DTE Announces RFI for Commercial and Industrial Energy Storage Systems

DETROIT, December 15, 2020 -- DTE Energy (NYSE: DTE) today announced it is issuing Requests for Information (RFI) regarding the development of behind-the-meter energy storage systems (ESS) at commercial/industrial customer sites that would be integrated into the company’s distribution system. DTE and its customers will use the ESS to help achieve economic and reliability objectives, allowing for storage to be called upon as needed. By pursuing the development of ESS, DTE is investing in the enhancement and expansion of its Demand Response portfolio.

Through the RFI, the company is seeking information to create a scope of work for ESS projects ranging from 250KVA to 1,000KVA to be developed in 2021.  

All contractors interested in receiving more information about the RFI should send their contact information, referencing the DR RFI, to DRRFP@dteenergy.com no later than January 14, 2020.

About DTE Energy

DTE Energy (NYSE: DTE) is a Detroit-based diversified energy company involved in the development and management of energy-related businesses and services nationwide. Its operating units include an electric company serving 2.2 million customers in Southeast Michigan and a natural gas company serving 1.3 million customers in Michigan. The DTE portfolio includes energy businesses focused on power and industrial projects; renewable natural gas; natural gas pipelines, gathering and storage; and energy marketing and trading. As an environmental leader, DTE utility operations will reduce carbon dioxide and methane emissions by more than 80% by 2040 to produce cleaner energy while keeping it safe, reliable and affordable. DTE Electric and Gas aspire to achieve net zero carbon and greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. DTE is committed to serving with its energy through volunteerism, education and employment initiatives, philanthropy and economic progress. Information about DTE is available at dteenergy.com, empoweringmichigan.com, twitter.com/dte_energy and facebook.com.