Powering Michigan's Clean Energy Future

Through community engagement events, public meetings, and a survey, customers consistently told us that reliable and affordable electricity are top priorities. Customers also continue to support cleaner energy resources, and are open to a more diverse resource mix including energy storage, nuclear and natural gas. 

This plan benefits you by delivering on what we heard was most important to our customers: providing reliable, cleaner electricity while we work to keep bills as low as possible. Our balanced mix of solar, wind, energy storage, nuclear and natural gas will provide power around the clock, including during extreme heat and cold.

The plan supports a cleaner environment by ending our use of coal, adding more renewable energy and storage, and investing in cleaner technologies. It is expected to reduce carbon emissions by more than 80% in 2033 and more than 90% by the mid-2030s, compared with 2005. Retiring older plants will also reduce other air emissions. 

These investments will also strengthen Michigan’s economy by creating construction and long-term jobs, using Michigan workers and businesses, and generating local tax revenue. 

We know providing reliable power while keeping bills as low as possible are the most important priorities for our customers. That's why we carefully studied more than 100 different options to find the lowest-cost plan that can reliably power homes and businesses while meeting Michigan's clean energy requirements.

Like any long-term energy plan, this plan includes investments in new power sources and equipment. Some of those costs could be included in future rate requests, but any changes to rates must be reviewed and approved by the Michigan Public Service Commission before they can take effect.

New energy resources are needed to replace older power plants as we end our use of coal, keep up with growing energy needs and meet Michigan’s clean energy requirements. We are planning years in advance to ensure we continue to deliver reliable power to customers as Michigan’s energy needs continue to evolve.

No single energy source can provide everything customers need. That’s why our plan includes a balanced mix of solar and wind energy, battery storage, nuclear power, natural gas and programs that help customers manage their energy use. Together, these resources will provide dependable power around the clock, including during extreme heat and cold or when the sun is not shining and the wind is not blowing.

This plan helps make sure DTE can generate enough electricity to power homes and businesses when it’s needed, today and in the future. The IRP identifies how we plan to produce that power through our balanced energy mix as older power plants retire and demand changes over time.

Most power outages, however, are caused by damage to local equipment like poles, wires and transformers, often from storms, falling trees or aging infrastructure. That's why DTE is also investing in rebuilding and upgrading the electric grid. Our crews are working every day to strengthen poles, replace equipment, trim trees and modernize the system to help reduce outages and improve reliability for customers.

No. This plan is not driven by one customer or one industry. DTE is required to file an Integrated Resource Plan every five years to show how we will continue providing reliable, affordable and cleaner electricity for all customers over the next 20 years.

The plan considers many factors that affect future energy needs, including homes, small businesses, Michigan’s manufacturing base, electric vehicles, economic growth and new technologies such as data centers. Planning for a range of potential demand helps ensure we have the right mix of resources to serve customers safely and reliably, even as energy needs change over time.