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New Home Construction

The DTE New Homes Program offers financial incentives and marketing and technical assistance to builders who install eligible residential units in its service territory. Through DTE and ENERGY STAR® partnerships, residential customers receive increased comfort, energy savings, quality, and overall satisfaction in a new energy efficient home.

For more information on becoming a Residential New Home Construction Program builder, click here.

What is a HERS Index score?

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As the industry standard for measuring a home s energy efficiency, the Home Energy Rating System (HERS) Index scores a home based on comprehensive software modeling and in person testing. The lower the score, the more efficient the home.

What is ENERGY STAR certification?

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ENERGY STAR homes are built to meet the highest U.S. Environmental Protection Agency energy efficiency guidelines and include the latest energy saving equipment and features. Rebates are paid based on achieving ENERGY STAR certification and a given home s Home Energy Rating System (HERS) Index score


Your ENERGY STAR homebuyers will enjoy the following benefits for years 
 to come:

  • Reduced energy bills certified homes deliver approximately 20% savings on annual energy bills according to ENERGY STAR.
  • Higher resale value -- certified homes sell at a higher premium than comparable homes that don't have an ENERGY STAR rating.
  • Improved indoor air quality.
  • A more comfortable home environment for higher customer satisfaction.

Visit ENERGY STAR to learn more.

New Homes Program Updates

Technical Bulletin: Duct Testing at Pre-Drywall

A new bulletin has been added to the Consumers Energy and DTE Energy Energy Efficiency Learning Center (EELC).

Technical Bulletin: Affordable Housing Submissions

A new bulletin has been added to the Consumers Energy and DTE Energy Energy Efficiency Learning Center (EELC).

Technical Bulletin: Proper Attic Ventilation

A new bulletin has been added to the Consumers Energy and DTE Energy Energy Efficiency Learning Center (EELC).

Technical Bulletin: Pre-Drywall Inspection is Always Required

A new bulletin has been added to the Consumers Energy and DTE Energy Energy Efficiency Learning Center (EELC).

Technical Bulletin: Registering Projected Projects

A new bulletin has been added to the Consumers Energy and DTE Energy Energy Efficiency Learning Center (EELC).