We’re committed to reducing barriers to electric vehicles and preparing for widespread EV adoption to support the future of mobility. We are looking to partner with EV-related businesses with similar goals through our Emerging Tech Fund, a program looking to financially support novel EV solutions. We are focused on the two following types of grants for the Emerging Technology Fund, but we are very much open to other creative ideas in the EV space and related:
- Solutions that test cutting-edge EV grid integration solutions on our system (e.g., vehicle-to-building / -grid, wireless charging, active load management, etc.)
- Solutions that trial new and novel practices and/or approaches to engaging underserved communities (e.g., car-sharing)
DTE’s Emerging Tech Fund grant partner awards ranged from $10,000 to $275,000. Since 2023, prior award recipients include:
- Joule Labs
- It’s Electric
- Forth Mobility
- Liberas
- Rainforest Automation
We work with external electrification partners to form our grant committee. These members are integral to the selection process, and we want to thank them for their participation and help. The committee includes: Al Freeman with the Michigan Public Service Commission, Jim Saber with NextEnergy, Mark Kosowski with EPRI, Charles Griffith with the Ecology Center, Dave Hurst with Ford Motor Company, and Kathy Knoop with General Motors.