Detroit Energy Challenge
Enter the Detroit Energy Challenge!
Competing is simple and easy, and you only need to enroll one time in order to compete year after year in both the Detroit Energy Challenge and Michigan Battle of the buildings. For new competitors, begin by enrolling your building(s) here!
The Detroit Energy Challenge is an extension of the Michigan Battle of the Buildings, in partnership with Detroit 2030 District and the City of Detroit Office of Sustainability. With visionary sponsorship by DTE, the program awards local Detroit commercial, industrial and multi-family buildings for energy-efficient practices. Detroit area buildings enrolled in the Michigan Battle of the Buildings are automatically considered for local and state-wide recognition. There is no cost to enter the annual competition.
The 2024 competition will compare the year 2024 to 2023 usage to identify Detroit's biggest losers and award buildings with the greatest energy reductions. Update your utility data in Energy Star Portfolio Manager by March 5, 2025. Energy usage data includes gas, electric, steam (if applicable) and water (optional) for complete 2023 and 2024 calendar years.
Update your utility data in Energy Star Portfolio Manager by March 5th, 2025. Data must include 2023 and 2024 gas, electric, steam (if applicable), and water (optional) usage. The competition will compare 2023 to 2024 usage and will award the biggest losers!
If you have any questions or need help with Energy Star Portfolio Manager, please reach out to the Detroit 2030 District by contacting Kendal Kuneman at [email protected]. For more information, click here. The Detroit 2030 District is here to support you!
Awards Summit & Breakfast!
Michigan's biggest losers are awarded annually at the Michigan Energy Summit at the JW Marriott in Grand Rapids. This year, the conference is on May 8th, 2025. Check out success stories, education, and additional resources at this website.
Detroit's biggest losers will be awarded at the fourth annual Detroit Energy Challenge Awards Breakfast in Detroit on June 12, 2025! More details to come.
To see Detroit's biggest losers from last year's competition, click here and scroll to the bottom of the page.