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DTE Energy Foundation has donated over $100,000 to assist food banks in Michigan, including Feeding America West Michigan and Gleaners Community Food Bank, addressing rising food insecurity due to COVID-19. In the past year, the foundation contributed $2 million towards this cause. Key initiatives funded include Mobile Pantries that will serve over 140,000 meals and expanded services for food pantries to reach more families. DTE aims to create stable households through its COVID-19 relief efforts, providing over 3 million meals since March 2020.

DTE Electric Company successfully completed its third green bond offering, raising $1 billion to fund clean energy investments. This initiative aims to bolster the development of solar and wind farms and enhance energy efficiency programs in Michigan. With this recent issuance, DTE has now issued approximately $2 billion in green bonds since its first offering in May 2018. DTE's commitment to reducing carbon emissions is among the most aggressive in the energy sector, with aspirations to achieve net zero emissions by 2050.

DTE Energy reported a 25% improvement in power reliability from 2019 to 2020, with fewer outages during typical weather conditions. The company is investing nearly $1 billion annually to enhance the grid. Efforts included trimming over 5,500 miles of trees and replacing almost 13,000 utility poles. Key improvements involved building three new substations and upgrading more than 209 miles of circuits. Enhanced infrastructure aims to support DTE's goal of achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2050.

DTE Energy has made significant strides in spinning off its midstream business, DT Midstream, expected to close by mid-2021, pending regulatory and board approvals. DT Midstream will operate as a publicly traded company focused on natural gas storage and pipelines, aiming to unlock shareholder value. The spin-off is structured as a tax-free dividend for DTE shareholders. Post-separation, DTE Energy will concentrate on regulated electric and natural gas utilities, while DT Midstream targets net-zero emissions by 2050. A leadership team for DT Midstream has been appointed.

DTE Energy reported strong financial results for 2020, achieving earnings of $1.4 billion ($7.08 per diluted share), up from $1.2 billion ($6.31 per diluted share) in 2019. Operating earnings also increased to $1.4 billion ($7.19 per diluted share), exceeding the company's guidance midpoint. The company maintained flat customer rates for 2021 and invested $2.2 billion in Michigan businesses. Notably, DTE ranked highest in Midwest customer satisfaction and set a 2050 net zero carbon emissions goal. The company reaffirms its 2021 operating EPS guidance of $6.88 - $7.26.

DTE Energy is offering rebates of up to $1,200 per unit for the purchase of high-efficiency, ultra-low temperature freezers, crucial for storing COVID-19 vaccines. This initiative supports pharmacies, medical offices, and hospitals during the pandemic. Customers can benefit from instant rebates based on freezer size, with a maximum eligibility of $50,000 in rebates per location. This program emphasizes DTE's commitment to helping businesses manage health and economic impacts caused by COVID-19.

DTE Energy is set to announce its full-year earnings for 2020 on February 19, 2021, before market opening. The conference call will start at 9 a.m. ET, allowing investors and the public to access the live broadcast on the company's website. DTE Energy, a diversified energy company based in Detroit, serves over 2.2 million electric customers and 1.3 million gas customers in Michigan. The company aims for significant reductions in carbon emissions by 2040 and has set a net zero carbon goal by 2050.

DTE has joined The Valuable 500, a global coalition promoting disability inclusion. This alliance emphasizes DTE's commitment to empowering individuals with disabilities in the workforce. The company plans to enhance its partnerships with programs like Project Search to assist young adults with disabilities in gaining vital skills and employment. DTE aims to be a leader in creating inclusive job opportunities while championing systemic barriers in employment for people with disabilities. Currently, only 4% of companies are actively working on disability inclusion, highlighting DTE's progressive stance.