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DETROIT, May 30, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- DTE Energy announced it will increase its commitment to the Pure Michigan Business Connect Initiative to $1 billion with Michigan-based suppliers by the end of 2015. Announced today at the Mackinac Policy Conference, the Detroit-based energy company said the incremental $1 billion to be spent with Michigan suppliers is significantly higher than the company's original target of $750 million, and two years ahead of the original five year...
May 7, 2013/8 a.m.- 3 p.m. SOUTHFIELD, Mich., May 3, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- At the 2012 DTE/Engineering Society of Detroit (ESD) Energy Conference, DTE Energy issued an E-Challenge to commercial and light industrial companies to create an outstanding energy efficiency product that will have a tremendous impact on energy savings. More than 60 entries were received. Two winners were then selected and given thousands of dollars to test their innovation. After a rigorous judging...
Line clearance program improves electric service reliability DETROIT, March 12, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- To improve electrical service reliability and safety for customers, DTE Energy (NYSE: DTE) tree trimming crews will be working in several local communities over the next two months. During severe weather, fallen limbs and tree branches create about two-thirds of power outages. "By trimming to a 10-foot distance between tree branches and our power lines, we can significantly reduce...
DEARBORN, Mich., March 1, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Local 223 Utility Workers Union of America (UWUA) today announced it has reached a tentative agreement with DTE Energy. Local 223 UWUA will next move to set up ratification meetings with its membership to vote on the tentative agreement. "We are pleased to announce a new tentative agreement for a four-year contract. Both parties realized the importance of working together to address the needs of its membership and of those of the...
DETROIT, Jan. 16, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- DTE Energy announced that it exceeded its target for spending with Michigan-based companies last year as part of its ongoing commitment to the Pure Michigan Business Connect Initiative. Through December 2012, DTE Energy spent $826 million with Michigan-based suppliers, compared with $598 million spent in 2011 and $475 million in 2010. Spending with Detroit-based companies rose to $121 million last year, compared with $98 million in 2011 and...
DETROIT, Jan. 15, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- As part of DTE Energy's ongoing work to strengthen the relationships with the communities it serves, and enhance the experience of its leadership team, the company announced the following changes, effective immediately. Joyce Hayes Giles is appointed assistant to the chairman and senior vice president, Public Affairs. In her new role, Giles has overall responsibility for the company's outreach initiatives to its communities. She...
WASHINGTON, Jan. 10, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Edison Electric Institute (EEI) today honored DTE Energy (NYSE: DTE) with the association's 2012 Emergency Assistance Award for their efforts to help other electric utilities restore power following major weather events that occurred last year. The electric power industry's Emergency Assistance Award has been presented each year to EEI member electric utility companies since 1998. The award recognizes extraordinary efforts undertaken in...
DETROIT, Dec. 21, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- DTE Energy today announced the completion of construction and the start of full commercial operation of the Thumb Wind Park in Huron and Sanilac counties. The Thumb Wind Park is a 110-megawatt (MW) project featuring 69 1.6-megawatt GE wind turbines. It generates enough renewable energy to power approximately 25,000 homes in Michigan. "This brings DTE Energy's total wind investment to more than 700 megawatts of company-owned or contracted...
DETROIT, Dec. 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- DTE Energy is seeking an Implementation Contractor for delivering a comprehensive behavior based program for delivering energy savings for its electric and natural gas customers. DTE Energy's electric and gas utilities are Detroit Edison and MichCon, respectively. The successful contractor will be able to deliver a seamless customer experience across a wide range of existing and emerging communication channels, including newspapers, mobile...
DETROIT, Dec. 6, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The DTE Energy Board of Directors has declared a $0.62 per share dividend on its common stock payable January 15, 2013, to shareholders of record at the close of business December 19, 2012. The company also announced that its 2013 Annual Meeting of Common Stock Shareholders will be Thursday, May 2. Shareholders of record at the close of business March 7, 2013, are eligible to vote at the meeting. Shareholders interested in proposing business...
