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What Can You Do About Michigan’s Rising Energy Rates?

DTE rates have risen multiple times, and now the company is requesting a $574.1 million rate increase from state regulators. Here’s what you can do about it.

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Understanding Tax Incentives for Commercial Solar Projects in Michigan

Going solar doesn’t have break the bank. Learn more about the various federal and Michigan commercial solar tax incentives you can take advantage of.

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Solar Incentives & Assistance in Detroit, MI

Going solar is easier and more cost-effective now than ever before for home and property owners in Detroit, MI, primarily due to the many available assistance programs.

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Solar Incentives & Assistance in Ann Arbor, MI

Ann Arbor has one of the most extensive plans for minimizing the effects of climate change.

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What Michigan’s New Energy Policy Act Means for Homeowners Under HOAs

Learn how Michigan’s new Homeowners’ Energy Policy Act impacts HOA restrictions on solar panel installations. Learn more from Solar MicroGrid today!

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Calculating ROI for Commercial Rooftop Solar Systems

Discover how to calculate the ROI of commercial rooftop solar systems. See how your business can save money with clean energy.

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Recovering Profits for a Disaster Recovery Facility

The Challenge Specializing in textile and soft goods recovery, this growing business faced rising energy costs and needed a cost-effective, ecofriendly solution that could scale with them. Within a week of reaching out, Solar Micro Grid Systems (SMGS) provided a comprehensive energy consultation, analyzing peak usage and future equipment needs. Thanks to their hands-on approach, […]

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MI Solar for All

Administered by the State of Michigan, this program received $156 million from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to support solar development for low-income and disadvantaged communities through financial assistance for rooftop solar, community solar, and energy storage.

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Residential Clean Energy Credit

Homeowners can claim a 30% tax credit on the cost of installing solar photovoltaic (PV) systems. This credit applies to systems installed between January 1, 2017, and December 31, 2034, with a gradual reduction in percentage starting in 2033. IRS – Residential Clean Energy Credit.

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Michigan Home Energy Incentives Calculator

Developed by Rewiring America, this tool helps residents identify available federal and state-specific tax credits, incentives, and rebates to improve home efficiency, weatherize, and electrify.

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Lean and Green Michigan PACE

The Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) program offers financing for commercial, industrial, multifamily housing, agricultural, and nonprofit properties to install solar systems with no upfront costs. Residential homeowners are not eligible.

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Michigan Saves Home Energy Loan Program

This program provides homeowners with low-interest loans ranging from $1,000 to $50,000 for energy efficiency upgrades, including solar panel installations. Loan terms can extend up to 10 years.

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