SESSION #1: TA Network Kickoff & Federal Funding Landscape Update

Slides - MI Healthy Climate TA Network Overview 

Slides - Federal Funding Landscape Update by EPN and L4GG

Zoom Recording - Feb 27, 2025

SESSION #2: Informal Networking & Lunch Chat

Slides

SESSION #3: Introduction to Direct Pay

MI Healthy Climate TA Network Intro to Direct Pay Webinar recording and Slides - March 13, 2025

MIO TAC Introduction to Elective Pay (Direct Pay) Webinar  and Slides (longer webinar recorded Jan 8, 2025)

See Direct Pay Resources below

SESSION #4: Federal Funding Updates and GGRF

Zoom Recording

Intro Slides 

Slides - TA Spotlight - MML and Michigan Green Communities

Slides - Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund Presentation Slides

Slides - Federal Funding Update by L4GG

Public Sector Consultants, Concept Paper - Capital Area Sustainability Partnership Community Solar Feasibility Study: An Assessment of the Potential for Community Solar in the Lansing Area

From Michigan Infrastructure Office (MIO) Elective Pay (Direct Pay)

• MIO TAC website - find filing deadlines, recordings of past office hours, third party resources, FAQ, and more

• Elective Pay Checklist, Factsheet, and more

• MIO TAC Introduction to Elective Pay (Direct Pay) Webinar  and  Slides  (longer webinar recorded on Jan 8, 2025)

• TAC application for accounting TA - apply now!

• Sign up for emails about Direct Pay here

• Eligible entities can email us with questions at mieog-michiganinfrastructure@michigan.gov 

From Lawyers for Good Government (L4GG), Environmental Protection Network (EPN), and U.S. Treasury

• A Framework for Providing Technical Assistance and Capacity Building to State and Local Governments for the Use of Elective Pay

guidance to maximize the use of elective pay in developing clean energy projects, U.S. Treasury

• L4GG Guidance Brief: IRA Credits, Direct Pay, and the 2024 Elections

guidance on likely future of tax credits under IRA, Lawyers for Good Government

From CPC Center

• Building Jobs & Sustainable Public Energy In Local Communities - Toolkit for Organizers

• Cash for Communities: Leveraging Historic Federal Funds for Racial, Economic, and Climate Justice

• Direct Pay: Building Jobs & Sustainable Public Energy in Local Communities | FAQS on How to Protect Direct Pay Project Workers 

• A Step-by-Step Guide to Worker Protection Requirements

• A Roadmap for Direct Pay Project Success

• Building Justice into Clean Energy Policy:  A Checklist for Policy Makers, Advocates, and Organizers

• Webinar 9.13.23 Sustainable Energy for All: Building Public Clean Energy and Good Green Jobs with Direct Pay

From Elective Pay Lighthouse Cohort Partners (view page)

• IRS has put out resources to help folks understand the registration process, including an overview for local governments, FAQs and a pre-filing registration user guide.

• World Resources Institute created an Inflation Reduction Act Roadmap for Cities and also coordinates trainings and technical assistance on elective pay and IRA implementation for local governments.

• Lawyers for Good Government (L4GG) provides extensive information, fact sheets, and worksheets on their Elective Pay and IRA Tax Incentives Resources page that can help you plan and prepare for elective pay filing. L4GG also provides an ability to ask a legal question of its large expert attorney network and publishes all previous answers. Use L4GG’s Clean Energy Tax Navigator and new guidance brief to draft RFPs for Projects Claiming IRA Credits.

• The Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) aggregates information on finance-oriented questions including portal submissions; timing of IRS, financial statement and audit processes; financial statement recognition of credits, and strategic financial planning. GFOA has best practices and IRA implementation resources for states, localities and instrumentalities that you may find helpful in planning.

• Electrification Coalition provides technical assistance and resources for vehicle elective pay credits.

The Michigan Home Energy Rebates program (MiHER) consists of two programs: the Home Efficiency Rebates (HOMES, IRA Section 50121) and the Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates (HEAR, IRA Section 50122).

The Home Efficiency Rebates will provide funding to lower the upfront cost of whole-home energy efficiency upgrades in primary homes and apartments, aiding retrofitting and electrification efforts. The Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates will provide funding to lower the cost of efficient electric technologies in single-family and multifamily homes.

Michigan received $210 million for MiHER. Of this, $105.7 million is allocated for the HOMES and $105.3 million is allocated for HEAR.

LEARN MORE:

Michigan Residents

As a renter or homeowner, discover which repairs or upgrades are eligible for a rebate for your primary residence.

Contractors

Prequalified contractors will gain access to offer rebates to qualified households for energy efficiency and electrification improvements

Utilities

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

Regional rebate allocations

Understand how funding is being distributed across Michigan.

Solar for Savings - MI Solar for All Pilot Project Applications now open!

ABOUT

State of Michigan's EGLE is excited to announce that applications are now open for the Solar for Savings grant competition under the MI Solar for All Program and the MI Healthy Climate Challenge! This is your opportunity to apply for funding that supports MI Solar for All pilot projects designed to deliver savings to low-income households, increase energy resilience, and shape the future of solar accessibility in Michigan. Apply now and help transform Michigan’s solar future!

FUNDING

Total Funding Available: up to $8.875 million

LINKS

Learn More About Solar for Savings

View the Request for Proposal

Complete the Solar for Savings Application at the EGLE Office of Climate and Energy’s Solar for Savings page

IMPORTANT DATES

First Review Deadline: May 30, 2025

Second Review Deadline: June 30, 2025

Third Review Deadline: July 30, 2025 

WHAT IT FUNDS

1. Help reduce energy burdens experienced by low-income households by delivering a benefit (directly or indirectly) equivalent to, at a minimum, an annual average 20% electricity bill reduction from implementation of MI Solar for All program investments (solar, storage, and enabling upgrades) and evaluate the impacts of the benefits provided to participating low-income households.  The benefits provided to program beneficiaries must be inclusive of any costs they incur to participate in MI Solar for All program offerings. 

2. Increase access to wealth building opportunities and solar ownership by helping to address ownership barriers through different financial strategies and other program assistance. 

3. Install new renewable energy generation and energy storage to help Michigan reduce carbon emissions and increase energy resiliency.  

4. Seek partnerships and additional funding sources to expand the program’s impact and reach through activities like stacking and braiding of resources and integrating with complementary programs. 

5. Reduce potential risks to program investment performance by developing plans to ensure quality control of assets funded by MI Solar for All and promoting adoption of best practices and industry standards for quality installations as well as operations and maintenance of program funded assets.

6. Support high-quality, high-wage careers through workforce training and industry development investments in program related areas and create opportunities for low-income individuals. 

7. Develop flexible community assistance and educational opportunities to support Michigan communities to address needs pertinent to MI Solar for All success. 

EPN staff can help you apply for $75,000-$350,000 through the Environmental Justice Thriving Communities Grantmakers (Grantmakers) Program via their step-by-step Application Guide, including: information on regional Grantmakers opportunities, a Budgets for Beginners Worksheet and Presentation, information on projects that do and don't trigger a Quality Assurance Project Plan, and more! Please go to EPN's website for additional information.

Grants will support projects that focus on issues including, but not limited to:

• Environmental health

• Air, soil, and water quality

• Healthy homes

• Access to healthy food

• Stormwater and green infrastructure

• Emergency preparedness

• Disaster resilience

• Environmental job training

View official grant program website

State of Michigan Funding

• MI Funding Hub

• EGLE Funding Opportunities

• MI Dept. of Agriculture and Rural Development

• Tribal Factsheet for Federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) Grants

Federal Funding

• Grants.gov

• Funding Clearinghouse - Energy Communities

• Climate Program Portal

• American Made Challenges: Prize Opportunities

• EV Funding Finder (Electrification Coalition)

• Empower Innovation

• Federal Funding for Decarbonization (RMI / WRI)

• Funding and Incentives Resource Hub - Better Buildings Solutions Center

• Climate Resilience and Adaptation Funding Toolbox (EPA CRAFT)

• Frontline Resource Institute

• EJ TCTAC Grant Database

• DOE Clean Energy Infrastructure Funding Opportunity Exchange

• DOE Office of Indian Energy Policy and Programs - Funding Opportunities

• DOE State Clean Energy Programs (SCEP) - Funding Opportunities

• Dept. of Interior - Tribes: Access to Capital Clearinghouse

• Dept. of Interior (DOI) - Tribal Resilience Federal Funding Resources

• DOT: List of Transportation-related Funding Opportunities

• DOT Discretionary Dashboard

• EPA Green Infrastructure Funding Opportunities

• EPA Environmental Justice Grants

• EPA Pollution Prevention Grants

• New Electricity Incentives

• EJ Thriving Communities Grantmaking Program

• Environmental Protection Network - List of Federal Funding

• Office of Indian Energy Funding Opportunity Exchange

From State of Michigan Dept. of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE)

Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund

From State of Michigan Dept. of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE)

• MI Healthy Climate Plan (read PDF)

• MI Healthy Climate Plan Conference, Detroit, MI - April 22-23, 2025 register here