Upgrade to High-Efficiency Heating
Heating accounts for about 32% of energy use in U.S. commercial buildings, making it the single largest energy use driver. High-efficiency boilers, furnaces, rooftop units and controls can reduce energy waste while improving occupant comfort, system reliability and building performance.
Limited time offer: In addition to the standard rebate get an extra 25% rebate on eligible long-life heating products. Now Through Nov. 30. Funding is limited, so don't wait.
Savings at a Glance
Average Rebate Amount
$438
Average Energy Savings
1,016 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 Energy Efficient Heating 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.
| Heating Upgrade | Description |
|---|---|
| Tune-Ups for Boilers and Furnaces | Get a rebate for a combustion burner tune-up on forced air furnaces, rooftop units or unit heaters used for space heating. Equipment must be indirect-fired with an input of 40 MBH or greater. |
| High-Efficiency Boilers | Replace an existing space heating boiler with a high-efficiency model at 88% Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency (AFUE) or greater to qualify. Rebates are available for under 300 MBH to over 10,000 MBH. |
| High-Efficiency Furnaces | Replace an existing unit with a model rated at 92% Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency (AFUE) or greater. Equipment must be sealed combustion and used exclusively for space heating. |
| HVAC Controls and Sensors | Rebates are available for web-based energy management systems along with CO₂-based demand-controlled ventilation sensors, HVAC occupancy sensors and optimum start controls. |
| Steam Traps | Rebates are available for repairing or replacing steam traps that are actively leaking steam. A steam trap monitoring system rebate is also available. |
| Heat Recovery | Add a stack economizer to an existing space heating boiler to recover flue gas waste heat. Rebates are also available for sensible heat recovery ventilators (HRV). |
Common Energy Efficient Heating 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.
Tune-Ups for Boilers and Furnaces Get a rebate for a combustion burner tune-up on forced air furnaces, rooftop units or unit heaters used for space heating. Equipment must be indirect-fired with an input of 40 MBH or greater.
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High-Efficiency Boilers
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High-Efficiency Furnaces
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HVAC Controls and Sensors Rebates are available for web-based energy management systems along with CO₂-based demand-controlled ventilation sensors, HVAC occupancy sensors and optimum start controls. |
Steam Traps Rebates are available for repairing or replacing steam traps that are actively leaking steam. A steam trap monitoring system rebate is also available. |
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 Heating Rebates
DTE commercial and industrial customers in good standing are eligible for heating rebates. If you’re applying for gas heating rebates, you must be a DTE natural gas customer. If applying for electric HVAC measures, you must be a DTE electric customer. Customers in multifamily buildings or residential complexes are not eligible for this program but can participate in the DTE Multifamily Program.
Yes, select heating measures are eligible for new construction projects. Heating rebates are available for both retrofit and new construction projects that use natural gas as the primary fuel source.
Not all equipment qualifies. Replacement boilers must be modulating with a minimum 5:1 turndown ratio, be of the sealed combustion type and must not be purchased for backup or redundancy. Furnaces must be 92% AFUE or greater, sealed combustion and used exclusively for space heating. All HVAC equipment must be AHRI-rated. See the Program Rebate Catalog for more information.
Complete the online rebate application and include all required documentation. You’ll need itemized invoices and manufacturers’ specification sheets for all equipment installed. Steam trap projects also require a service report documenting the repair work.
A reservation application is strongly encouraged for all heating projects and is required before starting any custom project. 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.
A reservation is required for all custom heating measures. A reservation is strongly encouraged for all other heating projects, even when not required. Since rebate funds are limited and awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, submitting a reservation early helps ensure funding is available for your project.
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.
