What smart thermostat rebates pay in Michigan in 2026
Each card names the fact we keep on file. Rebates are one per household or per system, so check each program's limit.
DTE Energy Wi-Fi thermostat
For DTE electric or gas customers. One per household. Apply within six months of buying and no later than December 31, 2026. Refurbished units do not qualify.
Lansing BWL smart thermostat
One per account. The thermostat must control an HVAC system with central air or electric heat. Apply by December 31, 2026.
Consumers Energy Wi-Fi thermostat
Consumers' appliance page says $75, while its 2026 chart says $50, or $100 for homes with both gas and electric service. Confirm before you buy.
Consumers free home energy analysis
The free visit includes free items such as smart thermostats, so you may not need to buy one.
DTE Energy Efficiency Assistance
Households at or below 250% of the federal poverty level can get upgrades at no cost.
Federal 25C and 25D tax credits
The federal home energy credits ended for work finished after December 31, 2025.
Pick the right program
Look at your bills first. A DTE customer uses DTE's page. A Lansing home with BWL electricity uses BWL's form. A Consumers customer uses Consumers' chart. If a home has two companies, such as BWL for electric and Consumers for gas, you may be able to claim one of each, but each program says one per account or per system. Ask before you stack them.
What the paperwork needs
DTE asks for a receipt that shows the date, the model number, the maker and the store. If a thermostat came in a bundle, it must show as its own line with its own price. BWL asks for a receipt too, and says the thermostat must control a central air or electric heat system. Consumers' chart says its thermostat must replace a non-programmable one.
Will a thermostat save money?
It can, if you use the schedule and away settings. A thermostat that is left on a fixed temperature saves little. Pick one that works with your furnace or heat pump, because some do not work with electric baseboard heat. Check your system type on the product page before you buy.
Common mistakes
Buying a thermostat before you read the rules is the most common one. A refurbished unit does not qualify for DTE. A bundle needs its own line on the receipt. Waiting too long also costs people, since DTE's six month window runs from the purchase date and all three programs stop in December 2026. Take a photo of the box and the receipt on the day you buy.
Free is better than $50
Consumers' free home energy analysis gives smart thermostats at no cost during the visit, and DTE's Energy Efficiency Assistance covers lower-income households. If one of those fits you, skip the purchase.
How to claim a smart thermostat rebate in Michigan
- Find your utility on your bill.
- Check that the model is on your utility's eligible list or meets its rules.
- Buy it and keep a receipt with the model number and date.
- Apply online or by form within the time limit.
- Expect a check in a few weeks. DTE says four to six weeks online.
More for Michigan homes
- Michigan home rebates: every program in one place
- Detroit home rebates: DTE Energy offers for Detroit homes
- Grand Rapids home rebates: Consumers Energy offers
- Ann Arbor home rebates: the city's A2ZERO program and DTE
- Lansing home rebates: Board of Water & Light and Consumers
- Michigan water heater rebates: city and utility offers
- Free weatherization and low-income help: no-cost upgrades
Common questions
How much is the DTE smart thermostat rebate?
$50, one per household, for DTE electric or gas customers.
Does Lansing BWL pay for a thermostat?
Yes, $50 per account for a smart or Wi-Fi thermostat on a system with central air or electric heat.
Why do you show a range for Consumers?
Consumers' appliance page says $75 and its 2026 chart says $50 or $100. We show both until Consumers clears it up.
Can I claim from two utilities?
Each program has its own limit. Ask each program before you claim twice.
Is there a federal credit?
No. The federal home energy credits ended for work finished after December 31, 2025.
By Sam Menard. Sources, last read October 6, 2026: DTE Energy: Wi-Fi enabled thermostats, Lansing BWL: 2026 residential rebate application, Consumers Energy: appliance rebates, Consumers Energy: free home energy analysis.