The State of Michigan is getting $159 million to lower the cost of community and rooftop solar for thousands of low-income and disadvantaged households.
The funding from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is expected to save eligible households 20 per cent on their utility bills.
The money will be administered through the MI Solar for All program, led by the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE), which aims to increase access to affordable solar energy.
“EGLE will invest the $159 million to accelerate the deployment of rooftop solar, community solar, and energy storage, provide resources for home upgrades like roof repairs that enable households to host rooftop solar, and partner with the Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity to invest in workforce development in targeted communities,” said a news release from Governor Gretchen Whitmer.
EGLE Director Phil Roos added the investment will help Michigan achieve a more sustainable future.
“Expanding access to renewable energy is critical, particularly for our low-income and environmental justice communities, to reducing pollution, protecting our world-class natural resources, and lowering energy costs for families,” Roos stated.
