Build a Solid, Energy-Smart Foundation
Designing energy efficiency into a new facility from the start can deliver 10–50% greater energy performance compared to standard construction, while avoiding costly future retrofits. Early planning lets you maximize energy savings, qualify for rebates and lock in lower operating costs for the life of your building.
Savings at a Glance
Electric
Average Rebate Amount
$3,703
Average Energy Savings
50,905 kWh
Gas
Average Rebate Amount
$147
Average Energy Savings
388 CCF
Simple Steps to Savings
1. Plan Your Project
Contact with an Energy Advisor to review your goals and identify energy-saving upgrades for your business.
2. Complete Your Upgrade
Install qualifying equipment yourself, a contractor of your choice or choose a DTE participating contractor.
Common Interior Lighting Rebates
Rebate funds are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Some upgrades require a reservation. Have questions?
Need personalized help? Fill out our contact form, call us (855) 748-2525 or email saveenergy@dteenergy.com.
| Lighting Rebate | Description |
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| Interior LED Lighting | Upgrade interior lamps or fixtures to LED across any operating schedule — from single-shift to 24/7 operations. |
| Occupancy Sensors | Automatically turn off lights in intermittently occupied interior spaces with qualifying occupancy or vacancy sensors. Note: replacing existing sensors doesn't qualify. |
| Lighting Controls | A range of interior controls qualify, including central lighting controls, daylight sensors, multilevel switching controls, networked and stairwell controls. |
| Agricultural Lighting and Controls | Replace older grow lights with high intensity discharge (HID) lights. Available for indoor horticultural facilities that operate year-round. |
Common New Construction Rebates
Rebate funds are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Some upgrades require a reservation. Have questions?
Need personalized help? Fill out our contact form, call us (855) 748-2525 or email saveenergy@dteenergy.com.
| New Construction Upgrades | Description |
|---|---|
| Lighting Power Density (LPD) Interior | Install energy-efficient interior lighting with a watts-per-square-foot value at least 10% below the ASHRAE 90.1-2019 baseline. COMcheck or the program’s LPD worksheet is required for buildings over 5,000 square feet. |
| Lighting Power Density (LPD) Exterior | Install energy-efficient exterior lighting with a watts-per-square-foot value at least 10% below the ASHRAE 90.1-2019 baseline for your site type. Fixtures must operate dusk-to-dawn or at least four hours per night. |
| LEED Whole Building | Earn rebates based on energy savings validated through LEED certification at the Silver, Gold or Platinum level. Rebates are paid upon certification using GBCI-verified kWh and Mcf savings values. |
| Major Renovation | When changing the use of an existing space, adding or upgrading energy efficient equipment can qualify for rebates. Newly purchased buildings and process improvements also qualify. |
Common Energy Efficient Refrigeration Rebates
Rebate funds are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Some upgrades require a reservation. Have questions?
Need personalized help? Fill out our contact form, call us (855) 748-2525 or email saveenergy@dteenergy.com.
Lighting Power Density (LPD) Interior Install energy-efficient interior lighting with a watts-per-square-foot value at least 10% below the ASHRAE 90.1-2019 baseline. COMcheck or the program’s LPD worksheet is required for buildings over 5,000 square feet.
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Lighting Power Density (LPD) Exterior
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LEED Whole Building
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Major Renovation When changing the use of an existing space, adding or upgrading energy efficient equipment can qualify for rebates. Newly purchased buildings and process improvements also qualify.
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Rebate Resources
Rebate Catalog
The catalog lists equipment and specifications for all available energy efficiency upgrades.
Rebate Calculator
Use our rebate tool to see how much you can potentially earn in rebates for energy efficiency upgrades.
Frequently Asked Questions about New Construction Rebates
Your new construction must be a DTE-serviced facility and exceed Michigan's ASHRAE 90.1-2019 code. Multifamily customers are not eligible for this program but can participate in the DTE Multifamily Program.
The LEED Whole Building approach is for projects pursuing LEED certification and pays rebates based on GBCI-verified energy savings at the Silver, Gold or Platinum level. The Systems Approach doesn’t require LEED certification and offers predetermined rebates for individual measures like lighting power density, VFDs and HVAC. The two approaches cannot be combined on the same project.
A reservation is strongly encouraged for all new construction projects and is required for custom measures. Submitting a reservation pre-approves your rebate amount and holds funds from DTE’s limited rebate pool. Starting work before receiving your reservation letter could disqualify you from receiving a rebate.
Submit your reservation application online before any work begins — including removing old equipment. DTE has up to 14 days to conduct any required pre-upgrade inspections. Once approved, you'll receive a reservation letter confirming your funds are held. From there, you have 90 days to complete your project or until Nov. 30, 2026.
Submit your application online along with required documentation including itemized invoices and manufacturers' specification sheets. You're not required to use a participating contractor to complete your project.
Your final rebate application must be submitted within 60 days of project completion or by Nov. 30, 2026, whichever comes first. If you received a reservation, your project must be completed within 90 days of your reservation letter. Applications submitted after the deadline may be canceled.
Yes, you can apply for multiple measures in a single application. Electric and gas rebates can be combined if you’re a DTE customer for both services. The Systems Approach and LEED Whole Building approach cannot be used together on the same project. Contact a DTE Energy Advisor to confirm which measures can be combined for your specific project.
Let’s Find Your Energy Savings
Call to speak with a DTE Energy Advisor, fill out our online form or email saveenergy@dteenergy.com
Let’s Find Your Energy Savings
Share a few details about your business, and we’ll connect you with a DTE Energy Advisor. They’ll help you identify upgrades that reduce energy use and qualify for rebates.
