Annual Report: Implemented Savings Projects
Every year, you are required to submit an annual report of the implemented savings projects. The MPSC has the statutory authority to assess penalties of up to two times the normal energy optimization surcharge in proportion of the shortfall in achieving your minimum energy optimization savings goals. You are encouraged to plan for savings that exceed the minimum savings goal. There is no penalty for not achieving your planned savings when you meet the minimum goal. Reports are due 60 days after the last day of term covered by your report. Reports are due March 1.
Amendments to Plans
Amendments are required to avoid plan expirations and should be accompanied with notifications of failure to meet the minimum energy optimization standards, partial terminations or changes in base usage. Plan amendments are required every two years to update energy usage and minimum savings requirements.
Termination Notice: Self-Direct Energy Optimization Program
This notice allows a customer to voluntarily return to the provider’s Energy Optimization Program. Upon return to the utility’s Energy Optimization Program, the customer becomes eligible for incentives provided by the utility's program and is responsible to pay applicable energy optimization surcharges from which they previously had been exempt. The customer is still liable for savings shortfalls that may have occurred during the Self-Direct Program. Full termination notices should include an annual report listing measures implemented up to termination. Partial terminations should include a plan amendment. Terminations become effective when the request is approved by DTE Energy. Once terminated, the full energy optimization surcharges will be applied to your bill on the next billing cycle. Please contact the business team for reporting requirements at 866.796.0512 (press option 3) or via email.
The Michigan Public Service Commission may require additional information about your plans and reports from the provider or customer.
Once you choose to participate, it is assumed you will continue to manage your Energy Optimization Program from that point forward.
If you decide to return, for whatever reason, you will not be eligible to participate in the Large Gas EUT Exploratory Offering any longer.