DTE Energy customers save nearly $600 million in 2015 through energy efficiency programs
Free energy consultations, lighting discounts, rebates and incentives, DTE Insight app drive savings
DETROIT, July 13, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- DTE Energy customers participating in the company's energy efficiency offerings in 2015 will save nearly $600 million across all programs, including free home and business consultations, lighting discounts at local retailers and rebates on high-efficiency heating and air conditioning equipment as well as ENERGY STAR® appliances. Many other initiatives, including the free DTE Insight app – which allows customers to monitor real-time energy use from their smartphones – and a PowerScan tool to view energy consumption from any appliance, also contributed to the savings. Customers participating in these programs have saved enough electricity to power about 460,000 homes and enough natural gas to heat more than 200,000 homes. The programs also have reduced greenhouse gas emissions, estimated to be the equivalent to more than 546,000 cars driven in one year. "DTE energy efficiency programs save our customers money, reduce energy waste and improve the environment – all while creating jobs and supporting local businesses throughout Michigan," said John Boladian, director of energy optimization at DTE Energy. "The savings start from the moment customers install a high-efficiency light bulb or energy efficient water heater, and lasts over the lifetime of their energy-saving upgrades. Customers benefit immediately from discounts or rebates, and from long-term savings on their energy bills." DTE's free Business Energy Consultation is one way customers save. "A DTE energy expert did a walk-through of my business, installed free energy efficient lights, water-saving aerators and gave me free advice on how to save even more," said Fenton Brown, owner of Fenton's Jamaican Jerk Chicken restaurant in Southfield. "Now I'm saving over 20 percent on my energy bill." Customers who have invested in larger energy efficiency projects include the Kentwood Public Schools. With the improvements made, the school district received $114,000 in DTE incentives and reduced its monthly energy costs by up to 25 percent. More information on savings and programs are available in DTE's 2015 Energy Optimization Report at dteenergy.com/eoannualreport. DTE accomplishments highlighted in the report include:
For energy efficiency information, residential customers can visit dteenergy.com/saveenergy and business customers can visit dteenergy.com/savenow. DTE energy efficiency program information is also available by calling 866.796.0512. Customers interested in downloading the free DTE Insight app with an iPhone, Apple Watch, or Android phone, and have the smart meter, can go to the App Store or Google Play. About DTE Energy Logo - http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20140924/148236 To view the original version on PR Newswire, visit:http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/dte-energy-customers-save-nearly-600-million-in-2015-through-energy-efficiency-programs-300298203.html SOURCE DTE Energy |
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