Michigan: heat pump & home energy rebates
Michigan is accepting applications for federally funded Home Energy Rebates.
What the state says now: MiHER (HOMES and HEAR) is live statewide; EGLE is currently accepting applications from low- to moderate-income residents. Program help: CLEAResult, 855-510-7080.
Federal money, state doors
The federal 25C and 25D tax credits ended December 31, 2025. Federal support now flows only through two rebate programs each state runs itself: HEEHR (High-Efficiency Electric Home Rebates, formerly called HEAR — up to $14,000 per income-qualified household, including up to $8,000 for a heat pump) and HOMES (whole-home rebates based on modeled energy savings, up to $8,000, at any income). Since May 29, 2026, HEEHR pays only for upgrades from existing electric equipment, not for replacing a gas, oil or propane system. Amounts, eligibility and timing in Michigan are set by the state’s energy office. For the full federal picture, read heat pump tax credit 2026: what replaced it.
Programs in Michigan
- MiHER — Michigan’s HOMES and HEAR programs, administered by EGLE with CLEAResult; live and accepting applications
- Eligibility — EGLE is currently accepting applications from low- to moderate-income residents across the state; HEAR is limited to households at or below 150% of Area Median Income
Official source: Michigan’s program page (www.michigan.gov)
While you wait — or on top of rebates
- Utility rebates often stack with state programs. Check your electric utility's efficiency page.
- Weatherization (air sealing, insulation) usually pays back faster than equipment — and HOMES rewards measured savings. Federal heat pump rebates now require it first: see what insulation pays in 2026.
- Get a Manual J load calculation before accepting any heat pump quote; oversizing wastes both the rebate and the savings.