Specials and Rebates

Victory Heating and Cooling

Big Savings Available for Homeowners

Victory Heating and Cooling is proud to partner with Trane to help you save on heating and cooling upgrades. Browse below to take advantage of special offers, rebates, and tax credits available for qualifying Trane systems and through your local utility providers. Follow the links to learn more, and for answers to any additional questions you have, please call Victory Heating and Cooling today.

1. Statewide Rebates: MiHER (Michigan Home Energy Rebates)

➤ Program overview:

The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) is rolling out two rebate programs under the Inflation Reduction Act:


A. Home Efficiency Rebates (HER)

  • Whole-home upgrades (insulation, HVAC, air sealing)
  • Modeled energy savings required
  • Up to $20,000


B. Home Electrification & Appliance Rebates (HEAR)

  • Includes heat pumps, water heaters, and electric panel upgrades
  • Income-based rebates
  • Up to $14,000
  • Combined HER + HEAR = Up to $34,000 total


Learn more: https://www.michigan.gov/egle/about/organization/materials-management/energy/rfps-loans/home-energy-rebate-programs


2. Federal Tax Credits (Inflation Reduction Act - Section 25C and 25D)


What’s available:

  • 30% of installation cost, up to $2,000 annually for heat pumps, water heaters
  • $600/year for A/C or furnace installs
  • $600 for electrical panel upgrade (if related to installation)
  • Claim via IRS Form 5695
  • Valid through December 31, 2032


Full details: https://www.irs.gov/credits-deductions/energy-efficient-home-improvement-credit

Tax form: https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f5695.pdf

3. Local Utility Rebates in Michigan

Consumers Energy

Available for homeowners installing qualifying HVAC systems, tank or tankless water heaters, thermostats, insulation, and more.


  • Must use a participating Trade Ally
  • Submit the application within 30 days
  • Current rebate forms are available for HVAC and water heating


Rebate portal: https://www.consumersenergy.com/residential/savings-and-clean-energy/rebates

HVAC-specific rebate PDF: https://www.consumersenergy.com/-/media/CE/Documents/residential/save-money-and-energy/rebates/hvac/res-programs.pdf


Great Lakes Energy (GLE) – Energy Wise Program

Offered to GLE co-op members:


  • Air Source Heat Pumps: $1,000–$1,500
  • Ground Source Heat Pumps: $2,000
  • Heat Pump Water Heaters: $1,200
  • Standard Electric WH: $100
  • Smart Thermostats: $100
  • Battery Backup Systems: $1,000


Rebate details: https://www.gtlakes.com/energy-wise/


MI EnergySmart Utility Rebates (City Utilities)

Serves areas like St. Louis, Portland, Eaton Rapids, etc. Offers water heater and HVAC rebates.


Check your city’s utility rebates here: https://mienergysmart.com/cities


DTE Energy (Detroit Edison)


  • Rebates for air conditioners, furnaces, and water heaters
  • Available for residential customers only
  • The program may vary by product type and region


DTE HVAC rebates: https://www.dteenergy.com/us/en/residential/save-money-energy/rebates-and-offers.html

Air Conditioner rebate page: https://www.dteenergy.com/us/en/residential/save-money-energy/rebates-and-offers/air-conditioners.html

Furnace rebate page: https://www.dteenergy.com/us/en/residential/save-money-energy/rebates-and-offers/furnaces.html


Lansing Board of Water & Light (BWL)

Offers rebates for replacing electric resistance heat and certain HVAC equipment:


  • $500 rebate for electric resistance heat replacement
  • Must be installed in the BWL territory


Residential rebates overview: https://www.lbwl.com/residential/home-energy-rebates

 4. Michigan Propane Commission Rebates (Generators and Water Heaters)

These apply only to ENERGY STAR propane appliances – NOT gas or diesel generators:


  • $250 to homeowner + $250 to installer for ENERGY STAR propane furnace
  • $250 to homeowner + $250 to installer for ENERGY STAR propane water heater
  • Must be replacing electric or oil equipment, or installed in a new home
  • Application required within 60 days of installation


Apply here: https://mipropanerebates.com/

5. Trane Rebates (Available through Victory Heating & Cooling)

Trane offers national promotional rebates and qualifies for federal tax credits.


  • Rebates vary by system, model, and efficiency tier
  • Must meet CEE's highest non-advanced tier
  • Products qualify for 25C tax credits


Check Trane offers & rebate info: https://www.trane.com/residential/en/pricing/savings-and-offers/

Generators (Diesel or Gas)

At this time, no state or federal rebates exist for traditional gas or diesel-powered Generac generators. However, battery-based backup systems may qualify under MiHER or through utility programs like GLE.


Find GLE battery backup info here: https://www.gtlakes.com/energy-wise/