Audit and Weatherization
DTE Energy launched the Your Energy Savings campaign last year designed to save consumers money on their utilities bills while helping the state of Michigan become energy efficient.
A significant part of this effort is the Residential Audit & Weatherization program that offers MichCon natural gas and Detroit Edison electric heat consumers rebates up to $1,350.
This program has changed from last year and rebates for qualifying updates are now only maximized upon completion of a comprehensive energy audit. These updates could include air sealing, basement wall insulation, band joist insulation, floor/crawl space insulation, above grade wall insulation, ceiling insulation, and window replacement.
This website is designed to easily find tools for this program. Click on the tabs below to find more information such as program details, upcoming events in your area to learn more about energy effient measures, and to download the forms to apply for the program!
Program Information
Program Announcements and Updates
Forms & Applications
Trade Ally Events
- Beginning June 1st the Audit & Weatherization program is a space heating program only, there are no rebates or savings on the DECo side for central air conditioning. MichCon must be their primary heating fuel supplier or they must have all electric heat with Detroit Edison.
- All work completed before June 1, 2010 will follow the 2009 rebate chart. Work completed June 1, 2010 or later will follow the new rebate schedule.
- Beginning June 1st applications for rebates must be received within 45 days of installation.
- Customer account must be in good standing to receive rebates.
- Rebate checks will be sent to the account holder of the address where the work was performed.
- Design is for single family site built homes(detatched condos included).
- Attached condo's qualify for the lower rebate if they are in units of 4 or less. They are not eligible for audit rebates.
- Rebate application must be accompanied by a copy of the invoice for work performed.
- QAQC will be completed on 10% of all Level 1 survey kits installed. Installed Rebate measures require 5% QAQC on all rebates over $500.
- June 1, 2010 new rebates, minimums, and rules will apply as specified on the "terms and conditions" and "rebate chart".
- Only a level 2 or 3 Audit makes a homeowner eligible for the 2X rebate amount. Grandfathered in are all Level 1 surveys scheduled before March 15, 2010.
- Rebate maximums are 50% up to the cap level established on the "rebate schedule", excluding windows.
- Air Sealing 10% - requires pre- AND post- blower door test, OR, completion of substantial sealing as detailed by pre- blower door testing and specification of work required to reach 10% reduction in external air infiltration for rebate.
- Air Sealing 20 or 40% - requires pre- AND post- blower door test.
- Basement Wall Insulation must have a minimum of 250 square feet for basement wall insulation rebate and begin with an R-0
- Band Joist Insulation - to qualify for this Rebate the rim joist must be air sealed and insulated with spray foam with a minimum of R-10 value or foam air seal plus fiberglass. The minimum area insulated must be at least 100 linear feet.
- Floor/Crawl Space Wall Insulation: A minimum of 100 square feet for floor insulation rebate and a starting value of R-0.
- Above Grade Wall Insulation: A minimum of 250 square feet for wall insulation with a starting value of R-5 or less to an ending value of R-11 or better.
- Ceiling Insulation requires a start point of an effective R-24 or 8" of insulation or less. A minimum of R-19 or 6" of insulation must be added for rebate eligibility. A minimum area of 750 square feet must be insulated to qualify.
- Windows: Max Rebate with audit is $25 per window replaced in homes heated primarily by MichCon gas or Detroit Edison Electricity up to 12 windows. Max Rebate without audit is $12.50 per window replaced in homes heated primarily by MichCon gas or Detroit Edison Electricity up to 12 windows. A minimum of 4 windows must be replaced to qualify for a rebate. Windows must be recognized/rated by NFRC (National Federation Rating Council) and/or ENERGY STAR.
- House Total of $1350 on all measures combined after a certified audit. Without a certified audit a maximum of $500 limit will be in effect.
- An initial rebate on Level 2 & 3 audits (paid to homeowner or auditor) in the amount of $75 will be paid after an energy audit is performed. A secondary rebate of $75 (to the homeowner) will be paid if an installed measure is performed within 12 months of the energy audit.
- Auditors can get direct install kits from us for free and we will pay them $25 for installation.
- Must complete first installation within 12 months of the Energy Audit or grandfathered Level 1 survey to receive upgraded rebate or second half of audit rebate.
- The online My Energy Analyzer and the In-Home $25 Energy Survey, do NOT qualify as Energy Audits for the higher rebate amounts.
- The program has a limited budget, but is a multi-year program. Applications will be processed until allocated funds are spent each program year. DTE Energy reserves the right not to pay the incentive if funds are not available at the time of the Application approval, or if the form and all required additional information are not filled out completely and accurately.
- We will be hosting an online "Budget Incentive Gauge" to keep up to date with the amount of money the program has remaining.
Here are links to download the latest forms so you can apply for the program benefits.
The new 2010 Program is rolling out June 1st but there have been some changes along the way also. Please see below to find changes or updates that may apply.
Here is the Trade Ally Partner Letter. If you are a Trade Ally or are interested in becoming one, read this!
- Effective March 15th, the Level 1 Surveys will no longer qualify the recipient to the higher level weatherization
rebates. For higher rebate incentives, the applicant must complete a Level 2 or 3 Energy Audit. Lower rebates will continue
to be available to all other qualified DTE Energy customers.
- Effective June 1st, the rebates attributed to air conditioning savings will be removed from the Program. The focus
of the weatherization rebates will move to space heating only (Detroit Edison electric or MichCon gas).
- Effective June 1st, we will begin to enforce the auditor qualification requirements that were planned to occur in
January 2010. If you haven't done so, please work on your RESNet and/or BPI certifications.
- Auditors will be given DTE Energy kits at no cost and can receive $25 for installing them while performing an audit.
- See rebate chart for changes to qualifying
measures and rebate incentives.
- Please take note of newly enforced minimum square foot and rebate amounts. They have been altered in order to reach 2010 program goals.
- Customers have a maximum of 45 calendar days from the date of installation or audit to apply for any rebate.
- Audit bonuses have been changed for the auditors or homeowner receiving rebate Level 2 or 3 Audits to $150
($75 after initial energy audit/$75 after customer installs at least one qualified measure).
- Any installation performed after June 1st will be held to the new program rules and guidelines. Any installation performed
before June 1st will be subject to the original rebate schedule.
- Effective June 1st, the "Duct Seal and Insulation" measure and the "Boiler Pipe Wrap" measure have been removed from the
program.
- Effective June 1st, "Air Sealing 20%" and "Air Sealing 40%" have been added to the program rebates.
- Effective June 1st, you must use the new Rebate Application in order to process your rebate request. We will also require complete information in each category that pertains to your rebate request.
Looking to learn more about these, and other, programs? CLEAResult regularly holds events all over Michigan that are designed to educate so you can benefit from these programs.
To find an event in your area, please visit Great Lakes Contractor - Event page.
View the Trade Ally
Event Slide Show Presentation
Below are the current statistics for this program. The Audit and Weatherization programs and rebates end once we reach our goals, so act today!
34%
66%
Paid
Remaining