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DTE Energy Foundation has awarded grants totaling $3.42 million to seven Michigan organizations to promote economic development and job creation. The funding targets diverse needs in the community, focusing on initiatives that increase local wealth and bolster employment opportunities. Key recipients include the Detroit Regional Partnership receiving $2 million, and the Detroit Economic Growth Association with $700,000. This funding aims to navigate the economic challenges posed by the pandemic, enhancing growth across regions in Michigan.

DTE Energy has announced a $70 million investment to enhance power reliability in communities affected by recent severe storms. This funding will focus on tree trimming and removal, which is responsible for the majority of outages during high winds. The investment is in addition to the existing $190 million allocated annually for similar efforts. The plan, filed with the Michigan Public Service Commission, aims to increase the tree trimming workforce and accelerate efforts in hardest-hit areas, ultimately reducing outages by an average of 60% in completed regions.

DTE Energy Foundation has awarded eight Michigan nonprofits $10,000 each as part of its Your Cause, Your Choice contest, reflecting its commitment to community development. This initiative, launched in June, encourages DTE employees to nominate nonprofits for public voting. The grants aim to enhance grassroots support and employee volunteerism. Notable organizations receiving grants include Christy’s Legacy Of Hope and Downriver for Veterans. The foundation previously contributed over $16 million in grants in 2020.

DTE Energy and ZF North America have announced a partnership as ZF joins DTE’s MIGreenPower program. This initiative will enable ZF to attribute 100% of its electricity usage in North America to renewable energy by 2030, significantly contributing to ZF's goal of achieving global carbon neutrality. ZF aims to reduce its carbon emissions by 80% by 2030 and reach net-zero emissions by 2040. The partnership reinforces ZF's commitment to sustainable mobility, while DTE's MIGreenPower program has already supported 1.8 million megawatt hours of clean energy since its inception.

DTE Energy reported Q2 2021 earnings of $179 million ($0.92/share), down from $277 million ($1.44/share) in Q2 2020. However, operating earnings increased to $329 million ($1.70/share), up from $295 million ($1.53/share) year-over-year. Key achievements included the successful spin-off of DT Midstream, the launch of the Tree Trim Academy to enhance energy reliability, and recognition as a top corporate citizen. DTE announced an increase in its 2021 EPS guidance to $5.62 - $5.92, supported by strong business performance.

DTE Energy will announce its Q2 2021 earnings on July 27, before market opening. A conference call will be held at 9 a.m. ET the same day to discuss the results. Investors and the public can listen via a live broadcast at dteenergy.com/investors. DTE serves 2.2 million electric and 1.3 million gas customers in Michigan, with a commitment to reducing emissions significantly by 2040.

Link Engineering Company has committed to a 20-year plan to procure 100% renewable energy by 2030 through enrollment in DTE's MIGreenPower program. Announced on July 6, 2021, this initiative aims to enhance sustainability efforts while supporting the development of wind and solar projects in Michigan. Link Engineering joins over 350 businesses already part of the program, which has contributed to 1.8 million megawatt hours of clean energy. DTE Energy plans to double its clean energy generation capacity over the next two years.