The DTE Energy Multifamily Program
Overview
What is the DTE Energy Multifamily Program?
The DTE Energy Multifamily Program is an energy efficiency initiative designed to help multifamily buildings reduce energy usage and energy costs.
By installing free energy-saving upgrades*, tenants and owners can save money on their utility bills, increase comfort and contribute to a more environmentally friendly living space. Owners can also receive incentives when they upgrade to qualifying, energy-efficient equipment, such as HVAC, lighting and water heating, at their property.
Who is this program for?
The DTE Energy Multifamily Program is for multifamily property managers and owners. The types of multifamily properties that commonly participate in this program include apartments, co-operative housing, condominiums, senior living facilities and dormitories.
Which products are eligible?
Multifamily properties that meet the following requirements are eligible:
- Have DTE Energy as their natural gas and/or electric provider
- Have three or more units under one roof
Properties with DTE for one service and Consumers Energy for another can still participate. Click on the FAQ tab to learn more.
Have less than three units? Visit our Home Energy Consultation page to learn more.
How does the Multifamily Program work?
Want to get started? Request a free energy assessment. After the assessment, a member of our team will review your energy-saving opportunities and assist you on the next steps for implementing your selected upgrades. Already know how you want to save? Skip the assessment and explore our complete list of incentives and program requirements. You can either work with a contractor to install the most cost-effective measures for your property or install them yourself.
*Energy-saving products installed are dependent upon DTE Energy account type and eligibility. Incentives are available while funds last.
Request Assessment
Ready to get started? Request a free Energy Assessment!
Stop wasting energy and money in your multifamily property! Request a free energy assessment to learn what energy-efficient measures would benefit your property. Just click on the link below, fill out the information and a member of our team will contact you to set up a free energy assessment.
For residential inquiries and/or single-family homes, visit our Home Energy Consultation page.
Program Offerings
Explore available energy efficiency upgrades and products
If you are a property manager or owner, you will find all the information you need about DTE’s available incentives here.
Prescriptive/Custom Incentives
The DTE Multifamily Program offers incentives on upgrades to existing equipment located in individual units and common areas, including HVAC, interior and exterior lighting and water heating products. To learn more about next steps and available products, explore our complete list of incentives.
Income-Qualified Incentives
The DTE Multifamily Program offers increased incentives for properties which meet our Income Qualified eligibility guidelines. For a detailed list of Income-Qualified incentives and program incentives, click here.
Direct Install Products
Depending on your account type, you may be eligible for the following products at no cost to you:
- ENERGY STAR® LED light bulbs
- Energy-efficient showerhead
- Kitchen and bathroom faucet aerators
- Hot water pipe wrap
- Programmable thermostats
Request your FREE energy assessment to find out what you qualify for!
Contractors
Need assistance working with the Multifamily Program? Click here for more information.
FAQs
Q: I have questions that I would like to speak to a representative about. Who should I contact?
A: Please call us at (866) 796-0512 or email dtemultifamily@michiganefficiency.com.
Q: How do I know which upgrades I’m eligible for?
A: See the overview tab above to learn more about program eligibility. You can also schedule a free energy assessment to learn more. In general, eligibility is dependent upon your DTE Energy account type and the specifics of your multifamily property.
Q: What are the next steps after I receive a free energy assessment?
A: After your assessment, a team member will determine your eligibility and assist with your next steps in program participation. This could include scheduling your direct install appointment, contacting a contractor or submitting an application for prescriptive/custom incentives.
Q: Do I need to request an energy assessment to take advantage of DTE’s Multifamily Program?
A: No. However, we recommend having our team on-site to uncover all of the energy-saving opportunities available to you. To take advantage of the available incentives, an energy assessment is not required.
Q: I’m a property manager/owner with both DTE AND Consumers Energy utilities. Can I still participate?
A: Yes. If your property has one fuel type from DTE Energy and one fuel type from Consumers Energy, the Multifamily program can facilitate direct installations, assessments and program incentives for both utilities in a single visit.
Q: I’m a contractor. How can I participate in the program?
A: Contractors are an important part of the DTE Multifamily Program. Visit our contractor site to learn about energy-saving opportunities for your customers and the program incentives that are available.