Detroit Metro Creative Batch

DTE just raised rates again — 4.1% this year alone. Detroit homeowners are now paying 21–22 cents per kilowatt-hour, with peak hours even higher. Solar locks in your energy costs and stops the cycle. Michigan Saves offers loans starting at 6.24% APR with no prepayment penalties, and lease options can mean lower monthly payments than your current bill from day one. See what you could save — up to approximately $2,500 per year.

Think solar is too expensive without tax credits? Michigan Saves offers fixed-rate loans starting at 6.24% APR — up to $100,000, up to 15 years, no prepayment penalties. Your monthly loan payment can be less than what DTE charges you now. DTE's net billing program credits you for excess energy your panels produce. Up to approximately $2,700 per year in bill savings — and Michigan law protects you from property tax increases when you add solar.

Myth: Adding solar panels raises your property taxes in Michigan. Fact: Michigan law prevents your property taxes from increasing when you install residential solar. Your home value goes up; your tax bill stays the same. And since April 2025, the Homeowners' Energy Policy Act means your HOA can't block your installation either. No expired credits needed — just smart Michigan law that protects your investment.

When DTE's grid goes down, your lights go out. It happened last summer. It'll happen again. Solar paired with battery storage means your home keeps running when the grid doesn't. Stop depending on a utility that can't guarantee your power. Take control of your energy — and keep your family comfortable no matter what DTE does.