⚠️ Rebate amounts and qualifying lists change. Verify current program details at your utility’s website before purchasing. This page reflects known program structures as of mid-2026.

Michigan homeowners can pocket $50–100 back on a qualifying smart thermostat with no audit required, just a receipt and an online form. The rebate you’re eligible for depends on one thing: whether Consumers Energy or DTE Energy serves your address.

Consumers Energy Smart Thermostat Rebate

Consumers Energy’s Appliance Efficiency Program covers ENERGY STAR smart thermostats as a qualifying measure.

Rebate amount: $50–75 per qualifying thermostat
Who qualifies: Consumers Energy gas or electric residential customers
How to apply: Submit through the Consumers Energy rebate portal after purchase; keep your itemized receipt showing model and price

Consistently qualifying models: ecobee Enhanced, ecobee Premium, Google Nest (Learning and Thermostat), Honeywell Home T9/Sensi, and Amazon Smart Thermostat. Verify the current list before purchasing.

DTE Energy Smart Thermostat Rebate

DTE Energy’s residential efficiency programs cover ENERGY STAR smart thermostats for metro Detroit and southeastern Michigan customers.

Rebate amount: $50–100 per qualifying thermostat
Who qualifies: DTE gas or electric residential customers
How to apply: Through DTE’s rebate portal at dteenergy.com, submit after purchase with your receipt

Earn more with demand response: DTE’s peak-event program pays additional credits when customers allow modest thermostat adjustments during summer peak periods. ecobee’s eco+ surfaces available DTE programs on its own; check the Energy tab after installation.

Qualifying Thermostat Models

Both utilities require ENERGY STAR certification. The qualifying list varies by program year. Consistently eligible models:

Michigan-eligible thermostats: ecobee Enhanced/Premium, Google Nest Learning/Thermostat, Honeywell T9/Sensi, Amazon Smart Thermostat (rebate amount by utility, how to apply)

Which Utility Serves You?

Consumers Energy: Serves the majority of Michigan’s lower peninsula outside southeastern Michigan. If you’re in Grand Rapids, Lansing, Kalamazoo, Traverse City, or rural central/western Michigan, you’re likely a Consumers customer.

DTE Energy: Primarily serves southeastern Michigan: Metro Detroit, Ann Arbor, Flint, and surrounding areas.

If you’re unsure, check your gas and electric bills; the utility name appears on each bill. Note that gas and electric may be served by different utilities.

See US Smart Thermostat Rebates by State for the national rebate overview.

Demand Response in Michigan

Both DTE and Consumers Energy have run demand-response programs with varying structures:

  • DTE: Demand-response credits for participating in peak events; check current program availability through the DTE website
  • Consumers Energy: Conservation programs including peak reduction incentives

For Michigan customers with an ecobee, check the eco+ section of the app: available utility programs appear based on your service territory. See Smart Thermostat Demand Response Programs: How to Earn Bill Credits for the full demand-response explainer.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Consumers Energy offer smart thermostat rebates?
Yes, $50–75 for ENERGY STAR certified models. Apply through the rebate portal at consumersenergy.com after purchase. Keep the itemized receipt showing model name and price.

Does DTE Energy rebate smart thermostats?
Yes, $50–100 for qualifying models. Apply online at dteenergy.com. DTE also runs peak-event demand-response credits on top of the purchase rebate.

Can I get both a Consumers Energy and a DTE rebate?
No. You’re served by one of the two utilities, not both, for each service (gas, electric). You claim the rebate from your specific utility.

What smart thermostats qualify for Michigan utility rebates?
Both DTE and Consumers Energy require ENERGY STAR certification. Common qualifying models include ecobee Enhanced/Premium, Google Nest (both models), Honeywell Home T9 and Sensi, and Amazon Smart Thermostat. Verify the current qualifying list at your utility’s website before purchasing.

Do Michigan thermostat rebates require professional installation?
No. DIY installation qualifies as long as the device is ENERGY STAR certified. Rebate forms ask for a purchase receipt, not installer documentation or certification.