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Michigan Energy Assistance Program

How to Access Energy Assistance

If you are a consumer seeking energy assistance, you can find more information on the MiBridges application, administered by our partner agency, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services.

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MEAP Facts & Updates

Public Acts 168 and 169 of 2024 make changes to the Low-Income Energy Assistance Fund (LIEAF) which funds the MEAP by removing the cap of $50 million and allowing for the monthly surcharge on utilities that opt-into the LIEAF to increase by increments of $0.25 until the surcharge reaches $2.00.  It requires the utilities that opt-out of the LIEAF to provide a heating and electric energy assistance program equivalent to the Michigan Energy Assistance Program for their customers.   

Public Act 170 of 2024 makes changes to the Michigan Energy Assistance Program (MEAP) which distributes the LIEAF by administering programs statewide that reduce energy insecurity by providing energy assistance and self-sufficiency services to eligible low-income households. It also increases the income eligibility to 60% State Median Income(SMI). 

On April 24, 2025, in Case No. U-17377, the MPSC adopted a funding factor of $1.25 per meter per month for all Michigan electric utilities that have opted to participate in the funding of the LIEAF, effective for the September 2025 billing month. 

Pre-MEAP Program History 2000-2011

Requests for Proposals

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Previous Energy Grant Programs

Previous Energy Grant Programs