The New Homes Programs are launching a 6-month pilot to test a new Home Energy Rating System (HERS) feature within the Ekotrope RATER app. Ekotrope’s Automated Design Assistance feature will provide HERS raters with energy conservation recommendations tailored to a specific home design and the rebate program offerings. This will allow HERS raters to share recommendations and reports with builders, to enhance home designs and leverage the New Homes Programs’ rebate offerings.
New Home Construction
Program Updates
DTE Energy and Consumers Energy Programs Announce New Feature: Automated Design Assistance in Ekotrope
Thursday, June 3, 2021
Technical Bulletin: Construction Safety Tips
Tuesday, June 1, 2021
A new bulletin has been added to the Consumers Energy and DTE Energy Efficiency Learning Center (EELC).
Technical Bulletin: Townhome Air Sealing
Tuesday, May 4, 2021
A new bulletin has been added to theConsumers Energy and DTE Energy Efficiency Learning Center (EELC).
Technical Bulletin: Window Selection
Tuesday, April 6, 2021
A new bulletin has been added to the Consumers Energy and DTE Energy Efficiency Learning Center (EELC).
Technical Bulletin: Grading Insulation Installation
Tuesday, March 2, 2021
A new technical bulletin has been added on the Energy Efficiency Learning Center (EELC) for Consumers Energy and DTE.
New Home Construction
When you design for energy efficiency from day one, you build homes that are easier to keep cool in summer and easier to heat in winter. You also build homes that are more comfortable, inviting and enjoyable for the families that will call them home.
With our New Home Construction program, you can earn up to $2,000 in rebates when you build to ENERGY STAR® standards. As an alternative to ENERGY STAR, a Home Energy Rating System (HERS) rebate will be available for single-family homes and townhomes that achieve a 56 or lower HERS score.
Build an ENERGY STAR certified home and we'll provide you with double the rebate! See Incentive Chart for details.
What is ENERGY STAR certification?
ENERGY STAR homes are built to meet the highest U.S. Environmental Protection Agency energy efficiency guidelines and include the latest energysaving equipment and features. Rebates are paid based on achieving ENERGY STAR certification and a given home’s Home Energy Rating System (HERS) Index score.
What is a HERS Index score?
As the industry standard for measuring a home’s energy efficiency, the HERS Index scores a home based on comprehensive software modeling and in-person testing. The lower the score, the more efficient the home. On average, Consumers Energy ENERGY STAR homes score 47% better than typical homes.
Your ENERGY STAR home buyers will enjoy the following benefits for years to come:
Visit ENERGY STAR to learn more
As a Participating Builder, you can experience:
Consumers Energy is proud to support ENERGY STAR and Michigan builders with rebates for energy efficient homes.
For more information on becoming a Consumers Energy New Home Construction Builder, email CENewHomes@icf.com or visit our website for more information.