Do I qualify for Energy Wise?

Maintain an active GLE residential electric account. Use new equipment and a licensed Michigan mechanical contractor where required. Submit within 60 days. Incentives cannot exceed 75% of project cost.

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Great Lakes Energy Energy Wise: Open

Q: How much comes off?

Up to $2,250 per unit. Open. Funds for incentives are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Editor: Sean Greene · Updated October 22, 2026

Enrollment for 2026 is open. Open. Funds for incentives are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Serves: 26 counties in western and northern Michigan.

Do I Qualify

Maintain an active GLE residential electric account.
Use new equipment and a licensed Michigan mechanical contractor where required.
Submit within 60 days. Incentives cannot exceed 75% of project cost.

How Much Comes Off

Great Lakes Energy Energy Wise — program page · rebate chart
Equipment	Requirement	Amount
Central AC	Tier 1: AHRI-rated SEER2 14.3–16.1	$100 per unit
Central AC	Tier 2: AHRI-rated SEER2 16.2+	$200 per unit
Central air-source heat pump	Must be NEEP ccASHP listed	$450 per unit
Mini-split heat pump	Must be NEEP ccASHP listed; limit four outdoor units	$500 per outdoor unit
Ground-source heat pump	Closed loop: EER ≥17.0; open loop: EER ≥19.0	$2,250 per unit
Smart thermostat	Wi-Fi; controls AC and/or electric heat; limit two	$50 per thermostat

Valid from January 1, 2026 to December 31, 2026.

Who Files It

The residential member submits the application and paid invoices. Payment is mailed or credited to the member.

The money is paid to the homeowner.

The Steps to Apply

Confirm the equipment's eligibility before installation.
Submit the application with paid, itemized invoices. Apply for residential HVAC rebates.

Read on October 22, 2026 from the Great Lakes Energy page. A change to this program is a dated line in the changelog.