Viewing Grant Proposal: DTE Electric-Community Solar in Detroit

DTE Electric is proposing to develop a 250 kW community solar project in the City of Detroit to support its MIGreenPower Community Impact Pilot program. The project would be developed for the benefit of low-income, energy-burdened Detroit residents and provide up to 55 low-income Detroiters (at or below 200% of the federal poverty level) with a cost-free subscription to DTE Electric’s MIGreenPower Flex program. This subscription which will attribute 100% of the household’s energy usage to solar energy and provide the subscriber with an estimated monthly bill credit of $15-$30 for the life of the project, estimated at 35 years. In alignment with the MI Healthy Climate plan, the pilot increases the affordability and access to clean energy generation for low-income customers by eliminating upfront installation costs and ongoing maintenance, reducing the energy burden with a bill credit and maximizing environmental benefits.

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