Find Rebates for Compressed Air Upgrades
Compressed air is one of the most expensive utilities in your industrial facility, accounting for 30% or more of your facility’s energy bill.
Savings at a Glance
Compressed Air
Average Rebate Amount
$5,638
Average Energy Savings
80,819 kWh
Free Nozzles
Average Savings Per Nozzle
$115
Average Energy Savings
2,650 kWh
Simple Compressed Air Upgrades That Pay Off
Find and Repair Leaks
Compressed air leaks can cause a loss of 20-30% of your systems production. Fixing leaks is a quick, low-cost way to save energy and improve the efficiency of your current system. Energy savings typically offset the cost of the project in less than one year, making it a great way to improve your production with minimal to no down time.
Free Compressed Air Nozzles
With our free nozzle replacement program, we can replace your fixed or handheld nozzles at no cost to you. You could save up to $3,600 and 72,000 kWh annually per nozzle and reduce your overall compressed air use (CFM) by up to 75%. These nozzles meet OSHA standards and will also decrease the noise level up to 10 dBA. To get your free nozzles, contact us to schedule an appointment with one of our Energy Advisors.
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 Energy Efficient Compressed Air 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.
| Compressed Air Upgrade | Description |
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| Compressed Air Nozzles | Replace your current inefficient engineered and handheld nozzles and receive rebates. Requirements vary based on nozzle type and size. |
| Leak Repair Audit | Hire a certified auditor to survey your compressed air system for leaks and repair at least 50% of total leakage. System must be electrically driven with rated power of at least 50 hp and a minimum of 2,000 annual run hours. |
| Compressors | Change your system from a fixed speed to variable speed drive (VSD) depending on your needs. Rebates are also available for multiple compressor systems or custom compressor needs. |
| Air Dryers | Replace a non-cycling refrigerated compressed air dryer with an efficient model using cycling thermal mass, variable speed or digital scroll technology. New dryers may be free-standing or factory-installed. |
| Storage Tanks | Storage tanks are a great way to save energy on your trim compressor. Get rebates when you add a new storage tank or increase the capacity of an existing tank. |
| No-Loss Condensate Drains | Replace timed or manual drains with no-loss condensate drains that continuously monitor and remove condensate without releasing compressed air. Standard factory-installed drains in compressors and dryers are not eligible. |
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.
Compressed Air Nozzles Replace your current inefficient engineered and handheld nozzles and receive rebates. Requirements vary based on nozzle type and size.
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Leak Repair Audit
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Compressors
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Air Dryers Replace a non-cycling refrigerated compressed air dryer with an efficient model using cycling thermal mass, variable speed or digital scroll technology. New dryers may be free-standing or factory-installed.
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Storage Tanks Storage tanks are a great way to save energy on your trim compressor. Get rebates when you add a new storage tank or increase the capacity of an existing tank.
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No-Loss Condensate Drains Replace timed or manual drains with no-loss condensate drains that continuously monitor and remove condensate without releasing compressed air. Standard factory-installed drains in compressors and dryers are not eligible.
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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 Compressed Air Rebates
DTE commercial and industrial customers in good standing are eligible for compressed air rebates. You must be a DTE electric customer, since compressed air measures are tied to electric energy use.
A reservation is strongly encouraged for all compressed air projects and is required before starting any custom project. Reserving your project pre-approves your rebate amount and holds funding 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.
A qualifying audit must measure compressor kW, pressure and flow rate and include a leak detection survey that identifies leaks by location and size in CFM. You must repair at least 50% of the total leakage identified. See the Program Rebate Catalog for full documentation requirements.
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.
Yes, you can apply for multiple energy efficiency upgrades in a single application. For example, if you’re upgrading your LED case lighting and adding night covers in the same project, both can be included. Contact a DTE Energy Advisor at (855) 748-2525 or email saveenergy@dteenergy.com to confirm which upgrades can be combined for your specific business.
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