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Major Renovations

The DTE Major Renovations Program offers financial incentives, marketing and technical assistance to builders or homeowners who make energy efficient home upgrades. Renovations must be extensive and consist of 50% or more of the original home undergoing renovation. Through DTE and ENERGY STAR® partnerships, residential customers receive increased comfort, energy savings, quality and overall satisfaction in upgraded homes.

Custom Baseline Details

All homes must achieve a minimum of 5% savings above the custom baseline that is in effect at the time that a project is registered, as evidenced by an Ekotrope energy model file.

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.

Major Renovations Updates

Technical Bulletin: Utility Rates

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

Technical Bulletin: Energy Star® Comparison

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

Technical Bulletin: Sunset of Sampling for Energy Star® Single Family Homes and All Townhomes

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

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).