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HER Contractor incentives
HER Contractor incentives
$200 is available for projects completed in disadvantaged communities (DACs)
The Home Energy Rebate program’s defines disadvantaged communities as those meeting the federal classification criteria under Justice 40. Contractors that complete a project in a disadvantaged community qualify to earn a $150 (for HEAR projects) or $200 (for HEER projects) incentive per household per program. Additional incentives are available for the HEAR program and are subject to a $500 maximum incentive cap.
Explore which communities are considered disadvantaged
Census tracts that are overburdened and underserved are highlighted as being disadvantaged on the map. Federally Recognized Tribes, including Alaska Native Villages, are also considered disadvantaged communities.
Disadvantaged communities identified by the tool are shown in blue gray.
Contractor and eligible entity incentives
Qualifying Activity |
50122 (HEAR) Incentives |
50121 (HEER) Incentives |
Substantial installation located within a disadvantaged community (excludes installations of electric stoves and electric heat pump dryers) per dwelling unit |
$150 |
$200 |
Installation of one or more electric heat pump water heaters |
$150 |
$0 |
Installation of one or more electric heat pumps for space heating and cooling per dwelling unit – ducted |
$150 |
$0 |
Installation of one more electric heat pumps for space heating and cooling per dwelling unit – unducted |
$150 |
$0 |
Installation of one electric stove, cooktop, range, or oven |
$0 |
$0 |
Installation of one electric heat pump clothes dryer |
$0 |
$0 |
Installation of one or more electric load service center |
$150 |
$0 |
Installation of insulation per dwelling unit |
$150 |
$0 |
Installation of air sealing and materials to improve ventilation per dwelling unit |
$150 |
$0 |
Installation of electric wiring per dwelling unit |
$150 |
$0 |
Total incentive per dwelling unit |
$500 |
$500 |
Eligible entities (e.g. non-profits, government, etc.) and contractors are eligible to the disadvantaged community incentive once per household per program. The entity could not claim the $150 HEAR and $200 HEER incentive for the same household. Household eligibility will be confirmed when a project is submitted.
Share your feedback
Community members and contractors may provide feedback about Michigan’s Home Energy Rebates program to EGLE at EGLE-MMD-HER@Michigan.gov.