A complete list of all programs within the Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE)
Community involvement and public participation are an essential part of EGLE’s mission, vision, and values.
Resources and information on utilizing RRD's data exchange and the Inventory of Facilities.
An interactive map displaying contaminated sites throughout Michigan regulated under Parts 213, 201, and 211.
This system allows water well drilling and pump installation contractors to submit water well records.
EGLE's interactive calendar is designed to provide timely information on decisions before the Director, proposed settlements of contested cases, administrative rules promulgation, public hearings, meetings and comment deadlines, and environmental conferences, workshops and training programs.
The Michigan Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) provides all persons (except persons incarcerated in correctional facilities) with access to public records of public bodies. Requests to inspect or receive public records from EGLE must be in writing and describe the requested records with enough detail to enable the department to identify and locate the requested records. Some records are exempt from disclosure under the FOIA or another statute and thus will not be provided. A fee may be charged to process your request. Please note that many records are available that do not require a formal FOIA request.
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Home energy rebates are available to Michigan residents to help make their homes, and our state, cleaner, efficient, reliable, and more affordable.
The Home Efficiency Rebates (HER) will provide funding to lower the upfront cost of whole-home energy efficiency upgrades in homes and apartments aiding retrofitting and electrification efforts. The Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates (HEAR) will help lower the upfront cost of efficient electric technologies in single-family and multi-family homes.
EGLE intends for some rebates to be available in late 2024, with the remaining rebates available by early 2025.
EGLE is currently designing Michigan’s Home Energy Rebates Program and will expand the program website and distribute outreach materials closer to the anticipated program launch in fall 2024.
In addition, EGLE is awaiting approval from DOE of its Home Energy Rebates Program applications.
In the meantime, anyone interested in the program is encouraged to monitor this webpage for further program updates.
Yes, under certain circumstances.
A single household may participate in both the Home Efficiency Rebate Program (HOMES) and Home Electrification and Appliance Rebate (HEAR) programs under the following conditions:
There are many steps homeowners and renters can take now to prepare for Michigan’s Home Energy Rebates Program. If your home needs urgent energy efficiency upgrades, do not wait for the Home Energy Rebates to become available in your area.
If you need financial support to accomplish these upgrades, existing programs like the Weatherization Assistance Program and tax credits may be available.
If you are not sure which energy upgrades may be a good fit for your home, consider contacting your electric utility or getting a home energy assessment from a professional.
In some cases, home energy assessments may be offered at low or no cost from existing programs and may be eligible for tax credits of up to 30% of the assessment cost.
Rebates are available to households requiring energy efficiency upgrades as determined by an official home assessment.
EGLE intends to prioritize funding for low- and middle-income households as determined by area median income (AMI).
Yes, Michigan residents who are not eligible for the Home Energy Rebates Program are encouraged to apply for other energy efficiency funding, such as the IRA tax credits or utility rebates programs.
Similar to the Home Energy Rebates Program, these initiatives offer financial support to households seeking energy efficiency upgrades.
Additionally, these alternatives offer wide eligibility, with the IRA tax credits and many utility programs being available to all households regardless of income level.
Rebate levels will vary by household depending on income level and necessary upgrades as determined by a home assessment. Rebates for the HEAR program may not exceed $14,000 per household. Rebates for the HOMES program may not exceed $20,000 per household.
To explore all potential funding options for your household, please review the Michigan Home Energy Incentives Calculator. This Michigan-specific resource can help you determine the best available sources for energy efficiency funding.
Michigan’s Home Energy Rebates Program will be treated as a reduction in the purchase price or cost of property for eligible upgrades and projects.
The consumer that receives the IRA rebate will not be required to report the value of that rebate as income.
EGLE does not recommend that households wait to accomplish needed home energy upgrades or projects.
Households looking for home energy upgrades assistance today may be eligible for other federal programs, including tax credits, the Weatherization Assistance Program, and other local utility programs.
EGLE will only fund upgrades completed after the Michigan Home Energy Rebates Program launch.
Additionally, upgrades must be approved prior to installation.
EGLE is developing a Consumer Protection Plan that includes mechanisms to prevent fraud perpetrated by contractors. The Consumer Protection Plan will be posted when it is available.
EGLE is committed to ensuring consumers are informed of best practices for identifying unfair business practices when engaging with contractors.
EGLE expects that Michigan residents will be able to use multiple programs, including local utility rebates, with Michigan’s Home Energy Rebates Program. More information on combining incentives will be available when the full program launches in early 2025.
EGLE intends to offer larger rebates to households with incomes less than 80% of AMI.
Beyond the rebates, this program will benefit a robust workforce in communities. EGLE will support and develop the state’s contractor network by providing training and outreach to ensure communities have access to high quality contractors qualified to install upgrades.
In addition, EGLE will coordinate with state agencies, utilities, and nonprofits to ensure we provide robust program outreach and education in disadvantaged communities.
To determine income eligibility, EGLE will utilize both direct proof of income and categorical eligibility.
For direct proof of income, applicants may provide the following documentation:
As an alternative, categorical eligibility is the determination that a household meets income requirements by verifying household participation in another state or federal program. Specifically, these programs include income qualification thresholds at least as stringent as the relevant Home Energy Rebates threshold.
Programs that provide categorical eligibility fall into two categories:
Categorical Eligibility for Households:
*Only if household is located in an area where 80% AMI is greater than 200% Federal Poverty Level
**Only if household is located in an area where 80% AMI is greater than 185% Federal Poverty Level
Categorical Eligibility for Multifamily Buildings:
Public Housing (housing owned and operated by Public Housing Authorities): Single- and multifamily buildings owned and operated by Public Housing Authorities are fully eligible.
Multifamily buildings that are part of one of the programs below may qualify for whole-building eligibility of 50% of the units meet the income requirements.
New construction is not eligible for the Home Energy Rebates Program.
Information about contractor participation in the program, including enrollment, is available at our Contractors and the Home Energy Rebates Program page. Contractors can also:
