Welcome to the 2026 Contractor Microsite!
Program news and updates
Detroit Lions Home Opener Ticket Contest
Football season is kicking off soon and so is your chance to win big! Submit a final application in August for a chance to win 4 tickets to the Lions home opener!
- Contest Period: August 1 - August 31
- Game: Home Opener on 9/13
- Opponent: New Orleans Saints
- Prize: One winner receives 4 tickets
- Winner Selection: Randomly selected by 9/4
Eligibility:
- Final applications must be submitted on or before August 31, 2026.
- Must be a participating contractor.
- Not a PC yet? Sign up for a training!
- Minimum savings 50 MWh/app or 100 MCF/app.
Meeting any of the following criteria qualifies for entry:
- Final App Savings submitted > 1 GWh
- Final App Savings submitted > 2,500 MCF
- Final App Count submitted > 5 apps
Each eligible application earns one contest entry—submit multiple applications for more entries. Winner will be randomly selected by 9/4. Don't fumble your chance to win—submit your final applications today!
Find It. Fix It. Get Paid for It.
You're already identifying building automation and controls opportunities that reduce energy waste. Now DTE Energy will reward you for turning those opportunities into verified savings.
Through the Retro-Commissioning (RCx) Expansion, qualified BAS and controls contractors can earn an additional $0.03 per verified kWh saved while helping customers access an average of more than $16,000 in program incentives per project. DTE provides training, technical support, and savings verification so you can focus on delivering results.
Create new revenue streams. Strengthen customer relationships. Get rewarded for the optimization work you're already doing.
Mercury Points coming to an end
This program will officially be coming to a close. Please note that only paid applications completed by July 31, 2026, will count toward your final point totals.
The gift ordering platform has been closed. All points redeemed will be converted to a cash equivalent pay out. All points must be redeemed by Oct. 31, 2026. To check your point balance and to request payment, please send an email to contractors@michiganee.com and your program Energy Advisor.
We appreciate your participation and engagement with the program and encourage you to take full advantage of the remaining time to redeem your cash equivalent pay out.
Large Business 10% electric limited time offer
Participating Contractors can now take advantage of a 10% limited time offer on all submitted electric projects. This limited time offer is in addition to existing rebate and limited time offer opportunities.
Participating contractor limited time offer details
- Offer applies only to electric projects, submitted by participating contractors.
- Offer is available on a first-come, first-served basis, as funding is limited and subject to change.
- Offer is stackable with other rebates and limited-time offers.
- Application must be submitted by Nov. 30, 2026.
- Does not apply to projects completed before the 2026 program year.
- Limited-time offer cap of $50,000 per project.

Your one-stop shop for helping business customers save energy
As a participating contractor of the DTE Energy Efficiency Program for Business, you are central to helping local businesses save energy and make upgrades more affordable. This site contains everything you need to support your participation with the program.
Upcoming Virtual Events
August Participating Contractor Training Webinar
Type: Virtual / Webinar
Agenda:
- Learn about program updates for 2026.
- Receive information on measures, rebates and bonuses.
- Attendance survey
- Q&A Session
Note to Contractors:
If you attended one of the 2026 in-person kickoff events in either Grand Rapids or Detroit, you do NOT need to attend the virtual kickoff. The in-person kickoff counted as your PC Training for the 2026 program year.
August Participating Contractor Training Webinar
Type: Virtual / Webinar
Agenda:
- Learn about program updates for 2026.
- Receive information on measures, rebates and bonuses.
- Attendance survey
- Q&A Session
Note to Contractors:
If you attended one of the 2026 in-person kickoff events in either Grand Rapids or Detroit, you do NOT need to attend the virtual kickoff. The in-person kickoff counted as your PC Training for the 2026 program year.
Upcoming In-Person Events
Michigan's Premier Economic Summit and Annual Meeting
Time: Wednesday, August 5th from 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Thursday, August 6th from 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Friday, August 7th from 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Location: Westin Book Cadillac Detroit
1114 Washington Blvd.
Detroit, MI 48226