DETROIT, Jan. 27, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- DTE Energy has issued a Request for Proposal for a package of energy-efficiency programs that includes home energy consultations, energy-efficiency assistance, home energy surveys, a multifamily program and a school program.

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The scope of work includes distribution and installation of low-cost energy-efficiency measures, and outreach events with the goal of teaching customers about the impact of their energy usage and introducing them to low-cost ways to start saving energy.

Another area of importance is to reduce the energy use of income-qualified homeowners through home improvements at no cost to homeowners.

The contractor awarded this package will not be considered for the next RFP package to be issued next year. The next package will include a combination of some or all of the remaining residential programs.

All contractors interested in receiving more information about the RFP should send their contact information, referencing EE Bundle 1 RFP, to EORFP@dteenergy.com no later than Feb. 2.

About DTE Energy
DTE Energy (NYSE: DTE) is a Detroit-based diversified energy company involved in the development and management of energy-related businesses and services nationwide. Its operating units include an electric utility serving 2.1 million customers in Southeastern Michigan and a natural gas utility serving 1.2 million customers in Michigan. The DTE Energy portfolio also includes non-utility energy businesses focused on power and industrial projects, natural gas pipelines, gathering and storage, and energy marketing and trading. Information about DTE Energy is available at dteenergy.com, twitter.com/dte_energy and facebook.com/dteenergy.

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