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.
DEC Awards Breakfast
5th Annual Celebration!
The Detroit 2030 District hosted the fifth annual Detroit Energy Challenge Awards Breakfast to honor Detroit building owners and managers who reduced energy consumption in their buildings. The event will took place on June 11th at the Zero Net Energy Center in Detroit, Michigan.
Attendees enjoyed a hot breakfast and networked with competitors, businesses, and industry professionals. They visited the trade show tables, heard from special guest speakers, and had the opportunity to tour the Zero Net Energy Center's expansion and updates.
Congratulations to the 2025 Detroit Energy Challenge Awardees and thank you to everyone who joined us in celebrating!
Congratulations 2025
Biggest Losers!
City of Detroit
Henry Ford Health
Detroit Public Schools Community District (DPSCD)
Mary McLeod Bethune Elementary-Middle School
Education Category (K-12)
14.13% Reduction
St. Suzanne Cody Rouge Community Resource Center
Worship Facility Category
8.67% Reduction
Wayne State University
Thank you to the 2026 Detroit Energy Challenge Awards Breakfast Sponsors
Visionary Sponsors
Venue Sponsors
Supporter Sponsors
Media Sponsor
If you are interested in sponsoring or exhibiting at the DEC Awards Breakfast please contact Kendal Kuneman at kendalkuneman@2030districts.org