DTE Energy reports first quarter 2021 results, continues progress in sustaining communities

• Recognized as a Gallup Great Workplace for ninth consecutive year
• Supported Habitat for Humanity effort to weather-proof low-income homes
• Supported Detroit small businesses with grant to help navigate beyond the pandemic
• Announced voluntary greenhouse gas reduction program for DTE Gas customers
• Issued third green bond, funding new renewable investments and energy efficiency programs
• Received regulatory approval for Phase 2 of its Electric Vehicle Charging Forward program

DETROIT, April 27, 2021 – DTE Energy (NYSE:DTE) today reported first quarter 2021 earnings of $397 million, or $2.05 per diluted share, compared with $340 million, or $1.76 per diluted share in 2020.

Operating earnings for the first quarter 2021 were $473 million, or $2.44 per diluted share, compared with 2020 operating earnings of $320 million, or $1.66 per diluted share. Operating earnings exclude non-recurring items, certain mark-to-market adjustments and discontinued operations. Reconciliations of reported earnings to operating earnings are included at the end of this news release. 

“We are off to a strong start in 2021,” said Jerry Norcia, DTE Energy president and CEO. “Our employees continue to deliver – supporting the needs of the communities we serve while delivering improved reliability and service to our customers.”

Norcia noted the following accomplishments:

• Recognized as a Gallup Great Workplace for ninth consecutive year: DTE Energy was recognized by Gallup for the ninth year in a row as a workplace with exceptionally high employee engagement – in the top 5% of Gallup’s worldwide database of companies.

• Awarded grant to Habitat for Humanity: The DTE Energy Foundation funded critical home repairs for people in western and northern Michigan, providing protection from the state’s harsh elements and seasonal weather patterns.  

• Supported Detroit Means Business: DTE supported a fundraising effort to help small businesses in Detroit grow past the pandemic. Its Foundation announced a half million dollar grant. DTE is also offering personal protective equipment, technical assistance and opening resources to elevate the small business support ecosystem.

• Launched CleanVision Natural Gas Balance program for gas customers: CleanVision offers customers a way to affordably offset 25% to 100% of greenhouse gas emissions from an average home’s natural gas use and is the first program in the nation to include both carbon offsets and renewable natural gas. This voluntary program for gas customers is similar to DTE’s MIGreenPower program for electric customers.

• Issued third green bond: $1 billion in bonds will finance green, or clean, energy investments, including renewables and energy efficiency programs. In its initial green bond offering in May 2018, DTE became one of the first investment-grade energy companies in the nation – and the first company in Michigan – to issue green bonds.

• Developed Charging Forward eFleets: The five-year, Phase 2 Charging Forward program will accelerate electric fleet adoption in Michigan and help fleet owners reduce barriers of transitioning to eFleets; efficiently integrate charger load with the DTE Electric distribution system; and pilot new clean technologies. DTE will provide electric vehicle education, advisory services and infrastructure for commercial and business fleets. This effort, part of the company’s clean energy journey, supports economy-wide solutions to carbon reduction.

• Announced more than $100,000 in grants to help Michigan emergency food banks: The DTE Foundation provided meals to Michiganders as food insecurity continues due to COVID-19. Within the past year, the Foundation has awarded more than $2 million to address food insecurity.

• Continued progress toward DT Midstream spin-off: Announced the executive team who will lead DT Midstream upon closing of the separation transaction, expected mid-year. The team brings a diverse set of backgrounds and energy experience to the business. DT Midstream is among the first in its sector to announce a 2050 net zero carbon emissions goal, with plans to achieve 30% of this reduction in the next decade.

Outlook for 2021

DTE Energy reaffirms 2021 operating EPS guidance of $6.88 - $7.26. 

“Our first quarter results give us confidence in meeting our financial goals this year,” said David Ruud, DTE senior vice president and CFO. “The spin of our midstream business is progressing as planned and we believe this transaction unlocks significant value for investors of both companies, as DTE becomes primarily a pure-play utility and DT Midstream launches as an independent, C-Corp midstream company.”

This earnings announcement and presentation slides are available at dteenergy.com/investors. 

The company will conduct a conference call to discuss earnings results at 9 a.m. ET. Investors, the news media and the public may listen to a live internet broadcast of the call at dteenergy.com/investors. The telephone dial-in numbers in the U.S. and Canada are toll free: (833) 968-2209 or international: (778) 560-2895. The passcode is 4157629. The webcast will be archived on the DTE website at dteenergy.com/investors. An audio replay of the call will be available from noon today to noon Thursday, May 27, 2021. To access the replay, dial U.S. and Canada toll free (800) 585-8367 or international toll (416) 621-4642 and enter the passcode 4157629. 

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 percent by 2040 to produce cleaner energy while keeping it safe, reliable and affordable. DTE Electric, DTE Gas and DTE Midstream 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. 

For further information, members of the media may call:

Pete Ternes, DTE Energy, 313.235.5555                                        

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Barbara Tuckfield, DTE Energy, 313.235.1018

John Dermody, DTE Energy, 313.235.8750