Moving Michigan forward, DTE supports Michigan's climate goals

Following Governor Gretchen Whitmer's announcement of the MI Healthy Climate Plan today, DTE Energy President and CEO, Jerry Norcia, offered the following statement: 

"We applaud Governor Whitmer's commitment to secure a clean energy future for Michigan. DTE Energy's goal to achieve net zero in carbon and methane emissions will play an important role in helping the state achieve economy-wide solutions.  Our customers can also play a part in accelerating carbon reduction milestones for the state through DTE Energy waste reduction/efficiency offerings and signing up for renewable energy through MIGreenPower." 

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 aspires to achieve net zero carbon 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.

For further information, members of the media may call:

Pete Ternes, DTE Energy, 313.235.5555