Reduce your operating costs while increasing system efficiency.
Managing your building’s energy use doesn’t have to be complicated. We work with you through the DTE Retro-Commissioning Program (RCx) to provide cost-effective, highly customized solutions based on your building’s specific needs. RCx offers valuable expertise and incentives to offset improvement costs, saving you energy and money.
The Retro-Commissioning Program includes an Express Track and a more detailed Standard Track. Our team will help you identify the track that’s best suited for you. Read the program overview.
Program Benefits
RCx can help you:
- Lower your energy and maintenance spending.
- Overcome building changes to create a more comfortable and productive work environment.
- Reduce equipment wear and tear to maintain continued performance.
Connect with a program specialist.
You can also call (248) 430-5579 or email dtercx@esciences.us
Choose the track that’s best for your needs.
DTE Success Story
 | Detroit Marriott embraces retro-commissioning. |
Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Center is Michigan’s tallest hotel. Given its size, the hotel saw tremendous energy savings potential. The DTE RCx Program conducted a no-cost, nine-month retro-commissioning study to identify energy-conserving and cost-saving opportunities.
Case Study
 | Delaco Steel Saves with RCx Program |
Delaco Steel is headquartered in Dearborn, Michigan and participated in the RCx Program to service multiple buildings. Delaco Steel found success in the flexibility of the Custom track for these facilities.
Other Ways to Save
 | Strategic Energy Management Program (SEM) |
SEM helps large commercial and industrial customers focus on changing business practices and establishing organizational cultures to reduce energy waste, improve energy efficiency and verify results.
 | Self-Directed Electric Plan |
Direct and implement your own energy optimization plan.
Retro-Commissioning Program
Standard Track
Commercial and industrial DTE customers can save money, reduce operating costs and improve their building’s performance through the RCx Program. You’ll receive a detailed assessment of your building’s systems with an investigative retro-commissioning study fully funded by DTE Energy (an $80K value).
What does the Standard Track offer?
The RCx Standard Track looks for these optimization opportunities and more:
- Scheduling updates to ensure equipment and lighting are operating only when needed
- Economizer controls
- Supply air temperature and fan speed
- Chiller and boiler operations to match building load conditions
- Process cooling and heating
Connect with a program specialist.
You can also call (248) 430-5579 or email dtercx@esciences.us
About the Program
Eligibility Requirements
Commercial and industrial DTE customers are eligible for the program. Selection criteria for participating include:
- An annual electric energy consumption of greater than 5,000,000 kWh
- A controls system that can schedule units on/off, make adjustments and (if possible) adjust operational parameters from an operator interface
- A minimum commitment of $10,000 to implement the energy efficiency improvements identified in the study, with a combined estimated simple payback of 18 months or less
How It Works
Our experience team determines if your building qualifies for the RCx Program and assists you with the necessary documents. You’ll then follow a three-step process:
 | Investigation |
Our energy engineers assess your building systems to identify energy-saving improvements and implementation cost estimates. You choose the improvements you want to make.
 | Implementation |
Your optimization selections are put into action.
 | Verification |
We collect documentation for the implemented improvements to verify your energy savings.
Our team provides details of your year-over-year energy and cost savings. You’ll also receive a rebate for the successful completion of the project.
How It Works
Our experience team determines if your building qualifies for the RCx Program and assists you with the necessary documents. You’ll then follow a three-step process:
| Investigation |
Our energy engineers assess your building systems to identify energy-saving improvements and implementation cost estimates. You choose the improvements you want to make.
| Implementation |
Your optimization selections are put into action.
| Verification |
We collect documentation for the implemented improvements to verify your energy savings.
Our team provides details of your year-over-year energy and cost savings. You’ll also receive a rebate for the successful completion of the project.
Case Studies
Frequently Asked Questions
Commercial and industrial DTE customers looking to save energy, reduce operating costs and improve building performance can maximize their efforts through the program.
DTE fully funds the program. This commitment shows you’re invested in implementing Energy Conservation Measures (ECMs) identified by the service provider. Please note that the implementation cost typically gets covered by the incentives you receive upon completion of the project.
A Standard Track project typically runs for 8-10 months.
Retro-Commissioning Program
Express Track
You’ll receive a free targeted assessment with the Retro-Commissioning Program (RCx) Express Track. A program specialist will tour your facility and assess opportunities for improving energy efficiency of your building and process systems. You may receive up to $2,000 to cover the controls contractor’s cost. We pay the contractor directly so you have no out-of-pocket expenses.
What does the Express Track offer?
The RCx Express Track looks for these optimization opportunities and more:
- Scheduling updates to ensure equipment and lighting are operating only when needed
- Economizer controls
- Supply air temperature and fan speed
- Supply air pressure setpoint
- Compressed air operation
Connect with a program specialist.
You can also call (248) 430-5579 or email dtercx@esciences.us
About the Program
Eligibility Requirements
Commercial and industrial DTE customers are eligible for the program. Customers receive rebates for their participation. Selection criteria for participating include:
- An annual electric energy consumption of greater than 1,000 MWh (approximately 75,000 sq. ft. or greater)
- Having a control system with the capability to schedule units on/off and make adjustments
How It Works
Our experience team determines if your building qualifies for the RCx Program and assists you with the necessary documents. You’ll then follow a three-step process:
| Investigation |
Our energy engineers assess your building systems to identify energy-saving improvements and implementation cost estimates. You choose the improvements you want to make.
| Implementation |
Your optimization selections are put into action.
| Verification |
We collect documentation for the implemented improvements to verify your energy savings.
Our team provides details of your year-over-year energy and cost savings. You’ll also receive a rebate for the successful completion of the project.
How It Works
Our experience team determines if your building qualifies for the RCx Program and assists you with the necessary documents. You’ll then follow a three-step process:
Our team provides details of your year-over-year energy and cost savings. You’ll also receive a rebate for the successful completion of the project.
How It Works
Our experience team determines if your building qualifies for the RCx Program and assists you with the necessary documents. You’ll then follow a three-step process:
| Investigation |
Our energy engineers assess your building systems to identify energy-saving improvements and implementation cost estimates. You choose the improvements you want to make.
| Implementation |
Your optimization selections are put into action.
| Verification |
We collect documentation for the implemented improvements to verify your energy savings.
Our team provides details of your year-over-year energy and cost savings. You’ll also receive a rebate for the successful completion of the project.
How It Works
Our experience team determines if your building qualifies for the RCx Program and assists you with the necessary documents. You’ll then follow a three-step process:
Our team provides details of your year-over-year energy and cost savings. You’ll also receive a rebate for the successful completion of the project.
Case Studies
Frequently Asked Questions
You have the option of either paying your selected controls contractor directly after receiving your incentive check or assigning part of your incentive check as payment to the controls contractor.
No, there are no financial commitments associated with participating in the program.
An Express Track project typically runs for 1-2 months.
Retro-Commissioning Program