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We are committed to minimizing our impact on the environment, developing cleaner ways to produce energy, helping our customers use energy more efficiently, and partnering to enhance the environment for plants, animals and people.
Renewable energy, energy efficiency support greener future
The “balance of power” between fossil fuels, nuclear power and renewables is beginning to shift. It is critical for our nation’s energy security and economic health that all energy sources be used responsibly. We will continue the decades-long trend of cleaner use of fossil fuels and safe operation of nuclear power plants, but we also will be bringing more renewable energy sources on line, including wind, solar and biomass.
We also need to continue pushing for greater efficiency in the ways we use and produce energy. Every kilowatt saved through efficiency is a kilowatt that won’t have to be generated and won’t produce any emissions.
DTE Energy has launched a number of initiatives to develop renewable energy generation and to improve energy efficiency:
- A major initiative to develop large-scale wind generation in Michigan.
- Support for development of new energy technologies in Michigan by establishing the Clean Energy Prize business-plan competition at the University of Michigan.
- An online resource that allows customers to calculate their “carbon footprint” and learn how to reduce it by using energy more efficiently for their homes and their businesses.
- A voluntary renewable energy program – GreenCurrents – that allows DTE Energy electric customers to support the generation of electricity from renewable energy sources.
- A voluntary residential program - BioGreenGas - supports the local development of renewable natural gas by making clean energy from a dirty source.
- A special electric rate on high-efficiency geothermal systems for home heating and cooling.
- SolarCurrents™, utility-owned pilot program, DTE Energy obtains easement rights to locate large (100kW-500kW) solar arrays on suitable property in southeastern Michigan.
