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Two Michigan Universities Earn Top Spots in DTE and Engineering Society of Detroit's Energy Efficiency ChallengeSOUTHFIELD, Mich., June 12, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Innovative ideas on energy management earned two Michigan schools, Oakland University and the University of Michigan – Dearborn, top spots in the E-Challenge Competition. Teams from both schools developed comprehensive energy management plans demonstrating a high level of commitment to reduce energy waste on their campuses. The E-Challenge Competition, held in partnership with DTE Energy and The Engineering Society of Detroit (ESD), recognizes and supports continuous energy improvement and sustainability at Michigan colleges and universities. The program also provides students an opportunity to work alongside university staff to develop innovative energy management plans along with the chance to be awarded financial incentives and scholarships. The 2020 competition was launched in October 2019, and colleges and universities had until November 30, 2019, to submit an application. Plans were due by April 30, 2020, and were judged by a panel of energy-efficiency experts. Six teams submitted energy management plans for their campus including: Lake Superior State University, Oakland University, University of Detroit Mercy, University of Michigan, University of Michigan-Dearborn and Wayne State University. "Though the competition for the top two spots was strong, Oakland University, and the University of Michigan – Dearborn provided plans that demonstrated a high level of commitment to energy management on campus," said Nichole Becker, Principal Energy Manager at DTE Energy. "They provided a thorough analysis of their current performance, and put forth aggressive, yet realistic, energy efficiency goals that included a comprehensive plan for achieving them." The two winning schools were awarded a spot in DTE's Strategic Energy Management (SEM) program to support the implementation of their plans. Student team members at each university will also receive a scholarship. "DTE's SEM program is a long-term approach to instilling and promoting energy management best practices," said Patrick Ryan, Principal Supervisor at DTE Energy. "It guides customers to manage energy use with a focus on changing business prctices and obtaining commitment from executive management, facility management, and facility staff to reduce energy waste and improve energy efficiency." The winners will be recognized during the Michigan Energy Efficiency Conference & Exhibition on Tuesday, October 20 at the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi. The conference is hosted by DTE Energy and The Engineering Society of Detroit. For more information on the E-Challenge Competition for Colleges and Universities, visit www.e-challenge.net. About DTE Energy About The Engineering Society of Detroit Contact: Sue Ruffner View original content:http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/two-michigan-universities-earn-top-spots-in-dte-and-engineering-society-of-detroits-energy-efficiency-challenge-301075176.html SOURCE Engineering Society of Detroit |