Upgrade to Energy Efficient Refrigeration and Save
Energy efficient commercial refrigeration equipment uses about 20% less energy than standard models, helping your business lower operating costs while maintaining product quality and food safety. Because refrigeration runs 24/7, even small efficiency gains add up fast — delivering savings around the clock, every day of the year.
Limited time offer: In addition to the standard rebate get an extra 20% rebate on eligible refrigeration products. Through Nov. 30. Funding is limited, so don't wait.
Savings at a Glance
Average Rebate Amount
$883
Average Energy Savings
12,408 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 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.
| Refrigeration Upgrade | Description |
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| Door Gaskets | Replace leaky gaskets and earn rebates per linear foot. Gaskets must be on doors 5 feet or taller, and a site survey is required at time of reservation. |
| Anti-Sweat Heater Controls | Install controls that sense relative humidity and reduce or shut off glass door and frame anti-sweat heaters at low-humidity conditions. Technologies that detect inner-pane condensation also qualify. |
| EC Motors | Replace shaded pole or PSC motors on existing walk-in freezer or cooler evaporator fans with electronically commutated motors (ECMs). |
| Strip Curtains | Install new strip curtains on walk-in cooler or freezer doorways and earn rebates per square foot. Display cases are not eligible. |
| Night Covers | Install vertical night covers on open refrigerated display cases to reduce energy loss after hours. |
| Auto Door Closers | Install an auto-closer on the main insulated door of a walk-in cooler or freezer. The closer must firmly seal the door within 1 inch of full closure to qualify. |
| LED Refrigerated Case Lighting | Replace fluorescent lighting in refrigerated cases with LED alternatives. Occupancy sensors for refrigerated case lighting 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.
Door Gasket Replace leaky gaskets and earn rebates per linear foot. Gaskets must be on doors 5 feet or taller, and a site survey is required at time of reservation.
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Anti-Sweat Heater Controls
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EC Motors
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Strip Curtains Install new strip curtains on walk-in cooler or freezer doorways and earn rebates per square foot. Display cases are not eligible.
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Night Covers Install vertical night covers on open refrigerated display cases to reduce energy loss after hours.
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Auto Door Closers Install an auto-closer on the main insulated door of a walk-in cooler or freezer. The closer must firmly seal the door within 1 inch of full closure to qualify.
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LED Refrigerated Case Lighting Replace fluorescent lighting in refrigerated cases with LED alternatives. Occupancy sensors for refrigerated case lighting also qualify. |
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 Refrigeration Rebates
DTE commercial and industrial customers in good standing are eligible for refrigeration rebates. You must be a DTE electric customer to qualify for electric-powered refrigeration measures. Customers in residential buildings are not eligible for this program but may be able to participate in the DTE Multifamily Program.
A reservation is strongly encouraged for all refrigeration projects and is required for certain measures, including ECM motor and anti-sweat heater control upgrades. A reservation pre-approves your rebate amount and holds funding from DTE’s limited rebate pool. Starting your project before receiving a 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.
Yes. Rebates for door gaskets are calculated per linear foot and apply to all qualifying leaky gaskets on doors 5 feet or taller. A site survey documenting the location and number of leaky gaskets is required at the time of reservation. Standalone ice and specialty coolers do not qualify, and rebates are available once every four years per door.
No. Rebates are only available for installing new strip curtains on walk-in cooler or freezer doorways where none currently exist. Replacement of existing strip curtains and installations on display cases are not eligible.
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.
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.
