Upgrade Your Exterior Lighting and Save
Outdoor LED lighting can cut your energy use by 50% or more compared to conventional exterior systems. Energy efficient lighting improves visibility, safety and security while helping illuminate parking lots, walkways and building exteriors more effectively. DTE rebates can help make upgrading your exterior lighting easier to afford.
Limited time offer! In addition to the standard rebate get an extra 40% rebate on eligible lighting products. Through November. 30, 2026. Funding is limited, so don't wait.
Savings at a Glance
Average Rebate Amount
$1,085
Average Energy Savings
16,500 kWh
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 Energy Efficient Outdoor 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 |
|---|---|
| Streetlighting | Replace conventional streetlight fixtures with energy-efficient LED alternatives that operate dusk-to-dawn. |
| Exterior High Intensity Discharge (HID) Replacement | Replace your old, inefficient HID lighting with LED lighting for a more energy-efficient environment. You can also add bi-level controls and motions sensors for additional efficiency. |
| DTE Community Lighting | DTE Community Lighting helps keep communities and properties illuminated while connecting you with rebates and energy-savings programs. Learn more |
| Controls | Add bi-level controls, dimming timers or motion sensors to exterior and parking garage lighting. Controls automatically reduce power during low-traffic periods or when areas are unoccupied. |
| LED Lighting | Replace outdoor lamps or fixtures with LED alternatives, whether they run for 2 hours or 24 hours. |
Common Energy Efficient Outdoor 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.
Streetlighting Replace conventional streetlight fixtures with energy-efficient LED alternatives that operate dusk-to-dawn.
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Exterior HID Replacement
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DTE Community Lighting
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Controls Add bi-level controls, dimming timers or photocell sensors to exterior and garage lighting. Controls automatically reduce power during low-traffic periods or when areas are unoccupied. |
LED Lighting Replace outdoor lamps or fixtures with LED alternatives, whether they run for 2 hours or 24 hours. |
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 Questions about Outdoor Lighting Rebates
DTE commercial and industrial customers in good standing are eligible for lighting rebates. Your project must be installed at a DTE-serviced facility. Customers in multifamily buildings or residential complexes are not eligible for this program but can participate in the DTE Multifamily Program.
Yes, select lighting measures are eligible for new construction projects. When applying, choose "new construction" as your project type in the online application. Multifamily property owners should apply through the DTE Multifamily Program instead.
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Not all LEDs qualify. Only DesignLights Consortium® (DLC) listed products and ENERGY STAR® certified products are eligible. Standard screw-in LED bulbs aren't eligible, with the exception of mogul base (E39) lamps.
Complete the online rebate application and include all required documentation. You’ll need to include itemized invoices, manufacturers’ specification sheets and any other applicable documentation for the equipment installed.
A reservation application is strongly encouraged for all lighting projects and is required for certain projects, including custom ones. A reservation pre-approves your rebate amount and holds funding from DTE’s limited rebate pool. Starting your project before receiving your reservation letter could disqualify you from receiving a rebate.
The following outdoor lighting upgrades require a reservation before you start work:
- Exterior LED fixtures 500W and above
- Exterior/garage LED lighting (24/7 operation)
- Networked lighting control (NLC) systems paired with exterior LED lighting
- All custom outdoor lighting measures
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 November 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. Please note that some projects require a reservation.
Your final application must be submitted within 60 days of project completion or by November 30, 2026 — whichever comes first. If you received a reservation, your project must be completed within 90 days of your reservation letter or by November 30, 2026.
Yes, you can apply for rebates on multiple energy efficiency upgrades in a single application, and electric and gas rebates can be combined if you're a DTE customer for both. A few exceptions apply: only one lighting control rebate is allowed per space, and rebates for networked lighting control systems generally can't be combined with other lighting upgrade rebates. Check the rebate catalog or contact a DTE Energy Advisor to confirm which upgrades 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.
