Need a Little Help With Heating? Check out Tax Incentives and Rebates

How many of us dread the day when we can no longer make do with just wearing an extra layer and having to turn the heat on? Thinking about heating your home this winter can be overwhelming, especially after last year’s frigid temperatures. Heating your home more efficiently can help to make this task a little less daunting. However, sometimes making considerable energy improvements can be significant investments. The good news is there are many ways to receive help, support, and incentives for heating energy improvements. Check it out!

Federal & State Tax Credits

The U.S. Department of Energy website lists all of the federal tax credits and tax credits for each state that we could receive for specific energy improvements in our homes.

Utility Company Incentives

In Michigan, utility companies such as Consumers Energy and DTE generally offer rebates and incentives for heating energy improvements. A qualified heating and cooling company will know these rebates, but you can also check with the utility companies for more information.

Banks

For more information about these means of financially heating your home, contact FLAME! Also, check out FLAME blog for ways of increasing energy efficiency on a smaller scale. For example, consider making a draft stopper!