Apr 7, 2022
by DTE Energy
Public invited to virtual open house on April 19 to learn how the company is modernizing and improving grid reliability, and retiring its coal-fired power plants with PRIDE
DETROIT, April 7, 2022 – DTE Electric, Michigan’s largest electric utility company, is offering the public an opportunity to learn about the company’s energy planning process and provide input on the company’s long-term plans to transform its mix of generation sources to ensure the reliable, affordable, and clean energy that will power Michigan’s future.
The final in a series of Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) public open houses will be held virtually on Tuesday, April 19. Community members will have the opportunity to ask questions and provide comments about how DTE plans to meet Michigan’s future energy needs in advance of the IRP filing in October 2022 with the Michigan Public Service Commission. At this meeting, participants will hear how the company is modernizing and improving grid reliability, and addressing the needs of employees and impacted communities as it retires its coal-fired power plants with PRIDE (People, Respect, Integrity, Dignity, Engaged). Past open houses examined DTE Electric’s CleanVision Plan, the Integrated Resource Plan process, renewables, emerging technologies, energy efficiency, demand response, and the MIGreenPower voluntary renewable program. Recordings and transcripts from past open houses may be found at dtecleanenergy.com.
“DTE is committed to achieving net zero carbon and greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 so it is imperative that we carve the right path forward,” said Trevor Lauer, president and COO, DTE Electric. “Getting our customers’ input early in the process ensures what matters most to them is taken into consideration as we work to achieve the right balance of energy sources that will provide cleaner, affordable, reliable and secure power to our 2.2 million customers for decades to come.”
PUBLIC MEETINGS: Two sessions have been scheduled for your convenience. We ask that you please plan on joining the call 5 minutes prior to the start of the meeting.
Tuesday, April 19, 2022
1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
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6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Pre-registration for the public meeting is not required; contact information, frequently asked questions, event logistics, informational resources, and transcripts and recordings of past presentations may be found at dtecleanenergy.com.
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 2.3 million customers in Southeast Michigan and a natural gas company serving 1.3 million customers in Michigan. The DTE portfolio also includes non-utility businesses focused on industrial energy services, renewable natural gas, 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 and its 10,000 employees are committed to improving lives with their 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/dteenergy.
For further information, members of the media may contact:
Jill Wilmot or Renee McClelland, DTE Energy, 313.235.5555
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