DTE Energy
Detroit, Michigan
Partner of the Year - Energy Efficiency Program Delivery
DTE Energy is an electric and natural gas utility serving southeast Michigan. Throughout 2021, the company increased the adoption of energy efficient products and homes in its service territory by promoting ENERGY STAR® awareness. Key 2021 accomplishments include:
- Achieving more than 160,000 megawatt hours of electricity, and 120,000 million cubic feet of natural gas, saved across its ENERGY STAR programs.
- Supporting the construction of more than 240 ENERGY STAR certified homes, a 73% year-over-year increase compared to 2020.
- Expanding ENERGY STAR builder participation in its program by 77%.
- Increasing the number of distributors participating in its commercial food service program by 50% and launching an in-store promotion in July with Restaurant Depot Midwest to incentivize ENERGY STAR certified fryers; after quickly selling out, participants worked together to overcome supply challenges and extend the promotion through the end of the year.
