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From heat waves and flooding to severe storms, climate-related weather events are becoming more common. ⛈️ Is your home prepared?

Read our blog on practical ways to improve your home's resilience, including upgrading insulation, installing energy efficient windows, reducing flood risk, and more. Plus, learn how Michigan Saves financing can help make these eligible improvements more affordable➡️

Weather the storm: Smart upgrades to make your home climate resilient As climate change intensifies, homeowners face increasing threats from extreme weather events. Enhancing your home’s climate resilience to these challenges is essential for safety, comfort, and preserving your property. Here are several strategies to protect your home.

☀️ Summer is a great time to tackle home improvement projects. 🏠 Whether you're upgrading your HVAC system, replacing a septic system, addressing lead hazards, or making other eligible improvements, Michigan Saves can help you find a trusted contractor near you.

Use our online “Find A Contractor” tool to connect with authorized contractors across Michigan and explore financing options.

🔎 Find a contractor: https://michigansaves.org/find-a-contractor/🔎

We’re excited to share that Verdant Commercial Capital has joined Michigan Saves’ commercial lender network!

Verdant brings flexible financing solutions designed to help Michigan Saves commercial customers move forward with energy improvement projects of all sizes. We’re thrilled to expand our financing options and support more commercial energy projects across Michigan.⚡️

Learn more: https://michigansaves.org/commercial-loans/

Chris and Marla Drury wanted greater energy independence for their family, and solar helped them get there. Their 3,600-watt solar PV system produces approximately 80% of their home's energy needs, saving an estimated $600+ annually. Read their full story: https://michigansaves.org/stories/chris-and-marla-drury/

☀️ Considering solar for your own home? Connect with a trusted contractor and explore financing options through Michigan Saves👉https://michigansaves.org/home-energy-improvements/

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If you're getting your grill on this weekend 🔥🌭🍔 we've got the perfect quick read for you 👇

Eco-friendly outdoor cooking: tips for an energy-saving summer barbecue It’s time for one of the best and most delicious parts of summer: outdoor grilling and barbecuing. Here’s how to keep your summer cookouts green and energy efficient.

🏠 Planning home improvement projects or renovations this summer? If your property was built before 1978, there may be layers of lead-based paint that can get disturbed and spread when sanding, cutting, or demolishing.

Get ahead of lead in your home with the Lead Poisoning Prevention Fund.

With free lead inspections, a network of certified lead abatement contractors, and a 50/50 cost share incentive, we make it easier to make your property lead safe. Learn more: https://michigansaves.org/leadfund/

Michigan Department of Health and Human Services

We’re proud of our continued partnership with the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy on the Septic Replacement Loan Program. This program helps make septic system replacements more accessible for Michigan homeowners.🏠 Read about the impact our program has had over the past two years⬇️⬇️

Failing septic systems can be costly for homeowners and harmful to nearby waterways.

Over the past 2 years, Michigan’s Septic Replacement Loan Program has helped 372 households repair or replace failing systems across the state — helping protect groundwater, rivers, and lakes while making these projects more affordable.

Learn more: https://go.mi.gov/pxrkp2539

Michigan Saves

For Michigan homeowners, spring can be a smart time to make energy-efficient home upgrades before summer demand (and energy bills) rise.📈 From faster scheduling to immediate savings, planning improvements now can maximize the comfort and long-term efficiency of your home.

🌼 Read more in our blog on spring energy upgrades 👇

Why spring is the smartest time to plan energy upgrades for your home Spring is here — and it offers a unique window between winter’s wear-and-tear and summer’s high energy demand, making it one of the most strategic times to plan and complete home energy upgrades.

Got questions about making improvements in your home or business? 🏡⚡We can help you get answers from the experts who do this work every day.

From energy upgrades and HVAC installations to septic replacement or lead abatement, submit your questions online (or explore past topics)!
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https://michigansaves.org/ask-a-contractor/