LANSING – Up to 15,000 Michigan residents could see lower home energy costs thanks to a rebate program announced by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.
The statewide launch of the Michigan Home Energy Rebates Program (MiHER), a program aimed to help households save thousands of dollars on energy expenses through home energy improvements and new, efficient appliances.
Administered by the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE), the program can aid families by lowering energy costs as 86% of energy used in homes comes from heating and cooling spaces, boiling water, cooking, and refrigeration.
“With the statewide launch of the MiHER program, we’re helping Michigan families save money while upgrading their homes to make them more efficient and cut energy costs,” Governor Whitmer said.
“Michigan families should not have to choose between keeping the lights on and putting food on the table. These upgrades aren’t just about savings – they’re about comfort and quality of life. Through these programs, households can qualify for up to $34,000 in rebates, helping to make critical home improvements more affordable.”
The rebate options support energy and efficiency upgrades for single and multifamily homes. Whether you rent or own, all Michigan households can pursue upgrades. However, MiHER will prioritize those with incomes at or below 80% of their county’s Area Median Income (AMI).
MiHER will include two programs:
- Home Efficiency Rebates (HER): Provides funding to lower up-front cost of whole-home energy efficiency upgrades. Includes insulation, air sealing, heating, and cooling. HER covers rebates for energy efficiency upgrades that 15% to 20% of a home’s energy use. Households are eligible for $20,000.
- Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates (HEAR): Helps reduce up-front cost of efficient electric technologies with rebates for high-efficiency home appliances and equipment. Maximum rebates include: $840 for an electric stove or dryer; $1,750 for a heat pump water heater; $1,600 for insulation, air sealing and ventilation; $2,500 for electric wiring upgrades; and $8,000 for a heat pump for heating and cooling. Households may be eligible for up to $14,000.
Those interested in the program can learn more and submit a MiHER application at Michigan.gov/HomeEnergyRebates.
Once an application is approved, households will be directed to select an authorized MiHER contractor to conduct a home assessment. MiHER contractors will complete eligible rebate work. Upon project completion, the rebate payment will go directly to the MiHER contractor. Low-income households will see 100% of the work covered.
