Michigan Weatherization and Low-Income Energy Programs
Michigan Weatherization
The Michigan Department of Human Services manages the state's Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP), a federally funded, low-income residential energy conservation program. The program provides free home energy conservation services to low-income Michigan homeowners and renters. These services reduce energy use and lower utility bills, thus creating more self-sufficient households.
Visit the state map of weatherization operators to find the action agency or non-profit organization that provides service in your county. For more information about the Weatherization Program contact your local weatherization operator or call 517-335-3094. Only local weatherization operators can make eligibility determinations for this program due to many variables.
| Total number of households receiving assistance in 2006 | 11,541 |
|---|---|
| Percent elderly | 13% |
| Percent with children | 42% |
| Percent with disabilities | 17% |
Michigan Weatherization Overview
The Weatherization Assistance Program Technical Assistance Center (WAPTAC) publishes a summary of funding, contacts, and links to state directives for local weatherization agencies involving standards for service.
Energy and Low-Income Heating Assistance (LIHEAP) in Michigan
Complete List of Michigan's Low-Income Energy Programs
The National Energy Accessibility and Affordability Project (NEAAP) publishes a complete list of the programs available to low-income households in the state, including those funded by federal and state governments, Michigan utilities, and charities. NEAAP publishes this list as part of the LIHEAP Clearinghouse, which is maintained on the National Center for Appropriate Technology Web site and receives support from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The list also includes LIHEAP contacts in Michigan. Under federal rules, Michigan can use up to 25% of its LIHEAP funds for weatherization.
State Energy Assistance Programs
- State Emergency Relief (SER)
SER is a crisis intervention program and covers needs such as payment for heating fuel, electricity, and home repairs. Eligibility is based on demonstration of immediate need, income, and assets. Payment for heating fuel has an annual maximum of $350 to $700 depending on the fuel type. Energy-related home repairs have a $1,500 lifetime limit per household.
The SER program is administered by local Family Independence Agency offices. An application is needed to request assistance and an appointment is generally required. For more information, call the FIA Energy Hotline at 1-800-292-5650. - The Heat and Warmth Fund (THAW)
THAW is funded statewide by individuals, businesses, community organizations, utilities, and fuel companies. You can call 1-800-552-1183 for more information.
Michigan Publications and Links
Some of the following documents are available as Adobe Acrobat PDFs. Download Adobe Reader.
DOE Publications
Weatherization Is a Hit in Michigan (PDF 106 KB)
DOE's Weatherization Assistance Program publishes this short fact sheets summarizing accomplishments and funding statistics; 2 pp.; October 2001.
Michigan Publications
More Weatherization Publications
WAPTAC Library
Search the Weatherization Assistance Program Technical Assistance Center library for publications.