Michelle Dainus Peters Email & Phone Number

Detroit, Mi, Us

Detroit, Mi, Us

Berkley, Michigan, United States

Manages the DOE Energy Future Grant Project for the City of Madison Heights (September 2023 – Present)•Collaborated with the City of Madison Heights and the coalition applicants: The Cities of Ferndale and Oak Park, and the Lamphere School District. Identified the project, “Evolve: A Regional Decarbonization Plan for Southeast Oakland County”. Lead the preparation of the application submission documents.•The Project was selected by The US Department of Energy (DOE) in April 2024 for… Show more Manages the DOE Energy Future Grant Project for the City of Madison Heights (September 2023 – Present)•Collaborated with the City of Madison Heights and the coalition applicants: The Cities of Ferndale and Oak Park, and the Lamphere School District. Identified the project, “Evolve: A Regional Decarbonization Plan for Southeast Oakland County”. Lead the preparation of the application submission documents.•The Project was selected by The US Department of Energy (DOE) in April 2024 for Phase 1, which will be a 12-month planning grant•Currently leading the team through the award negotiation process, which includes developing a Statement of Project Objectives (SOPO), Community Benefits Plan (CBP), and finalizing the budget based on the tasks identified in the SOPO and CBP.•Builds relationships and develops new business with Municipal and Local Government Clients by identifying and presenting funding opportunities through various public and private institutions (US Department of Energy, Michigan EGLE, etc.), grant application writing, and Community Benefits Plan support for energy efficiency, sustainability, and community engagement projects.•Develops implementation plans, coordinates technical assistance with the Energy Sciences Engineering Team, manages and tracks budgets, provides project management, and addresses and provides updates for a diverse group of stakeholders for complex projects and programs funded through local, state, and federal grants.•Presents at professional conferences and delivers training courses for various markets and clients on sustainability for local government, energy efficiency, and supply chain sustainability. Show less

Berkley, Michigan

Managed the City of Madison Heights Sustainability Plan Project (April 2023 - July 2024)•Assisted the City with obtaining funding through the Michigan EGLE Community Energy Management Grant•Developed scope, schedule, and budget for the project•Worked collaboratively with City administration to develop the plan document and update the energy usage baseline for City operations•Identified and helped secure an Energy Future Grant for the City and the neighboring communities of… Show more Managed the City of Madison Heights Sustainability Plan Project (April 2023 - July 2024)•Assisted the City with obtaining funding through the Michigan EGLE Community Energy Management Grant•Developed scope, schedule, and budget for the project•Worked collaboratively with City administration to develop the plan document and update the energy usage baseline for City operations•Identified and helped secure an Energy Future Grant for the City and the neighboring communities of Ferndale, Oak Park, and Lamphere School District from the US Department of Energy to plan and implement actions identified in the Sustainability PlanManaged the DTE Energy Resolute BI Pilot (July 2022 – May 2024)•Leads the program team and tracks the pilot’s progress toward reaching its objective: evaluating the integration of the Resolute BI system within the existing Retro-commissioning (RCx) ProgramManaged the DTE Energy Non-Wires Alternatives (NWA) program (2020 - 2024)•Lead the program team and collaborated with multiple stakeholders during the evaluation of the substation (site) for the pilot• Led the data analysis efforts, which shaped the development of the project's scope, schedule, and budget•Built relationships and developed processes with DTE's Program Managers and external implementers of the Commercial & Industrial Energy Efficiency Programs, which contributed to the pilot’s objective: reduce electric peak demand to defer upgrades to the substationAdditional projects have carried over to current Consulting Services Program Manager position Show less

Berkley, Michigan

Managed the DTE Energy Find and Fix Gas and Compressed Air Pilots (2020-2021)• Led the program team and collaborated with multiple stakeholders from pilot design through the completion of the pilot•Closed Compressed Air in February of 2021, Gas in July 2021; the pilots exceeded energy savings goals and became commercial DTE programs•Energy Sciences was awarded a 2-year contract extension for implementationAdditional Contributions•Led the team through the selection and… Show more Managed the DTE Energy Find and Fix Gas and Compressed Air Pilots (2020-2021)• Led the program team and collaborated with multiple stakeholders from pilot design through the completion of the pilot•Closed Compressed Air in February of 2021, Gas in July 2021; the pilots exceeded energy savings goals and became commercial DTE programs•Energy Sciences was awarded a 2-year contract extension for implementationAdditional Contributions•Led the team through the selection and planning phases to deploy a CRM platform for the Utility Programs Group within Energy SciencesAdditional projects have carried over to current Program Manager position Show less

Southeast, Mi

•Managed 300+ trade ally contractor accounts on behalf of Michigan utility clients, Consumers Energy and DTE Energy, to increase energy (cost) savings. •Oversaw energy rebate programs specifically pertaining to HVAC and Insulation and Windows markets which resulted in annual electric use reduction of 1% and natural gas use reduction of 0.75%. •Provided field support by leading one-on-one trainings to educate contractors on tools/mobile app use to conduct diagnostic maintenance; this… Show more •Managed 300+ trade ally contractor accounts on behalf of Michigan utility clients, Consumers Energy and DTE Energy, to increase energy (cost) savings. •Oversaw energy rebate programs specifically pertaining to HVAC and Insulation and Windows markets which resulted in annual electric use reduction of 1% and natural gas use reduction of 0.75%. •Provided field support by leading one-on-one trainings to educate contractors on tools/mobile app use to conduct diagnostic maintenance; this provided insights to effectiveness prior to and after upgrades. •Conducted market research analysis to forecast consumer trends pertaining to HVAC and weatherization.Position Highlights:•Managed Trade Allies in DTE Energy Non-Wires Alternatives (NWA) Pilot intended to educate consumers on how to conserve electricity through HVAC equipment upgrades, maintenance, and behavior modification; this resulted in the ability to delay the upgrading of substations while maximizing profitability.•Collaborated with HVAC Trade Allies to successfully pilot and implement the ICF Power Rebate App on Android and Apple operating systems.•Developed and implemented CRM protocols for the Michigan ICF team which provided a streamlined and uniform data recording process. •Completed Enterprise Program Management (EPM) Certificate via ICF.•Awarded Spot Bonus for excellence in Data/Market Condition Reporting (Q1 2016). Show less

Duties similar in nature to the Account Manager position.

Southgate, Michigan

•Managed multiple full-scale interior architecture projects (electrical, plumbing, and aesthetic design) from concept to final stages valued at $5,000 to $100,00 within the Kitchen & Bath Department •Utilized AutoCAD and 2020 to design and sketch kitchen & bath layouts for full-scale remodeling projects to ensure alignment with customer’s’ financial and aesthetic goals. •Reviewed contracts, pricing, and financing with customers to ensure accurate billing and ordering of suppliers… Show more •Managed multiple full-scale interior architecture projects (electrical, plumbing, and aesthetic design) from concept to final stages valued at $5,000 to $100,00 within the Kitchen & Bath Department •Utilized AutoCAD and 2020 to design and sketch kitchen & bath layouts for full-scale remodeling projects to ensure alignment with customer’s’ financial and aesthetic goals. •Reviewed contracts, pricing, and financing with customers to ensure accurate billing and ordering of suppliers required to complete projects. Position Highlights:•Managed a bar remodeling project at a golf course from concept to implementation; surveyed the site to develop specifications and prepared bids resulting in $75,000 in revenue for Lowe’s. Show less

Woodhaven, Mi

Managed showroom operations which included consulting with consumers, overseeing product logistics, and collaborating with the installation team to ensure timely project completion.

Led in-person color and design consultations to 30+ prospective residential and commercial customers per month across five retail locations resulting in approximate annual paint sales revenue of $60,000+.

Bachelor Of Science, Interior Architecture

Activities and Societies: Delta Tau Sigma Sorority, Offices Held: Fundraising and Philanthropy Chair IASO (Interior Architecture Student.

Architecture/ Construction Technology