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Updated: March 2026

Market Guide

Commercial Building Energy Requirements in Detroit

Utility rates, compliance regulations, and benchmarking requirements for commercial real estate in Detroit, Michigan.

Average Commercial Utility Rates

$0.16Electric Rate
$0.90Gas Rate

Rising

Up 7% YoY; DTE Energy rate cases for grid modernization and clean energy

Energy Regulations & Compliance

Detroit Benchmarking Ordinance

Active

Annual energy benchmarking for large commercial buildings. Detroit is a National BPS Coalition member.

50,000 sqft

June 1 annually

Up to $500 per violation

Compliance Timeline

June 1 annually

Detroit Benchmarking Ordinance - 50,000 sqft

Utility Providers

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DTE Energy

Electric & Gas

Benchmarking Requirements

✓

Benchmarking is required

50,000 sqft

June 1 annually

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