Belle River Power Plant

DTE Energy retires two coal plants as part of its vision to generate carbon-free power for the grid of the future

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Thursday, December 8, 2022

DTE Energy (NYSE:DTE), Michigan’s largest producer of clean energy, today announced the retirement of two coal-fired power plants, bringing Southeast Michigan closer to a carbon-free future with more affordable and reliable energy.

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  • DTE Energy (NYSE:DTE), Michigan’s largest producer of clean energy, today announced the retirement of two coal-fired power plants, bringing Southeast Michigan closer to a carbon-free future with more affordable and reliable energy.
  • This past summer, DTE began the long-planned retirement of both plants, placing the St. Clair Power facility on standby-only status to meet periods of high customer demand or extreme temperatures.
  • 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.

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.

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  • 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.

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.