DTE Energy Air Conditioners and Heat Pump Rebates: Open
Enrollment for 2026 is open. Open. Rebates funds are available on a first-come, first-served basis and customers are encouraged to apply early, as program funds are limited.
Serves: DTE Electric customers in southeastern Michigan.
Do I Qualify
- Receive DTE residential electric service.
- Heat pumps and mini-splits must replace electric heating.
- Use a participating contractor and qualifying matched equipment.
- The home must be older than 24 months. First-time installations do not qualify.
How Much Comes Off
| Equipment | Requirement | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Central AC | 18+ SEER2 | $300 per unit |
| Central AC | 16–17.99 SEER2 | $200 per unit |
| Central AC | 15.2–15.99 SEER2 | $100 per unit |
| Cold-climate heat pump | 16+ SEER2; 9.1+ HSPF2; EER2 ≥10.0 | $1,200 per unit |
| Cold-climate heat pump | 16+ SEER2; 8.4+ HSPF2; EER2 ≥10.0 | $1,000 per unit |
| Cold-climate heat pump | 15.2–15.99 SEER2; 8.4+ HSPF2; EER2 ≥10.0 | $900 per unit |
| Ground-source heat pump | 20+ EER2 | $800 per unit |
| Ground-source heat pump | 17–19.99 EER2 | $600 per unit |
| Ductless mini-split | >31.5 SEER2 and HSPF2 10 | $1,000 per unit |
| Ductless mini-split | 17–31.5 SEER2 and HSPF2 8 | $700 per unit |
| Air-source heat pump | 18+ SEER2; AHRI rated | $500 per unit |
| Air-source heat pump | 15.2–17.99 SEER2; AHRI rated | $150 per unit |
Who Files It
The participating contractor files the application. DTE mails the homeowner a check.
The money is paid to the homeowner.
The Steps to Apply
- Ask a participating contractor to confirm the equipment tier. Check equipment and contractors.
- Have the contractor replace the equipment and file.
Read on October 22, 2026 from the DTE Energy page. A change to this program is a dated line in the changelog.