Upgrade Your HVAC Cooling System and Save
Cooling equipment accounts for about 10% of energy use in commercial buildings, driving some of the highest demand during hot summer days. DTE HVAC rebates can help you upgrade to high-efficiency air conditioning and smart controls to improve comfort, support indoor air quality and reduce energy waste.
Savings at a Glance
Average Rebate Amount
$2,322
Average Energy Savings
36,870 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 Cooling System HVAC 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 |
|---|---|
| Chiller Tune-Up | Tune up an air-cooled or water-cooled chiller over 20 tons with an electrically operated compressor. Each chiller counts as one unit, and you can claim this rebate once every 24 months. |
| Controls and Sensors | Install energy management system (EMS) controls and HVAC occupancy sensors that reset temperatures and reduce ventilation in unoccupied zones. |
| Chillers | Install qualifying chillers across four types: air-cooled reciprocating, air-cooled screw or scroll, water-cooled screw or scroll and water-cooled centrifugal. |
| VFD Fans and Pumps | Add variable frequency drives (VFDs) to existing supply and return air fans on any HVAC systems. |
| Electronically Commutated Motor (ECM) | Replace a shaded pole or permanent split capacitor motor with an ECM on a small commercial furnace, unit ventilator or fan coil unit. |
Common Cooling System HVAC 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.
Chiller Tune-Up Tune up an air-cooled or water-cooled chiller over 20 tons with an electrically operated compressor. Each chiller counts as one unit, and you can claim this rebate once every 24 months. Complete the Chiller Tune-Up Checklist when you apply.
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Controls and Sensors
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Chillers
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VFD Fans and Pumps Add variable frequency drives (VFDs) to existing supply and return air fans on any HVAC systems.
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Electronically Commutated Motor (ECM) Replace a shaded pole or permanent split capacitor motor with an ECM on a small commercial furnace, unit ventilator or fan coil unit. |
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 HVAC Cooling Rebates
DTE commercial and industrial customers in good standing are eligible for HVAC rebates. Your project must be installed at a DTE-served facility. Multifamily customers are not eligible for this program but can participate in the DTE Multifamily Program.
Yes — for eligible commercial and industrial customers, select measures qualify for new construction projects. When applying, choose "new construction" as your project type in the online application. A reservation is recommended but not required. Multifamily property owners should apply through the DTE Multifamily Program instead.
Not all equipment qualifies. Chillers must be one of four types: air-cooled reciprocating, air-cooled screw or scroll, water-cooled screw or scroll or water-cooled centrifugal. Each must exceed ASHRAE 90.1-2019 baseline efficiency levels and must not be purchased for backup or redundancy. A new chiller addendum must be completed and submitted with your application. All HVAC equipment must be AHRI-rated. See the Rebate Catalog for more information.
Complete the online rebate application. 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.
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.
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 multiple energy efficiency upgrades in a single application, and electric and gas rebates can be combined if you’re a DTE customer for both. 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
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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.
