Small & Medium Business Energy Efficiency Program DTE offers businesses a free on-site energy assessment, complimentary installation of select efficiency products (such as aerators and smart thermostats), and access to rebates for upgrades ranging from HVAC and boilers to smart controls. These no-cost and low-cost services help businesses reduce energy use and save long-term. Learn more here. Business Energy Financing Through Michigan Saves DTE has partnered with Michigan Saves to provide special financing — including rates as low as 0% APR — for business energy upgrades up to $250,000. Businesses can use the financing for electric or gas projects such as lighting, refrigeration, heating, and cooling equipment, with quick approval and contractor support throughout the process. Learn more here. 2025 Natural Gas Customer Bonus Businesses can earn a 20% bonus on any qualifying natural gas project completed in 2025, with additional bonus incentives available for select equipment like boilers, process boilers, and optimum start controls. Bonuses can be combined, allowing eligible projects to maximize savings while funding remains available. (Application must be new in 2025 and submitted by Dec. 1, 2025; tune-ups and steam traps are not eligible.) Learn more here. Energy Efficiency Program for Business – Rebates & Support DTE’s Energy Efficiency Program helps businesses cut energy use and lower operating costs by completing eligible natural gas upgrades and earning rebates. Energy Advisors offer free assessments, project guidance, and access to both prescriptive and custom rebates for equipment upgrades, renovations, and proven energy-saving improvements. Learn more here. Rebates for Previously Completed Projects Businesses that completed eligible energy efficiency projects after January 1, 2023 but did not previously receive rebates may now qualify for 2025 incentives and bonus offers. Prescriptive and custom projects may be eligible if they meet 2025 program requirements, though maintenance-focused measures such as boiler, chiller, or process tune-ups do not qualify. Learn more here. | 
The NLEA and the Petoskey Regional Chamber of Commerce recently hosted the Regional Business Outlook event, bringing together community and business leaders from across northern Michigan to explore key economic trends shaping the region.
The NLEA recently released its latest Economic Pulse Report, offering valuable insights into regional economic trends, development projects, and business confidence across northern Michigan. The bi-annual survey captured input from organizations representing over 3,450 employees and local governments in Antrim, Charlevoix, Cheboygan, and Emmet counties.
