Superior Watershed Partnership Michigan Energy Assistance Program (MEAP)

Depending on your income level there are assistance programs available to help!

Energy Bill Assistance:

• Electric, Heat

Energy Security Services:

• Energy & Financial Education, Referrals to Other Agencies, Department of Energy Home Energy Scores, Snugg Pro Energy Assessments, Utility EWR Referrals, Residential Solar

Available Assistance Programs:

The Michigan Energy Assistance Program (MEAP) provides energy payments and services to income eligible households. Approved households may receive direct payment assistance, enrollment into affordable payment plans, home energy assessments, and/or utility Energy Waste Reduction referrals.

MEAP is changing for the new grant term beginning October 1, 2025, so continue reading to find out how these changes will impact your household.

What’s new for MEAP beginning October 1^st 2025?

• More households will be eligible due to the increase from 150% Federal Poverty Level (FPL) to 60% State Median Income (SMI)
• A utility bill is no longer required to be past due for MEAP (this does not apply for LIHEAP/SER)
• Customers can apply for fuel oil and propane when they are at 30% for MEAP (this does not apply for LIHEAP/SER)
• The MEAP cap will be $2,500 per household for heat and electric (this does not apply for LIHEAP/SER)
• Households that are approved for Low-Income Heating Assistance Program (LIHEAP) State Emergency Relief (SER) (since October 2025), SSI, SDA and the Home Heating Credit will only need to fill out the MEAP Application once and will use the energy request form for additional assistance.
• Households with all other incomes will be required to fill out the MEAP Application and will need to provide updated income verification each time they request an assist.
• Due to the increased requirements and income verification, it could take up to 10 days to process applications.  We encourage households to be proactive and submit itemized utility bills as soon as they are received or contact us when they are at 30% of their deliverable fuel.

Who is eligible for MEAP?

Households that are at or below the 60% State Median Income (SMI) are eligible for MEAP energy assistance and Energy Security Services to include: needs assessments and referrals, creation of an energy security plan, enrollment in affordable payment plans with Consumers, DTE, SEMCO and UPPCO, budgeting services, energy conservation services, short and long-term case management and weatherization referrals.

Households that are Low-Income Home Assistance Program (LIHEAP/SER) eligible or at or below 150% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL) will also be eligible for Department of Energy Home Energy Scores or comprehensive assessments for the Michigan Home Energy Rebates (MiHER) program which can lead up to $34,000 in energy services. These programs are unique only to the Superior Watershed Partnership MEAP Grantee.

Refer to the chart to see if your household may be eligible for MEAP.  Please note that these numbers are a modified net income as certain deductions may apply.  Utilize the calculator tool below to more accurately calculate your household’s income.