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DTE Energy's Charging Forward eFleets Program Enhances Support for Michigan Businesses Transitioning to Electric Fleets

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DTE Energy, a leader in clean energy in Michigan, has expanded its electric vehicle (EV) charging program, Charging Forward, to offer advisory services for businesses transitioning to electric fleets (eFleets). The five-year, $13.4 million program aims to accelerate fleet electrification in Michigan by providing education, charger rebates, and a seven-step roadmap for customers to electrify their fleets. The program will help businesses gain fuel savings and establish greener fleets, while also reducing barriers to eFleet adoption.

Key Takeaways:

  • DTE Energy's Charging Forward eFleets program offers advisory services for businesses transitioning to electric fleets in Michigan.
  • The program provides a seven-step roadmap for customers to electrify their fleets, including operational assessment, EV selection, and charger installation.
  • The program offers charger rebates of up to $2,500 for Level 2 ports, up to $5,000 for Opportunity Chargers, and up to $70,000 for Direct Current Fast Chargers (DCFCs).
  • Since the program launched in 2019, 921 Level 2 ports and 88 Direct Current Fast Chargers (DCFCs) have been approved.
  • The program has issued over 800 rebates to-date to residential customers who have installed a qualified Level 2 charger and enrolled in a time-of-use (TOU) electric pricing option.
  • The program aims to bring operational savings and sustainability to fleet operators while also bringing the benefits of transportation electrification to society at large.

Statistics:

  • The Charging Forward eFleets program is a five-year, $13.4 million initiative.
  • The program has approved 921 Level 2 ports and 88 Direct Current Fast Chargers (DCFCs) since its launch in 2019.
  • Over 800 rebates have been issued to-date to residential customers who have installed a qualified Level 2 charger and enrolled in a time-of-use (TOU) electric pricing option.

Sources:

  • DTE Energy press release, "DTE Energy Expands Electric Vehicle Charging Program to Support Businesses Transitioning to Electric Fleets"
  • Euclid Infotech Pvt. Ltd. press release, "DTE Energy Launches Charging Forward eFleets Program to Support Electric Fleet Adoption" (Copyright 2021, Contify.com)

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