If you are below 150% of the federal poverty level, you may qualify for a $7.50 per month credit on your electric account and/or a $13.50 per month credit on your gas account.
To determine eligibility for the Residential Income Assistance credit, the following documentation is required for income verification and can be emailed directly to RIA@dteenergy.com. Allow for 48 -72 hours for processing of documentation.
1. Identification for all members of the household who are 18 years or older including the DTE account holder (Valid ID and Social Security Cards are both required):
- Valid Michigan or government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License, City-Issued Photo ID, State ID, Passport, etc). Note: Due to COVID and delays in renewing licenses, etc, ID’s that expired after February 2020 will be accepted at this time.
- Social Security Cards for all members in the household regardless of the age including the DTE account holder.
2. Proof of income for all members of the household 18 years or older including the DTE account holder (choose from one of the following):
- Two (2) most recent copies of paychecks or pay stubs. Pay stubs greater than 60 days old will not be accepted.
- Unemployment compensation benefit check stubs or benefit statements
- SSI Statement for current year
- MDHHS Benefit Letter
- Copy of HHC Energy Draft for current year. Note: We will accept a copy of an HHC Energy Draft if gas is with another utility provider.
If qualified and enrolled, income must be verified every 12 months to continue receiving the credit.