Michigan Home Heating Credit: What Is An Energy Draft & When Will It Arrive After "Completed" Status?

Just got an update on my home heating credit claim in Michigan through the Michigan Department of Treasury eServices portal. I checked my Individual Income Tax section and saw they processed my claim. According to the eServices portal, it shows they received it on Jan 31, 2025, and then on Feb 8, 2025, they marked it as completed. When I log into the Michigan Department of Treasury eServices Individual Income Tax section, I can see the following timeline: Date: Jan 31, 2025 Description: We have received your Home Heating Credit Claim. Date: Feb 8, 2025 Description: Home Heating Credit Claim is completed. Date: Feb 8, 2025 Description: You were issued an energy draft in the amount of $. Allow up to 7 business days to receive this energy draft by mail. The latest update from Feb 8 says "You were issued an energy draft" and mentions to allow up to 7 business days to receive it by mail. I'm confused - does this mean they're sending me a check or paying my utility company directly? I'm watching my mailbox but want to know exactly what to expect. I noticed they didn't list the actual amount of the energy draft in the description on the portal, just "in the amount of $" followed by instructions about allowing 7 business days for mail delivery. I checked the URL at the bottom and it shows etreas.michigan.gov. Anyone know how this works with these energy drafts from the Michigan Treasury? Is this something I need to endorse over to my utility company, or can I deposit it in my account? And why wouldn't they show the amount on the portal?

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Dylan Wright

Your Home Heating Credit Claim has gone through three key stages according to the Michigan Treasury portal: initial receipt on January 31, 2025, completion on February 8, 2025, and the issuance of an energy draft that same day. The energy draft is a specialized payment voucher - it's different from a regular check because it can only be used for heating expenses. While you'll receive it directly in your mailbox (within 7 business days of February 8), you can't cash it like a normal check. Instead, you'll need to provide this draft to your utility company, who will apply it to your heating bills. The Treasury portal provides a clear timeline of your claim's processing - from submission to approval in just over a week. This is a typical processing timeframe for Michigan Home Heating Credits during the peak filing season. The portal's status updates through the Individual Income Tax section let you track each step, from receipt to completion to payment issuance. It's worth noting that energy drafts are Michigan's standard method for distributing Home Heating Credits, ensuring the funds are used specifically for their intended purpose of helping with heating costs.

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