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. 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.
This Year's Celebration
4th Annual DEC Awards Breakfast
The Detroit 2030 District is hosting the fourth annual Detroit Energy Challenge Awards Breakfast to honor Detroit building owners and managers who reduced energy consumption in their building(s). The event will take place on June 12, 2025 and will be held at the Zero Net Energy Center in Detroit, Michigan.
Attendees will enjoy a hot breakfast and network with competitors, business, and industry professionals. They will also be able to visit the trade show tables and listen to special guest speakers.
Featured Speakers
Garlin Gilchrist II
Lieutenant Governor,
State of Michigan
Carla Walker-Miller
Chief Executive Officer,
Walker-Miller Energy Services
Tepfirah Rushdan
Director of Sustainability,
City of Detroit
Thank you to the 2025 Detroit Energy Challenge Awards Breakfast Sponsors
Visionary Sponsors
Silver Sponsors
Sponsors
If you are interested in sponsoring or exhibiting at the DEC Awards Breakfast please contact Kendal Kuneman at kendalkuneman@2030districts.org
Last Year's Winners
Congratulations 2023 Biggest Losers!
Lord of Lords Ministries
1st Place Biggest Loser
39.22% Reduction
City of Detroit
Detroit Police Department
9th Precinct
2nd Place Biggest Loser
27.71% Reduction
Detroit Public Schools Community District
Marion Law Academy
3rd Place Biggest Loser
17.61% Reduction
Fifth Third Bank
Detroit Eastside
Honorable Mention
11.61% Reduction
Willys Overland Lofts
Honorable Mention
10.90% Reduction