MPSC

DTE Energy proposes transformational investment in Michigan-made renewable energy and accelerates emission reductions

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Thursday, November 3, 2022

The proposed plan increases investment in solar and wind energy, accelerates the retirement of coal plants, and includes the development of new energy storage all reinforcing DTEs commitment to cleaner energy.

Key Points: 
  • The proposed plan increases investment in solar and wind energy, accelerates the retirement of coal plants, and includes the development of new energy storage all reinforcing DTEs commitment to cleaner energy.
  • Across the country, and here in Michigan, the energy landscape is changing rapidly and fundamentally, said Jerry Norcia, chairman and chief executive officer, DTE Energy.
  • We are excited to drive this transformation by powering the grid with Michigan-made renewable energy, existing nuclear and natural gas.
  • DTE Energy (NYSE: DTE )isa Detroit-based diversified energy company involved in the development and management of energy-related businesses and services nationwide.

Landmark Plan to Accelerate End of Coal Era, Provide Reliability and Protect Environment Earns Approval

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Thursday, June 23, 2022

A broad coalition of supporters for the plan includes customer groups, environmental organizations, MPSC staff, energy industry representatives and the Michigan Attorney General.

Key Points: 
  • A broad coalition of supporters for the plan includes customer groups, environmental organizations, MPSC staff, energy industry representatives and the Michigan Attorney General.
  • "This is a historic moment in Michigan's clean energy transformation journey," said Garrick Rochow, President and CEO of Consumers Energy.
  • The updates to Consumers Energy's Clean Energy Plan first approved in 2019 include:
    COAL PLANT RETIREMENTS BY 2025: closes all three units at the J.H.
  • Karn coal plant in 2023 (as per the 2018 Clean Energy Plan) and will be among the first utilities in the nation to go coal-free by 2025.

Consumers Energy and Key Stakeholders Reach Landmark Agreement to Create Cleaner Energy Future for Michigan

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Wednesday, April 20, 2022

"This is a historic commitment to lead the clean energy transformation and create a brighter future for our state," said Garrick Rochow, President and CEO of Consumers Energy.

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  • "This is a historic commitment to lead the clean energy transformation and create a brighter future for our state," said Garrick Rochow, President and CEO of Consumers Energy.
  • "A diverse set of stakeholders came together to endorse a Clean Energy Plan that will provide reliable and affordable energy to customers for decades to come while protecting the environment."
  • The settlement agreement supporting Consumers Energy's plan comes after more than a year of listening to key stakeholders' ideas and input.
  • "Reaching consensus on this Clean Energy Plan moves Michigan toward a cleaner, more reliable energy future while caring for our co-workers and communities impacted," Rochow said.

Michigan Potash Applauds the USDA for Efforts to Help Develop New American-made Fertilizer Sources

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Friday, March 11, 2022

EVART, Mich., March 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Michigan Potash & Salt Company, LLC (MPSC) Founder and CEO Ted Pagano today issued the following statement on the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announcement of a plan to support innovative American-made fertilizer production to address our nation's near-total dependence on foreign imports:

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  • Our farmers feed the world, yet they are wholly dependent on foreign sources of critical potash nutrients while domestic supplies are available right here at home.
  • Michigan Potash stands ready to support American farmers by replacing one-to-one all the potash imported from Russia with domestic production from Michigan."
  • The Michigan Potash & Salt Company management team brings together over 300 years of industry experience, together with its EPC partner in Barton Malow the largest trade employer in Michigan.
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    SOURCE Michigan Potash & Salt Company, LLC

DTE Energy proposes investment to improve reliability, modernize grid for the future and continue clean energy journey

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Wednesday, January 19, 2022

In the proposal, DTE is committing 100% of the investments to improving its service, including modernizing infrastructure and producing cleaner energy.

Key Points: 
  • In the proposal, DTE is committing 100% of the investments to improving its service, including modernizing infrastructure and producing cleaner energy.
  • That bright future is within our reach if we invest in a modernized grid of the future powered by cleaner energy generation.
  • DTE Energy (NYSE: DTE ) is a Detroit-based diversified energy company involved in the development and management of energy-related businesses and services nationwide.
  • The DTE portfolio also includes non-utility businesses focused on industrial energy services, renewable natural gas, and energy marketing and trading.

Evergy Files Missouri Rate Review to Recover Costs to Modernize Grid, Improve Reliability and Enhance Customer Service

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Friday, January 7, 2022

The requested rate adjustment reflects investments to improve reliability, enhance customer service and enable the companys transition to cleaner energy resources.

Key Points: 
  • The requested rate adjustment reflects investments to improve reliability, enhance customer service and enable the companys transition to cleaner energy resources.
  • Missouri law requires Evergy to file a rate review to update rates at least once every four years.
  • If approved, this will be the first base rate increase for Evergy Missouri customers in more than five years.
  • Evergys requested rate review also seeks to address customer interest in cleaner energy sources and more choice in electric rate options.

Connected Nation names four honorees to share the 2021 National Broadband Visionary Award

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Monday, December 13, 2021

This prestigious national award recognizes those who demonstrate exceptional and innovative leadership in the application of broadband and related technologies.

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  • This prestigious national award recognizes those who demonstrate exceptional and innovative leadership in the application of broadband and related technologies.
  • "These organizations showed vision and forward-thinking by providing platforms for a national conversation on the Digital Divide that took place on November 17," said Tom Ferree, Chairman & CEO, Connected Nation.
  • Connected Nation is celebrating 20 years of service in 2021.
  • The Broadband Visionary Award has only been given out three times in its history.

DTE Energy receives approval from Michigan Public Service Commission to further modernize natural gas infrastructure

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Thursday, December 9, 2021

DTE Gas contracted and stored natural gas earlier this year before the global run up in natural gas prices and is passing that savings directly to customers.

Key Points: 
  • DTE Gas contracted and stored natural gas earlier this year before the global run up in natural gas prices and is passing that savings directly to customers.
  • We know that continuing to modernize our natural gas infrastructure is critical to the delivery of safe and reliable natural gas.
  • This is reflected in national customer satisfaction surveys that report DTE gas customers are among the most satisfied with their natural gas service.
  • The DTE portfolio also includes non-utility businesses focused on industrial energy services, renewable natural gas, and energy marketing and trading.

FirstEnergy Names Camilo Serna Vice President, Rates and Regulatory Affairs

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Thursday, October 28, 2021

AKRON, Ohio, Oct. 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE) today announced that Camilo Serna has been named vice president, Rates and Regulatory Affairs, effective November 8.

Key Points: 
  • AKRON, Ohio, Oct. 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE) today announced that Camilo Serna has been named vice president, Rates and Regulatory Affairs, effective November 8.
  • Serna will be responsible for state and federal regulatory affairs, rate design and revenue requirements, as well as electric load research and forecasting.
  • "Camilo's rates and regulatory expertise will be a strong addition to FirstEnergy's leadership team," said Steven E. Strah, president and chief executive officer.
  • Serna most recently served as vice president of Regulatory Affairs for DTE Energy, where he developed and managed DTE Gas and DTE Electric's regulatory initiatives before the Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) as well as the company's state and federal regulatory policy and strategy.

DTE Energy announces it will cease the use of coal at Belle River Power Plant by December 2028 – two years earlier than originally planned

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Wednesday, October 13, 2021

DTE has retiredfourof its coal-fired facilities (Marysville,HarborBeach, ConnersCreek and River Rouge) andplans toretiretwo of its fourremaining coal plants St.Clair and Trenton Channelin2022, while also exploring other clean energy options for electricity generation.

Key Points: 
  • DTE has retiredfourof its coal-fired facilities (Marysville,HarborBeach, ConnersCreek and River Rouge) andplans toretiretwo of its fourremaining coal plants St.Clair and Trenton Channelin2022, while also exploring other clean energy options for electricity generation.
  • As the company invests in more renewable generation it will evaluate a conversion of the Belle River Power Plant to cleaner energy resources.
  • DTE Energy (NYSE: DTE) is a Detroit-based diversified energy company involved in the development and management of energy-related businesses and services nationwide.
  • The DTE portfolio includes energy businesses focused on power and industrial projects, renewable natural gas, and energy marketing and trading.