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MI Solar for All
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.
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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
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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 |
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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 |