Energy Star Home Grant Program

March 05, 2008

Summary

To encourage innovation in building, the Michigan Energy Office offers the Energy Star Home Grant Program. New grant applications are usually available by September on the Michigan Energy Office web site. Financial incentives are available to five builders constructing ENERGY STAR rated homes. The selected home builders would be eligible for up to $5,000 based on the size of the house ($2.50/square foot of livable space) plus $3,000 which could be used for marketing and rating expenses. Application forms have to be submitted to the Energy Office, P.O. Box 30221, Lansing, MI 48909, generally by mid-December of the year in question.

Program Overview

Implementing Sector: State
Category: Financial Incentive
State: Michigan
Incentive Type: Grant Program
Web Site: http://www.michigan.gov/cis/0,1607,7-154-25676_25692-98333--00.html
Administrator: MI Energy Office
Start Date:
Eligible Renewable/Other Technologies:
  • Comprehensive Measures/Whole Building
Incentive Amount: Varies
Maximum Incentive: $5,000 based on house size, plus $3,000 for marketing and rating expenses
Installation Requirements: Licensed builders only; 1 application/builder

Contact

Name: Patrick Hudson
Address: 611 W. Ottawa
Lansing MI 48909
Phone: (517) 241-6154
Email: hudsonp1@michigan.gov

This information is sourced from DSIRE; the most comprehensive source of information on incentives and policies that support renewables and energy efficiency in the United States. Established in 1995, DSIRE is operated by the N.C. Clean Energy Technology Center at N.C. State University.