New report: DTE Energy’s customers will save $418 million by taking advantage of the company’s 2022 Energy Efficiency

Expanded programs help all customers maximize energy savings, including those in greatest need

DETROIT, Oct. 17, 2023 – DTE Energy customers taking advantage of the company’s energy efficiency programs are reducing energy use and seeing lower bills. In fact, in 2022, residential and business customers will save $418 million in energy bills as reported in the 2022 DTE Energy Efficiency Annual Report.

 DTE programs are designed to help reduce energy use by increasing customer awareness of products and technologies and available rebates. In 2022 alone, more than 1.8 million residential customers saved millions of dollars in energy costs and nearly 500,000 business customers took advantage of savings to improve their bottom line.

Supporting customers most in need

Recently, DTE was named a Top Five energy company in the nation for energy efficiency savings by the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy. The ACEEE scorecard ranks companies on their performance, policies and programs with a focus on supporting those most in need. In 2022, DTE invested more than $50 million in income-qualified programs to help improve the comfort of customers’ homes.

The Energy Efficiency Assistance program provides energy-efficient home upgrades or replacements at no cost to the customer and is delivered through more than 30 nonprofit organizations and community action agencies. The energy-efficient products installed included heating system tune-ups or replacements, high-efficiency water heaters, energy-efficient refrigerators, energy-efficient lighting and home weatherization services.

“DTE has increased energy efficiency programs and spending for our income-qualified customers,” said John Boladian, director of energy efficiency at DTE. “We continue to develop and expand our program offerings to help our customers improve the efficiency of their homes and lower their energy costs.”

For example, DTE partnered with the Detroit Home Repair Fund to provide resources to holistically address Detroit housing stability by leveraging multiple home repair resources at once.

Energy-saving programs for both business and residential customers

DTE’s energy efficiency program was first launched in 2009 and has grown in spending and offerings, with more than two dozen programs, rebates and tools for residential and business customers seeking to maximize their energy use.

Residential programs are designed to improve the efficiency and comfort of customers’ homes, including:

• Tools, like the DTE Insight app to help manage energy use in real time.
• The online DTE Marketplace offers energy-efficient products at a discounted price.
• The new rebate center provides eligible home rebates. Visit com/rebates.

Business programs provide incentives and tools that encourage customers to install energy-efficient equipment to reduce their overall energy consumption and reduce costs. Visit dteenergy.com/savenow to learn more.

Creating opportunities, supporting diversity and building our community

DTE is committed to powering diversity by creating opportunities and implementing diverse, equitable and inclusive programs that are essential to enriching the communities where we serve. Through the energy efficiency programs alone, more than 400 new jobs were created to support the need and demand in the state.

To view the DTE’s Energy Efficiency 2022 Annual Report, visit empoweringmichigan.com.

About DTE Energy  

DTE Energy (NYSE:DTE) is a Detroit-based diversified energy Company involved in the development and management of energy-related businesses and services nationwide. Its operating units include an electric Company serving 2.3 million customers in Southeast Michigan and a natural gas Company serving 1.3 million customers in Michigan. The DTE portfolio includes energy businesses focused on custom energy solutions, renewable energy generation and energy marketing and trading. Through our commitment to cleaner energy, DTE Electric plans to reduce CO2 emissions by 90% and DTE Gas will plan to reduce methane emissions 80% by 2040 to produce cleaner energy while keeping it safe, reliable and affordable. DTE Electric and Gas aspire to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050. DTE is committed to serving with its energy through volunteerism, education and employment initiatives, philanthropy and economic progress. Information about DTE is available at dteenergy.com, empoweringmichigan.com, twitter.com/dte_energy and facebook.com/dteenergy.  

For further information, members of the media may contact:

Dominique Hicks, DTE Energy Corporate Communications, 313.235.5555.