The DTE Energy Rebates Program offers valuable savings for Michigan contractors and property owners looking to upgrade HVAC, lighting, and other qualified energy-saving systems. Whether installing heat pumps, replacing furnaces, or upgrading lighting in multifamily units, DTE provides rebates that reduce project costs and increase customer satisfaction.
Pairing these rebates with Finturf’s flexible financing platform helps you reach more customers, complete larger jobs, and reduce out-of-pocket expenses for clients.
DTE Energy offers a range of rebate programs aimed at improving energy efficiency across Michigan’s residential, commercial, and multifamily sectors. Each program provides targeted incentives for specific building types and energy-saving upgrades.
Through the relevant DTE Energy Rebate Program, contractors and property owners can receive rebates for installing qualifying equipment such as high-efficiency furnaces, air conditioners, heat pumps, and lighting systems.
Here are three primary rebate programs:
These rebates help clients save and empower DTE participating contractors to offer more competitive pricing on energy upgrades.
Benefits of the DTE Energy Efficiency Programs
Whether working on a single-family home or a multi-unit building, DTE’s rebate programs deliver a range of benefits for contractors and property managers:
These incentives support the DTE Energy Efficiency Program for Business, allowing contractors to complete projects more affordably and customers to reduce long-term energy bills. Pre-approval may be required for large or custom commercial projects.
Visit michiganrebates.com/dte to browse eligible equipment and program rules. For most programs, projects must be completed by DTE participating contractors. Some residential rebates may allow direct homeowner submission.
Equipment must meet minimum efficiency standards and be listed as eligible by DTE. Depending on eligibility, some examples could include:
Applications can be submitted online by the contractor or homeowner, depending on the building type and program. Include invoices, product specs, and customer account information.
If approved, rebates are generally sent via check or bill credit within four to six weeks, though processing times can vary based on demand, application accuracy, and program type.
While DTE rebates help reduce the cost of equipment, Finturf’s point-of-sale financing platform lets you go further by offering your clients potential payment options that may increase their purchasing power. This makes energy-efficient upgrades more attainable and helps you close more jobs.
After being approved as a contractor, you can use Finturf’s cloud-based financing solution.
You get paid directly once the project is done.
You can select options that help you keep more of your project revenue.
Financing can be used when sourcing equipment from a wholesaler, manufacturer, or local supplier.
Projects that involve upgrading to high-efficiency equipment, like furnaces, AC units, or lighting, may qualify if they meet the minimum requirements listed on Michigan Energy Efficiency or Michigan Rebates. This is defined by the specific rebate application criteria, which vary by equipment type and program category.
Yes, the DTE Multifamily Program provides rebates for apartment complexes and buildings with five or more units.
For many programs, rebates must be submitted by or through a DTE participating contractor, though some residential rebates may be submitted by a homeowner.
Amounts vary by equipment type but can range from around $50 for smart thermostats to $1,000 for HVAC system upgrades.
