DTE Energy begins operating three new wind parks, two of which are now the largest in Michigan

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DTE Energy (NYSE:DTE) has launched three new wind parks in Michigan, enhancing its capacity to generate over 1,760 megawatts of clean energy, sufficient for 670,000 homes. The Isabella I and II parks are now the state's largest, featuring 136 turbines with a combined capacity of 383 megawatts, while Fairbanks Wind adds 72 megawatts from 21 turbines. These projects are part of DTE's MIGreenPower program, which encourages renewable energy use among local businesses and residents. DTE plans six more projects by 2022, increasing its capacity to 2,700 megawatts and supporting 900,000 homes.

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• DTE's renewable energy generation capacity now exceeds 1,760 megawatts, enough to power 670,000 homes.
• Isabella I and II are Michigan's largest wind parks with a combined capacity of 383 megawatts.
• Plans to invest an additional $2 billion in wind and solar projects over the next three years.

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Detroit, April 20, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --

• DTE’s 18 wind parks and 31 solar farms will generate more than 1,760 megawatts of clean energy, enough to power 670,000 homes
• Mid-Michigan's Isabella l and Isabella ll are state’s largest wind parks 
• New wind parks will source clean energy commitments to DTE’s MIGreenPower program 

DTE Energy (NYSE:DTE) today announced operation of three new wind parks, two of which are now Michigan’s largest. Located in mid-Michigan’s Isabella County, Isabella l and Isabella ll have a total of 136 turbines with a capacity of 383 megawatts. The third park, Fairbanks Wind, is located in the Upper Peninsula’s Delta County and has 21 turbines with a capacity of 72 megawatts. With the addition of the new wind parks, DTE will generate approximately 1,760 megawatts from clean energy sources, which is enough clean energy to power 670,000 Michigan homes.

These three new projects are part of DTE’s MIGreenPower voluntary renewable energy program and will source clean energy purchases from some of Michigan’s leading companies, including Ford Motor Company, General Motors, and the University of Michigan. Customers who enroll in MIGreenPower can attribute more of their energy use to DTE’s wind and solar projects, reducing their carbon footprint and supporting renewable energy development in Michigan. DTE’s MIGreenPower program is among the top three voluntary renewable energy programs nationwide. To date, MIGreenPower’s 28,000 residential and 300 business customers have supported more than 100 million kilowatt hours of clean energy generation, avoiding 78,000 tons of CO₂.*

“As the state’s leading producer of renewable energy, DTE is committed to increasing its generation from clean energy sources, including wind and solar,” said Trevor Lauer, president of DTE’s electric company. “Bringing these new wind parks online helps us deliver on our commitment to reduce carbon emissions with the goal of achieving net zero by 2050. Our short- and long-term plans include continued investment in clean energy projects, including some of the largest solar projects in Michigan. Our goal is to get as clean as we can, as fast as we can.”

DTE plans to add six additional clean energy projects by the end of 2022, bringing the company’s renewable energy generation capacity to approximately 2,700 megawatts, enough to power more than 900,000 homes.

DTE’s commitment to renewable energy is also strengthening the state’s economy.  Since 2009, the company has driven investment of $3 billion in renewable energy infrastructure and will invest an additional $2 billion in wind and solar assets over the next three years. To date, DTE’s renewable energy projects have created or sustained more than 4,000 Michigan jobs.

For more information on MIGreenPower, visit www.migreenpower.com. Click here to take a video tour of DTE’s wind and solar parks.

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 2.2 million customers in Southeast Michigan and a natural gas company serving 1.3 million customers in Michigan. The DTE portfolio includes energy businesses focused on power and industrial projects; renewable natural gas; natural gas pipelines, gathering and storage; and energy marketing and trading. As an environmental leader, DTE utility operations will reduce carbon dioxide and methane emissions by more than 80 percent by 2040 to produce cleaner energy while keeping it safe, reliable and affordable. DTE Electric and Gas aspires to achieve net zero carbon and greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. DTE is committed to serving with its 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. 

 

 *Avoided emissions and equivalencies are based on the Environmental Protection Agency equivalencies calculator at epa.gov/energy/greenhouse-gas-equivalencies-calculator.

 

 

 

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FAQ

What is the capacity of DTE's new wind parks?

The new wind parks have a combined capacity of 455 megawatts, with Isabella I and II contributing 383 megawatts and Fairbanks Wind 72 megawatts.

How many homes can DTE's clean energy power?

DTE's clean energy generation can power approximately 670,000 homes.

What is the MIGreenPower program?

MIGreenPower is DTE's voluntary renewable energy program that allows customers to support clean energy generation, reducing their carbon footprint.

How much will DTE invest in renewable energy over the next three years?

DTE plans to invest an additional $2 billion in wind and solar energy projects over the next three years.