Michigan Public Service Commission

Michigan Public Service Commission ruling supports DTE investments in a more reliable electric grid and the transition to cleaner energy

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Friday, December 1, 2023
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Planned infrastructure upgrades are detailed on the electric reliability improvements map on the DTE website.

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  • Planned infrastructure upgrades are detailed on the electric reliability improvements map on the DTE website.
  • Rebuilding significant portions of the grid: Rebuilding older sections of the grid allows DTE to both increase safety and significantly increase reliability.
  • Transitioning to a smart grid: With DTE’s Electric Systems Operations Center and recent launch of a grid management system, the company has laid the foundation of investing in smart grid technology.
  • In 2021-2022 fiscal year, DTE connected customers to nearly $200 million in financial aid for their energy bills.

Voltus Drives Energy Transition Victory as Missouri Commission Votes Unanimously to Support Consumer Access to Wholesale Power Markets

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Monday, October 16, 2023
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On October 12, 2023, the Missouri Public Service Commission (MPSC) unanimously ruled to reverse their FERC Order 719 opt-out .

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  • On October 12, 2023, the Missouri Public Service Commission (MPSC) unanimously ruled to reverse their FERC Order 719 opt-out .
  • Missouri’s Public Service Commission opted out of FERC Order 745 in 2010 ( Order Temporarily Prohibiting the Operation of Aggregators of Retail Customers ).
  • In February of 2021, the MPSC invited comments on how the commission should respond to FERC Order 2222.
  • Voltus, Walmart, and other parties participated in workshops and submitted briefs in support of reversing the opt-out.

DTE Energy announces its plan to improve electric reliability by over 60% in the next five years

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Friday, September 29, 2023
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The plan accelerates system upgrades, with a goal of improving reliability for customers by more than 60% over the next five years.

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  • The plan accelerates system upgrades, with a goal of improving reliability for customers by more than 60% over the next five years.
  • Transition to a smart grid with full automation within five years, resulting in smaller and shorter outages.
  • Within three years, 90% of the circuits in Detroit will have been updated, with the remaining 10% actively undergoing upgrades.
  • “We are committed to building the grid of the future,” said Matt Paul, president and chief operating officer, DTE Electric.

Consumers Energy Proposes Renewable Energy Offerings, Providing Greater Access and Affordability to Michiganders

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Thursday, September 21, 2023
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JACKSON, Mich., Sept. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Consumers Energy today announced a sweeping new proposal to expand access and improve affordability to its renewable energy offerings, building on its already industry-leading Clean Energy Plan to eliminate coal and be carbon neutral.

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  • JACKSON, Mich., Sept. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Consumers Energy today announced a sweeping new proposal to expand access and improve affordability to its renewable energy offerings, building on its already industry-leading Clean Energy Plan to eliminate coal and be carbon neutral.
  • Highlights of Consumers Energy's customer-powered proposal:
    Affordable community solar for all – Consumers Energy wants to help any customer use solar energy, even if they may not be able to install rooftop solar.
  • The proposal, which needs MPSC approval next year, addresses customers' desire for Consumers Energy to develop affordable, equitable clean energy for all.
  • Today, Consumers Energy operates local community solar energy projects in Cadillac, at Western Michigan University and at Grand Valley State University through its Solar Gardens program and will match large businesses' energy use with clean energy sources .

Michigan Public Service Commission approves DTE’s landmark clean energy plan

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Wednesday, July 26, 2023
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DTE Energy (NYSE: DTE ) today received approval from the Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) on the Company’s landmark CleanVision Integrated Resource Plan (IRP).

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  • DTE Energy (NYSE: DTE ) today received approval from the Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) on the Company’s landmark CleanVision Integrated Resource Plan (IRP).
  • “We want to thank the Michigan Public Service Commission for approving our CleanVision Plan.
  • Key details of the CleanVision Integrated Resource Plan include:
    Investing in clean and reliable energy by:
    Developing more than 15,000 megawatts of Michigan-made renewable energy by 2042.
  • Directing an additional $110 million to support income-qualified home energy efficiency programs, customer affordability programs and access to clean energy resources for the Company’s most vulnerable customers.

CPower Applauds DTE Energy for Including Innovative Demand Response Procurement Mechanisms in Integrated Resource Plan

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Monday, July 24, 2023
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BALTIMORE, July 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- CPower Energy ("CPower"), the leading, national Distributed Energy Resource (DER) Monetization and Virtual Power Plant (VPP) provider, today announced its support of the settlement agreement in DTE Energy's proposed CleanVision Integrated Resource Plan (IRP), which for the first time will allow the Michigan utility to procure demand response (DR) resources aggregated by third parties to meet energy capacity requirements and decarbonization goals. By leveraging customer load flexibility, DTE will meet growing energy needs at a lower cost while also rewarding Michigan energy users for providing services to the grid. Such innovative procurement mechanisms are in line with those included in CPower's demand response framework for midwestern energy stakeholders released last year.

Key Points: 
  • By leveraging customer load flexibility, DTE will meet growing energy needs at a lower cost while also rewarding Michigan energy users for providing services to the grid.
  • Such innovative procurement mechanisms are in line with those included in CPower's demand response framework for midwestern energy stakeholders released last year.
  • "We applaud DTE's leadership in including third-party aggregated demand response in capacity procurement," said Peter Dotson-Westphalen, Senior Director – Regulatory & Government Affairs, CPower.
  • The carefully crafted demand response procurement and incentive framework included in the CleanVision Integrated Resource Plan settlement agreement is a win for Michigan's grid, energy users and environment."

DTE Energy and Michigan stakeholders reach historic clean energy settlement agreement

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Wednesday, July 12, 2023
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DETROIT, July 12, 2023 – DTE Energy (NYSE: DTE ) today announced a historic settlement agreement with nearly two dozen organizations from across Michigan on the Company’s transformational CleanVision Integrated Resource Plan.

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  • DETROIT, July 12, 2023 – DTE Energy (NYSE: DTE ) today announced a historic settlement agreement with nearly two dozen organizations from across Michigan on the Company’s transformational CleanVision Integrated Resource Plan.
  • Reaching a settlement agreement highlights the constructive, collaborative nature with the Company’s stakeholders as it begins implementation of this transformational plan.
  • Key details of this settlement agreement include:
    Investing in clean and reliable energy by:
    Developing more than 15,000 megawatts of Michigan-made renewable energy by 2042.
  • “This plan will make Michigan a national leader in renewable energy by accelerating the Company’s move to carbon-free energy,” said Norcia.

Toyota North America on Path to Achieve 100% Renewable Energy for Michigan Operations Through DTE Energy's MIGreenPower Program

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Wednesday, April 12, 2023
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PLANO, Texas, April 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Toyota Motor North America (TMNA) and DTE Energy (DTE) today announced Toyota's enrollment in MIGreenPower, DTE's voluntary renewable energy program. Toyota's participation puts all of TMNA's Research and Development operations in Michigan on a path to attribute 100% of their electricity use to renewable energy projects starting in 2026.¹ This includes the company's R&D Headquarters in Ann Arbor along with six other facilities across Washtenaw County. TMNA's clean energy commitment covers a 20-year period and will have the environmental benefit equal to avoiding 29,000 metric tons of CO2 or the greenhouse gas emissions from more than 6,200 gasoline-powered passenger cars driven for a year.²

Key Points: 
  • PLANO, Texas, April 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Toyota Motor North America (TMNA) and DTE Energy (DTE) today announced Toyota's enrollment in MIGreenPower, DTE's voluntary renewable energy program.
  • "From our R&D facilities in Michigan to our production and corporate facilities across the nation, Toyota aims to achieve carbon neutrality throughout our operations by 2035."
  • MIGreenPower is among the largest voluntary renewable energy programs in the United States.
  • "We are excited to welcome Toyota to the MIGreenPower program," said Brian Calka, vice president, Renewable Sales and Project Development for DTEEnergy.

Voltus Exceeds Capacity Commitment to the PJM Interconnection During Winter Storm Elliott

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Wednesday, March 8, 2023
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This performance represented additional critical demand relief to the grid beyond Voltus’s market commitment, helping to keep the heat and holiday lights on for millions of homes.

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  • This performance represented additional critical demand relief to the grid beyond Voltus’s market commitment, helping to keep the heat and holiday lights on for millions of homes.
  • The ELRP dispatch, the first since 2014, was an important step in helping to prevent rotating power outages across the entire PJM region.
  • PJM was missing approximately 57,000 MW of generation by the morning peak on December 24th as many traditional power plants struggled to perform during the cold weather .
  • “In total, and with the support of our technology, our customers provided 11.6 GWh of load relief across the US and Canada during Winter Storm Elliott, delivering dependable generator-scale capacity.

CPower Applauds Michigan Public Service Commission for Unlocking Demand Response Opportunities for Big Box Retail and Other C&I Businesses

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Monday, February 27, 2023
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BALTIMORE , Feb. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today CPower Energy ("CPower"), the national leader in unlocking the value of customer Distributed Energy Resources (DERs), announced its support for the Michigan Public Service Commission (MSPC)'s recent Order that clarifies that single site customers or corporate customers with multiple sites in aggregate of 1 MW or greater are eligible to participate in demand response programs in the state. The Order benefits big box retail and other commercial and industrial businesses who can get paid by reducing power when the grid is stressed and to help avoid the need for generation from fossil fuel peaker plants.

Key Points: 
  • The Order benefits big box retail and other commercial and industrial businesses who can get paid by reducing power when the grid is stressed and to help avoid the need for generation from fossil fuel peaker plants.
  • "We applaud the Commission for opening up the market for demand response aggregation in Michigan, which we view as a bellwether for other Midwestern states who are carefully looking at grid services and resource adequacy.
  • With this Order, Michigan has confirmed that they understand the importance of unlocking the potential of existing assets as resources to support the grid and their communities by third party demand response aggregators.
  • The MSPC Order relates to Michigan previously lifting a ban on Aggregators of Retail Customers (ARC) in the state.