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Solar in Michigan

Here's what generally applies to solar in Michigan. This page is educational: Power Done Better installs in Southwest Florida, so for Michigan we can point you toward what applies and, where we can, refer you to a trusted local pro.

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Educational + referral only. Power Done Better installs in Southwest Florida. This page is educational information about solar rules in Michigan — we don't provide local installation there, but we're happy to point you toward what applies and, where we can, refer you to a local resource.
Net metering

What you get for exported power

Policy type: Net billing (below-retail export credit) — varies by utility.

Traditional net metering was replaced by the Distributed Generation (DG) Program under Public Act 235 (2023). Systems ≤20 kW get bill credits for exports; the outflow (export) credit is LOWER than the inflow (retail) rate and varies by utility. Not the 1:1 retail deal of full-net-metering states.

Typical export credit
DTE ~$0.0775–$0.14/kWh; Consumers ~$0.09–$0.16/kWh (varies)
Varies by utility
Yes
Incentives

Programs on the table

Program terms and budgets change — treat these as a starting point and confirm current status.

DTE residential solar upfront rebate

active

Upfront rebate for solar installed in DTE territory.

  • Amount: $2.40/W (per reporting; verify current)
  • Administered by: DTE Energy

DTE Solar Currents (performance-based incentive)

active

Pays per kWh produced regardless of self-use vs. export.

  • Administered by: DTE Energy
Taxes

Credits & exemptions

State solar tax credit

No

No statewide personal solar income tax credit.

Property tax exemption

Yes

Solar treated favorably for property tax in specific situations; verify by jurisdiction.

Sales tax exemption

No

No general statewide solar sales tax exemption.

SREC market

None

No active residential SREC market in Michigan.

Utilities

Who most homeowners have here

Your exact terms depend on your utility — this is the shortlist most visitors fall under.

  • DTE Energy
  • Consumers Energy
  • Lansing Board of Water & Light
The bottom line

What this means for you

Michigan no longer offers 1:1 retail net metering — under the Distributed Generation program the credit you get for exported power is lower than what you pay for power, and the exact number depends on your utility (DTE vs. Consumers vs. municipal). Utility rebates (notably DTE's) can offset upfront cost. Because export credits are below retail, self-consumption and battery storage matter more here than in a full-net-metering state.

Before you decide

Read this the right way

Rules, rates, and incentives change and vary by utility — confirm current terms with your utility and a licensed installer before deciding. Any figures shown here are cited educational estimates, not a quote, and not a guarantee of savings or eligibility. Nationwide in 2026: the federal residential solar tax credit (IRC Section 25D, the 30% ITC) expired 12/31/2025, so a cash or loan purchase placed in service in 2026 gets $0 federal residential credit — there is no 2026 residential credit. Lease/PPA (third-party-owned) systems may still access the business credit (Section 48E) through 2027. This is general information, not tax, legal, or financial advice. Sources are listed below, last verified 2026-08-17.

Sources

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We install in Southwest Florida

We don't install in Michigan, so we won't pretend to be your local expert. If you're in Michigan, use the sources on this page to check your utility and DSIRE — and if you want, we can point you toward a trusted local pro.

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