September 24, 2026
Powering the next generation: DTE lays out plan to deliver a cleaner, reliable energy future for Michigan customers
New 20-year plan is $3.5 billion less expensive than previous filing - continues to retire coal in 2032, adds renewable energy and reliable power generation to support Michigan’s growing economy and meet the state’s clean energy requirements
DETROIT, Sept. 24, 2026 – DTE Electric today filed its long-range plan with the Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC), outlining how the company plans to reliably generate power for its customers over the next 20 years while ending its use of coal in 2032 and complying with Michigan’s clean energy and renewable energy standards. Backed by extensive customer input, the Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) is designed to keep power reliable and bills as low as possible by using an "all of the above" mix of energy sources, including renewable energy, energy storage, nuclear power and natural gas.
"We're building a stronger tomorrow for Michigan's children and grandchildren," said Joi Harris, president and CEO of DTE Energy. "We listened closely to our customers throughout this process, and this plan reflects what they told us matters most to them: reliable power, affordable bills and a practical path to a cleaner energy future. It balances those priorities while ensuring Michigan has the energy it needs to continue growing for decades to come."
With reliability, affordability and compliance behind every decision – the plan is expected to be $3.5 billion less expensive than the company’s previous IRP (2022) after accounting for multiple factors including evolved pricing and other market dynamics, as well as changing energy laws.
A balanced plan to replace coal
As DTE prepares to end coal use in 2032, the company plans to replace that power with energy sources that work together to serve customers day and night, in every season. The plan includes:
- Reaffirming the retirement of all coal in 2032. The first phase of the Monroe Power Plant closure will take place in 2028, with the final phase occurring in 2032, retiring approximately 3 gigawatts of generation capacity. In 2005, coal accounted for 62% of DTE's generation capacity. By 2033, DTE will not operate a single coal plant.
- Reducing carbon dioxide emissions. The plan reduces carbon dioxide emissions by 84%, driven by the retirement of Monroe Power Plant, the continued addition of renewables and storage and the addition of efficient, state-of-the-art natural gas plants. Once carbon capture and storage is implemented, more than 90% carbon reduction will be achieved.
- Adding more renewable energy and storage. The plan adds 15 gigawatts of renewables, along with 4.5 gigawatts of energy storage to help maintain system reliability and meet Michigan’s clean energy and renewable energy standard requirements.
- Increasing nuclear power. The plan upgrades the existing Fermi 2 nuclear plant so it can produce 177 more megawatts of reliable, carbon-free electricity beginning in 2036.
- Building dependable natural gas power that is available when customers need it. A proposal for two new state-of-the-art natural gas plants totaling 2.1 gigawatts that would provide dependable, around-the-clock power when customers need electricity most, regardless of weather and in periods of high demand.
- Helping customers use less energy. The growth of demand response programs like CoolCurrents and Smart Savers helps customers lower energy consumption during peak times. The proposed plan includes a virtual power plant that would leverage participating batteries located in homes and businesses to help reduce demand when the electric grid needs support.
Shaped by customers and experts
"As we retire coal in 2032, our job is to replace that power with resources that work together around the clock — renewables, storage, nuclear and natural gas," said Matt Paul, president of DTE Electric. "We designed this plan to be achievable and affordable — grounded in real analysis and feedback from customers and built to deliver cleaner energy while meeting Michigan's growing needs for the next 20 years and beyond."
DTE built the plan with input from customers, communities, businesses and energy experts. The company surveyed more than 1,500 residential and business customers, held 15 engagement sessions reaching more than 10 environmental justice communities and hosted five technical workshops with participation from more than 50 organizations. The feedback received from these engagements helped shape a plan focused on affordability, reliability and cleaner energy.
Protecting customers as Michigan grows
DTE also evaluated more than 100 different energy scenarios to compare how various resource options would perform across a range of future conditions. The resulting analysis helped the company identify a proposed plan designed to meet reliability and environmental requirements while keeping bills as low as possible.
The plan accounts for DTE Electric customers’ growing needs over the next 20 years, including economic development, increased electrification and distributed generation adoption, and recommends a path forward that ensures continued reliability for all customers, big and small.
What happens next
The Michigan Public Service Commission will review DTE’s IRP through a regulatory process that includes analysis and stakeholder input before a final decision, which can take up to 360 days.
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 1.4 million customers across Michigan. The DTE portfolio also includes energy businesses focused on custom energy solutions, renewable energy generation, and energy marketing and trading. DTE has continued to accelerate its carbon reduction goals to meet aggressive targets and is committed to serving with its energy through volunteerism, education and employment initiatives, philanthropy, emission reductions and economic progress. Information about DTE is available at dteenergy.com, empoweringmichigan.com, x.com/DTE_Energy and facebook.com/dteenergy.
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