DTE Energy Launches Energy Efficiency Programs to Help Customers Save Energy and Save Money
29 June 2009 - 10:34PM
PR Newswire (US)
DETROIT, June 29 /PRNewswire/ -- DTE Energy today launched a
comprehensive program to help its customers improve the energy
efficiency of their homes and businesses. The program, called Your
Energy Savings, will show DTE Energy customers throughout Michigan
how to save money by using less energy. "The best way to save money
on energy is to use it wisely," said Gerry Anderson, DTE Energy
President and COO. "This initiative will provide our customers with
the tools they need to take control of their energy use. We believe
this program will have tremendous benefits for our customers and
have a positive impact on Michigan's economy and environment." Your
Energy Savings was among several initiatives that will be discussed
today at a news conference prior to the Michigan Public Service
Commission's kickoff of an energy efficiency collaborative in
Lansing. Comprehensive energy legislation passed in Michigan last
year to assure clean, affordable energy for the future was the
catalyst for the MPSC collaborative and DTE Energy's efficiency
programs. The collaborative will examine in detail the energy
efficiency measures employed by all electric and natural gas
utilities and the energy savings that result. DTE Energy's Your
Energy Savings will offer customers a wide array of energy
efficiency programs. An appliance recycling program introduced
earlier this month offers customers $50 rebates to recycle older
model refrigerators and freezers, with DTE Energy picking up and
disposing of them for free. Other programs rolling out in the weeks
ahead include: -- Onsite energy audits at customer homes with
rebates of up to $1,500 for making recommended improvements; --
Discounts on Energy Star (R) products, including clothes washers,
room air conditioners, dehumidifiers and compact fluorescent light
bulbs ; -- Discounts on purchases of energy-efficient heating and
cooling equipment; -- Incentives for the construction of
energy-efficient homes and buildings; and -- Energy-efficiency
assistance for low-income households. DTE Energy also will
introduce energy-efficiency programs designed specifically for
apartment and condominium owners, as well as programs for its
commercial and industrial customers. "Moving forward, we hope to
offer even more opportunities for our customers to save energy and
save money through the Your Energy Savings program," said Anderson.
Anderson said he expects the programs will help stimulate
Michigan's economy by creating jobs in energy consulting, heating
and cooling services, lighting and other home improvement and
construction businesses. Additionally, because energy costs are a
major component in the cost of doing business, the programs have
the potential to make the state more attractive for new businesses
considering a location in Michigan. Longer term, the programs will
help Michigan's environment. By using less energy, carbon dioxide
emitted in the production of electricity is reduced. The company on
June 30 will launch a new Web site, YourEnergySavings.com, where
customers can find a wealth of information on energy efficiency as
well as details on the new programs. The site features MyEnergy
Analyzer, a powerful online tool that provides DTE Energy customers
with customized recommendations to improve the energy efficiency of
their homes and businesses. DATASOURCE: DTE Energy CONTACT: Lorie
Kessler, +1-313-235-8807, or Eileen Dixon, +1-313-235-9154, both of
DTE Energy Web Site: http://www.dteenergy.com/
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