects a consultant
March 2024
August 2024
EGLE and consultant conducts research, stakeholder engagement, and develops program application
May 2024
EGLE submits program application to the U.S. Department of Energy
August 2024
U.S. Department of Energy awards EGLE implementation funds
November 2024
EGLE opens Home Energy Rebates (MiHER) program to residents in select geographies
April 14, 2025
EGLE opens Home Energy Rebates (MiHER) program to residents statewide
