| Furnace Rebates |
Rebate Amount |
| 97% or Higher AFUE Furnace | $500 |
| 96% AFUE Furnace | $200 |
| 95% AFUE Furnace | $100 |
| Click Here for Information about Thermostat Rebates |
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| Air Conditioner Rebates | Rebate Amount |
| 18 SEER Central Air Conditioner | $500 |
| 17 SEER Central Air Conditioner | $300 |
| 16 SEER Central Air Conditioner | $150 |
| 15 SEER Central Air Conditioner | $75 |
| Tune-Up Rebates |
Rebate Amount |
| Comprehensive Heating Tune-Up | $65 |
| Comprehensive AC Tune-Up | $65 |
| Heat Pump Rebates |
Rebate Amount |
| Air-Source Heat Pump | Up to $250 |
| Ground-Source Heat Pump | Up to $300 |
| Ductless Mini-Split Heat Pump | Up to $350 |
Heating and Cooling Rebates
Earn rebates, save energy and improve the comfort of your home by having approved contractors install or service energy efficient HVAC equipment.
Earn Cash for Improving Your Heating and Cooling
Get rebates on eligible furnaces, air conditioners, heat pumps and thermostats. You can also get a rebate for tuning up a qualified heating and cooling system. It’s easy - participating contractors file the paperwork and you get the check.
How to Save on Heating & Cooling
Find a Contractor
Locate a participating contractor near you who will look into your home’s heating and cooling needs.
Approve the Work
After you agree, the contractor will take care of everything. They will install new efficient equipment or tune up your current equipment. Then they will submit the rebate application.
Collect Rebates
Six to eight weeks later, you’ll receive your rebate check in the mail and monthly savings on your energy bill.
Tax credits are available on some products. Taking advantage of tax credits and Consumers Energy’s rebates is a good way to help make the transition to a clean energy future more affordable. Check with your tax advisor to understand how this effects your taxes. Learn more about available tax credits.
What is a Comprehensive Tune-Up?
Many standard heating and AC tune-ups don’t detect potential issues that our comprehensive tune-ups can identify. Our qualified comprehensive tune-up contractors use advanced diagnostic tools to fully analyze your system. These tools help the contractor to identify issues that rob your system of efficiency or present potential health and safety issues. Performing these deep diagnostic checks takes more time and often costs a little more.
A comprehensive tune-up:
- Helps identify potential health and safety risks.
- Identifies unsafe levels of carbon monoxide in flue gas. High levels of carbon monoxide mean your system isn’t firing up like it should.
- Identifies unsafe temperatures in your flue gas.
- Evaluates how efficiently your furnace is using fuel, so a technician can make adjustments, test again, and monitor results
- Allows a technician to “tune” your system up to maximum operating efficiency
- Gives a baseline for future tune ups, allowing a technician to make sure your system works efficiently in the future.
- Provides a clear report on the health of your heating or cooling, helping you plan to maintain or replace the system.
We offer a $65 rebate for comprehensive furnace or AC tune-ups to offset the extra cost.
Benefits of High Efficient Heating & Cooling
Lower Energy Bills
High efficient furnaces and air conditioners use much less energy. They also run less often. That helps lower your bills.
Peace of Mind
A reliable new system can eliminate worry
about unexpected costs and break downs.
Comfort
New heating and cooling systems make it easier to maintain the temperature you like.
Improve Indoor Air Quality
Many older heating or cooling systems do less well cleaning the air and can increase carbon monoxide risk.
Help the Environment
Newer systems use less energy and release less carbon into the air
Can upgrading my heating or cooling system help the environment?
If your system is older, the answer is probably yes! Because most people spend around 42% of their energy costs on heating and cooling, small changes can make a big impact. Plus, when you combine upgraded HVAC systems with tools like smart thermostats, the environmental impacts can be even greater.
*Source: EnergyStar.gov.
Key Questions to Ask When You’re Choosing a Contractor
When you’re talking to contractors, ask them the questions below. The best ones will be glad to answer them.
It gives them a chance to show they are experts with the experience you need.
Are you licensed and insured? Can you provide proof?
What size unit are you installing? How do you know it is the right size?
What is the efficiency rating of the unit you’re recommending?
Will you seal the joints in the air ducts?
What changes will you make to my existing ductwork?
What is the warranty on the system?
Will you give me copies of all required permits?
How long will the job take? When will you be finished?
Answers About Rebates
What are the current rebates?
We currently offer two types of rebates to Consumers Energy customers for their heating and cooling systems:
- When you have a participating contractor perform a comprehensive tune-up to get your system performing in top shape, you’ll qualify for a rebate.
- We also offer rebates for installing new high-efficiency heating and cooling units with a participating contractor.
What do I have to buy to qualify for a rebate?
Our heating and cooling system replacement rebates increase with the efficiency of the unit you purchase. We do this to help our customers offset the higher cost of more efficient units that will reduce your energy use. For AC units, rebates start at 15 SEER-rated units. The minimum AFUE rating for a furnace or boiler to qualify is 95% efficiency.
How soon will I get my check?
You should plan on six to eight weeks to receive your rebate. In some cases, your contractor may offer an instant rebate in the form of a purchase price reduction. These contractors agree to take on the responsibility of processing the rebate so you don’t have to.
What are SEER ratings for AC units?
The efficiency of a central air conditioning system is rated by Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio (SEER). This rating measures the efficiency of a cooling system unit and ranges from 13 SEER to 24 SEER. Bigger numbers mean greater efficiency – as well as greater savings and less impact on the environment. The top 25% of central air conditioning units that are the most efficient can also carry the ENERGY STAR® rating – to qualify a unit must be rated at 15 SEER or higher.
What are AFUE ratings for furnaces and boilers?
Furnaces are rated by the Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency (AFUE) ranking system. This system measures the percent of heat produced for every dollar of energy used. Much like the miles-per-gallon rating on your vehicle, the higher your AFUE rating, the lower your energy use. These ratings range from the federal minimum of 80% up to almost 99% efficient. The most efficient furnaces can earn the ENERGY STAR rating, with different qualification criteria in northern and southern states – in Michigan, this means a minimum of 95% efficiency.*
*Source: EnergyStar.gov.
How can I find a qualified contractor?
Just visit our Find a Contractor page. Once you’re there just enter your location and the services you’re interested in, and we’ll give you a list of participating contractors in your area.
What if I use a contractor who isn’t on the list?
Only systems installed, or tune-ups performed by a Consumers Energy participating contractor qualify for rebates. If you’re considering a contractor who does not currently participate in the program, please call us at 1-866-234-0445 and we can give you information on how you may qualify for rebates.
Can I install it myself?
You can, but you must use one of our participating contractors to qualify for rebates. Heating and cooling systems are complex and optimum performance relies on proper system selection, configuration and installation. A licensed, experienced contractor can make recommendations that ensure proper operation and efficiency and then test the installed system to confirm correct operation. To find a participating contractor, please visit our Find a Contractor page.