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DTE Energy Company (NYSE: DTE) is a Detroit-based diversified energy company whose news flow reflects its role as a major electric and natural gas utility in Michigan and an operator of energy-related businesses nationwide. The company’s operating units include an electric company serving approximately 2.3 million customers in Southeast Michigan and a natural gas company serving about 1.3 million customers across Michigan, along with energy businesses focused on custom energy solutions, renewable energy generation, and energy marketing and trading.
News about DTE Energy often covers earnings announcements, operating accomplishments and investment plans. For example, the company has reported on substantial annual and year-to-date investments in its electric and natural gas infrastructure, including modernization of the grid, deployment of smart devices and work to transition to cleaner power generation. Earnings releases and related conference call notices provide insight into segment performance, operating earnings, and management’s financial outlook.
DTE’s news also highlights customer and community initiatives. Recent releases describe donations to organizations such as The Heat and Warmth Fund (THAW), United Way for Southeastern Michigan and The Salvation Army Great Lakes Division to help Michigan residents pay energy bills and stay safe during extreme weather. The company regularly communicates about programs like the Low-Income Self-Sufficiency Plan (LSP), which offers eligible customers fixed monthly payments and forgiveness of past-due balances, as well as other protection programs for seniors, active military and customers facing medical emergencies.
Additional coverage includes community engagement events, such as the Hallelujah for Heat concert that supports THAW’s Week of Warmth, and partnerships like the DTE Energy Innovation Challenge with NextCycle Michigan, which seeks new ways to recycle or reuse materials such as wind turbine blades and wood chips. Governance and capital markets developments, including bylaw amendments, leadership changes, equity distribution agreements and debt offerings, are also announced through DTE’s news releases. Investors and observers following DTE’s news can track developments in its utility operations, financial strategy, customer assistance efforts and environmental and sustainability initiatives.
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DTE Energy (NYSE:DTE) has launched three new wind parks in Michigan, enhancing its capacity to generate over 1,760 megawatts of clean energy, sufficient for 670,000 homes. The Isabella I and II parks are now the state's largest, featuring 136 turbines with a combined capacity of 383 megawatts, while Fairbanks Wind adds 72 megawatts from 21 turbines. These projects are part of DTE's MIGreenPower program, which encourages renewable energy use among local businesses and residents. DTE plans six more projects by 2022, increasing its capacity to 2,700 megawatts and supporting 900,000 homes.
Motor City Electric Co. has enrolled in DTE Energy’s MIGreenPower program, committing to match 60% of its energy use to clean energy projects at its Detroit and Ann Arbor facilities. This initiative aims to offset 613 tons of CO2 emissions, equivalent to the emissions from driving a passenger car 840,000 miles. The move reaffirms Motor City Electric's dedication to sustainability while supporting local jobs associated with wind and solar project development. The MIGreenPower program, launched in 2017, now includes over 300 businesses and is among the top three voluntary renewable energy programs in the U.S.
DTE Energy has partnered with Bluesource on the Greenleaf Improved Forest Management project in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. This initiative covers 24,000 acres of forest across 14 counties and aims to offset customer greenhouse gas emissions through DTE's Natural Gas Balance program. The partnership is expected to help preserve natural habitats and waterways while contributing to DTE's goal of achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, potentially reducing over 6 million metric tons of emissions annually.
DTE Energy will announce its first quarter 2021 earnings on April 27, 2021, before market opening. A conference call to discuss the results will take place at 9 a.m. ET that day. Investors and the public can listen to the call via a live internet broadcast. DTE Energy serves 2.2 million electric customers and 1.3 million gas customers in Michigan. The company aims to significantly reduce carbon emissions by 2040 and achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, reflecting its commitment to sustainable energy solutions.
DTE Energy has appointed Rodney Cole as the vice president of the DTE Energy Foundation and director of community engagement, effective immediately. With 14 years at DTE, Cole will oversee foundation operations and grant strategies, focusing on creating jobs, advancing social justice, and environmental stewardship. His previous experience includes leading state government affairs. Cole aims to enhance community relationships and support DTE's commitment to being a positive force in Michigan. The foundation contributed over $37 million in support in 2020.
DTE Energy received the 2021 Inspiring Efficiency Award from the Midwest Energy Efficiency Alliance for its Energy Efficiency Assistance (EEA) program, which helped around 5,000 vulnerable customers lower their energy bills in 2020. The program achieved significant savings of over 50,000 MCF in net gas and 75,000 MWH in net electric savings. DTE invested $23 million in 2019 and 2020 to support income-qualified customers, providing essential services like home weatherization and high-efficiency appliances. DTE aims to address health and safety issues to enhance participation in its programs.
DTE Energy Foundation has donated over $100,000 to assist food banks in Michigan, including Feeding America West Michigan and Gleaners Community Food Bank, addressing rising food insecurity due to COVID-19. In the past year, the foundation contributed $2 million towards this cause. Key initiatives funded include Mobile Pantries that will serve over 140,000 meals and expanded services for food pantries to reach more families. DTE aims to create stable households through its COVID-19 relief efforts, providing over 3 million meals since March 2020.
DTE Electric Company successfully completed its third green bond offering, raising $1 billion to fund clean energy investments. This initiative aims to bolster the development of solar and wind farms and enhance energy efficiency programs in Michigan. With this recent issuance, DTE has now issued approximately $2 billion in green bonds since its first offering in May 2018. DTE's commitment to reducing carbon emissions is among the most aggressive in the energy sector, with aspirations to achieve net zero emissions by 2050.
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