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Residents
EGLE promotes affordable, reliable, secure and environmentally-sound energy solutions for Michiganders and encourages residential energy waste reduction. The residential sector encompasses nearly 30% of Michigan's total energy consumption. As such, it is vital for households to adopt cleaner, more efficient energy practices. Below are some financial and technical resources that can help residents improve their energy footprint without breaking the bank.
Financial Assistance Programs
Federal Programs
The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) has approved several new tax credits and rebates to help residents with home weatherization, energy efficiency upgrades, rooftop solar installations, and even the purchase of electric vehicles.
Tax Credits
The White House's Clean Energy for All: Tax Credits and Rebates for Families webpage summarizes these incentives. The IRA tax credits can be seized according to the guidance on the Internal Revenue Service's (IRS) Inflation Reduction Act webpage. See also Frequently Asked Questions About Energy Efficient Home Improvements and Residential Clean Energy Property Credits & Frequently Asked Questions About the New, Previously-Owned and Qualified Commercial Clean Vehicles Credits.
Rebates
The Home Energy Rebates program will help households save money on energy bills, improve energy efficiency, and reduce indoor and outdoor air pollution. The Home Energy Rebates (MiHER) will consist of two programs: the Home Efficiency Rebates (IRA Section 50121) and the Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates (IRA Section 50122). The U.S. Department of Energy will grant EGLE with just over $105 million for each program, totaling $211 million in rebates for EGLE to distribute to single family and multi-family households in Michigan. See EGLE's Home Energy Rebates web page for updates and more information.
State and Local Programs
There are a variety of State, non-profit, and utility programs that residents can use to help reduce home energy waste and costs.
- Michigan Energy Assistance Program provides energy assistance and self-sufficiency services to eligible low-income households.
- Michigan Heating, Emergency, or Weatherization Assistance Programs assist eligible low-income households with energy costs.
- Michigan Saves is a non-profit green bank that coordinates with contractors and lenders to help residents secure low-interest loans on energy projects.
- Michigan utilities offer tips, rebates, and incentives for residents to save money and energy.
MI Home Energy Incentive Calculator
Seeking incentives to electrify, weatherize, or improve your home energy efficiency? Check out the Michigan Home Energy Incentives Calculator created by Rewiring America.