The Stimulus bill signed on February 17, 2009 made some significant changes to the energy efficiency tax credits.

- The tax credits that were previously effective for 2009, have been extended to 2010 as well.
- The tax credit has been raised from 10% to 30%.
- The tax credits that were for a specific dollar amount (ex $300 for a CAC), have been converted to 30% of the cost.
- The maximum credit has been raised from $500 to $1500 for the two years (2009-2010).  However, some improvements such as geothermal heat pumps, solar water heaters and solar panels are not subject to the $1,500.
- The $200 cap on windows has been removed.

For more information on these program, click http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=tax_credits.tx_index#s1.

MAHB members are the best for your home.  To find a building professional in your area contact one of the following local home builder associations:  (Download PDF) or click on the name below for direct website connection and builder/remodelers for that area.

HBA of Barry County

Serving Counties: Barry

Battle Creek AHB

Serving Counties: Calhoun 

Bay County HBA

Serving Counties: Bay 

HBA of Central Michigan

Serving Counties: Clare, Gratiot, Isabella  

BA of Metropolitan Flint

Serving Counties: Genesee  

Home & BA of Greater Grand Rapids

Serving Counties: Kent, East Ottawa, Ionia, Montcalm  

HBA of the Grand Traverse

Serving Counties: Antrim, Benzie, Grand Traverse, Kalkaska, Leelanu  

HBA of the Holland Area 

Serving Counties: Allegan, Southwest Ottawa 

HBA of Jackson 

Serving Counties: Jackson  

HBA of Greater Kalamazoo 

Serving Counties: Kalamazoo, St. Joseph, Van Buren  

Greater Lansing Home Builders and Remodelers Association 

Serving Counties: Clinton, Eaton, Ingham  

HBA of Lapeer 

Serving Counties: Lapeer  

Lenawee County AHB

Serving Counties: Lenawee  

Little Traverse AHB 

Serving Counties: Charlevoix, Emmet, Otsego 

HBA of Livingston 

Serving Counties: Livingston  

HBA of Mecosta County 

Serving Counties: Mecosta 

Mid-Eastern Michigan HBA - 989.846.6517

Serving Counties: Arenac, Gladwin 

HBA of Midland County 

Serving Counties: Midland 

Mid-Northern Michigan HBA 

Serving Counties: Iosco, Ogemaw, Oscoda 

HBA of Monroe County 

Serving Counties: Monroe 

Northeastern Michigan HBA 

Serving Counties: Alcona, Alpena, Montmorency, Presque Isle 

Northwest Michigan HBA 

Serving Counties: Missaukee, Osceola, Wexford 

HBA of Saginaw 

Serving Counties: Saginaw 

HBA of Shiawassee County 

Serving Counties: Shiawassee 

Shoreline BA 

Serving Counties: Muskegon, Northwest Ottawa 

BIA of Southeastern Michigan 

Serving Counties: Macomb, Oakland, St. Clair, Wayne 

Southwestern Michigan HBA 

Serving Counties: Berrien, Cass 

Straits Area BA 

Serving Counties: Cheboygan 

HBA of the Thumb - 810.648.0100

Serving Counties: Huron, Sanilac, Tuscola 

Tri-Lakes HBA 

Serving Counties: Crawford, Roscommon 

Upper Peninsula BA 

Serving Counties: Alger, Baraga, Chippewa, Delta, Dickinson, Gogebic, Houghton, Iron, Keweenaw, Luce, Mackinaw, Marquette, Menominee, Ontonagon, Schoolcraft 

Builders and Remodelers Association of Greater Ann Arbor 

Serving Counties: Washtenaw  

HBA of West Michigan 

Serving Counties: Lake, Mason, Manistee, Oceana, Western Newaygo