Michigan Heating Credit Deadline | Flint News

Flint News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Sep 2, 2026 · 1m

Michigan residents, don’t miss the deadline—apply by month’s end for the Home Heating Tax Credit, averaging $171 back to ease winter bills. Open to both homeowners and renters meeting income limits, it’s made simpler with free tax help via 2-1-1 or United Way. But the bigger picture? Regulators are pushing lawmakers to overhaul how energy giants like DTE and Consumers Energy profit, aiming to stop annual rate hikes as natural gas prices have surged 180% year-over-year. This credit helps now—but advocates want lasting solutions to keep families warm without breaking the bank. Listen in…