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MI Solar for All

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Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy

MI Solar for All

The MI Solar for All program (MI SFA) will support solar development for thousands of households in low-income and disadvantaged communities across Michigan through direct financial assistance for rooftop solar, community solar, energy storage, and enabling upgrades, as well as workforce development, community outreach, and technical assistance opportunities.

Residential households participating in MI SFA are expected to receive a benefit equivalent to an average 20% reduction on their electricity bill.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) $7 billion Solar for All (SFA) competition awarded 60 grants to U.S. states, territories, tribal governments, municipalities, and eligible nonprofits. It helps to expand the number of low-income and disadvantaged communities primed for distributed solar investment, enabling millions of households to access affordable, resilient, and clean solar energy. 

Michigan received $156 million for MI Solar for All. The MI SFA program will be designed with input from interested parties.

The future is bright. Look for these resources soon:

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Engagement and input opportunities

Help inform the development of MI Solar for All program offerings by engaging and sharing your thoughts

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Learn about MI Solar for All community solar opportunities and how your community might benefit

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More information to come on how to join the prequalified vendor list

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Learn about MI Solar for All funding opportunities
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As a renter or homeowner, learn about your eligibility for residential roof-top solar

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Links to different State of Michigan and other partner organization resources

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Utilities can partner with us in multiple ways, including braiding of funds, customer referrals, and innovative pilots

Sign up to stay in touch

If you are interested in receiving updates on MI SFA and upcoming engagement opportunities or want to get involved in the program, please fill out our MI Solar for All Interest Form and sign up for our email bulletin.

MI Solar for All Interest Form

Subscribe to MI Solar for All program updates

Individuals who previously completed the MI Solar for All Interest Form should have been automatically added to the subscription list. However, if you are not receiving updates, please re-submit the form.

Anticipated program timeline

Below is the current estimated timeline for the rollout of the MI Solar for All program.

Milestone

Timeline

State submits Solar for All application to EPA October 2023
EPA announces SFA awards April 2024
Conference engagement session May 2024
State negotiates with EPA to revise work plan June-November 2024
State onboards MI SFA program director October 2024
Planning consultant request for proposals (RFP) released October 2024
Planning consultant onboarded January 2025*
Program design and stakeholder engagement January - December 2025
MI SFA pilot opportunities begin Summer 2025*
Program implementer RFP released Summer 2025*
Program rollout begins January 2026*
Program implementation January 2026 - June 2029
*Tentative date

Contact information

If you have any questions about the MI Solar for All program, please contact EGLE-MISFA@Michigan.gov