Need to find a contractor or financing?
Michigan Saves is a non-profit green bank that facilitates low-interest financing for green upgrades such as solar installations and energy efficiency improvements. It works with a wide variety of contractors in the area who perform home and energy upgrade-related work. Find a contractor. Look for contractors who have earned their "Electrification Badge," indicating additional training on deep efficiency.
Financial assistance for income-qualified households and families for energy upgrades:
• Washtenaw County Home Weatherization Assistance Program provides free weatherization services to qualified Washtenaw County residents. The program is implemented in partnership with the U.S. Department of Energy and is designed to help residents lower their utility bills. They perform a free energy audit and from the results of that audit, and provide eligible repairs on the home for free, for eligible homeowners or renters.
• Habitat for Humanity of Huron Valley provides critical home repairs, exterior projects, appliance replacements and other home improvements for families, individuals, seniors and veterans in Greater Washtenaw County who are of qualifying-income.
• Barrier Busters is a group of 100+ social service agencies committed to improving services and responding to emergencies for Washtenaw County residents in need. This can include home improvements.
• A2ZERO Aging in Place Efficiency partners with qualified older adults to help them remain in their homes for as long as possible. Improvements to lower energy bills can be covered by this funding for eligible community members.
