SEMCO Energy Rebates and Free Insulation Program for Michigan Homeowners

Looking to make your home more comfortable and energy efficient?

Whether you’re planning insulation upgrades or you’re on a limited income and need help making your home healthier, SEMCO Energy has programs that could put money back in your pocket – or cover the cost entirely.

Here at RetroFoam of Michigan, we do everything we can to help homeowners save on their foam insulation projects. We help them identify grants, rebates, and tax credits that they could be eligible for, at no additional cost to them.

Let’s get down to business and take a look at these SEMCO Energy rebates and grants.

Income-Qualified? You Might Get Free Insulation

Through SEMCO’s Energy Efficiency Assistance Program, income-qualified homeowners and renters may be eligible to get free insulation, air sealing, and other energy-saving upgrades – no out-of-pocket costs required, according to the utility’s website.

What’s included:

• Free Home Energy Assessment (HEA)
• Free air sealing and draft reduction
• Free insulation (walls, attics, rim joists)
• Free upgrades like showerheads, thermostats, and more

Who qualifies:

You may be eligible if your household income falls at or below 250 percent of the Federal Poverty Level. Renters would need consent from the landlord.

The infographic below shows the annual income limits based on the household size.

SEMCO Energy Rebates for Insulation (Home Performance Program)

If you’re a SEMCO Energy customer and don’t qualify for the income-based assistance program, you could still get generous rebates for insulation and air sealing upgrades.

Here’s what’s available for 2025:

• Attic/Roof Insulation: Up to $750
• Above Grade Wall Insulation: Up to $400
• Kneewall Insulation: Up to $450
• Basement Wall Insulation: Up to $350
• Crawl Space Wall Insulation: Up to $100
• Floor Insulation: Up to $225
• Air Sealing: Up to $100
• Duct Sealing: Up to $175
• Attic Hatch (R-38): Up to $25
• Pull-Down Attic Stairs (R-38): Up to $50

To qualify:

1. Be a current SEMCO customer
2. Complete the work within the current calendar year
3. Submit your rebate package within 90 days of project completion

Rebate paperwork checklist:

• Paid-in-full invoice
• AHRI certificate (if applicable)
• Your SEMCO account number and bill
• Contractor info
• Completed and signed SEMCO rebate application

Health and Safety Barriers? SEMCO Might Still Help

Suppose your home needs mold remediation, asbestos removal, electrical repairs, or roof work that’s blocking your energy upgrades.

In that case, SEMCO may cover it – as long as it’s tied to your efficiency improvements.

Let RetroFoam Handle the Paperwork 

At RetroFoam of Michigan, we’re proud to help Michigan homeowners get every rebate or grant they qualify for.

When we complete your insulation project, we can take care of the SEMCO rebate or grant paperwork – saving you time and stress.

We don’t just seal up your home – we make sure you get the best deal, too. If you’d like to schedule an in-home consultation with one of our project managers, just fill out the form on our website or give us a call at 866-900-3626.

Key Points:

• Rebates up to $750 are available for insulation and air sealing upgrades for SEMCO Energy customers.
• Income-qualified homeowners and renters may get free insulation, air sealing, and energy-saving upgrades through SEMCO’s Energy Efficiency Assistance Program.
• Eligible upgrades include attic, wall, floor, basement, crawl space, and duct insulation, as well as air sealing and thermostat replacement.
• To qualify for the income-based program, households must earn 250 percent or less of the Federal Poverty Level.
• A Home Energy Audit (HEA) is required before work is scheduled and helps identify the most effective upgrades.
• SEMCO may also offer additional funding for health and safety repairs tied to energy efficiency upgrades.
• RetroFoam of Michigan can handle the rebate paperwork for qualifying homeowners.

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