DTE Energy’s MIGreenPower program recognized as top utility green tariff program in the U.S.
12 Décembre 2023 - 2:34PM
DTE Energy (NYSE:DTE) today announced that the National
Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) has recognized DTE’s
MIGreenPower program as the top utility green tariff program in the
U.S. MIGreenPower enables DTE Electric customers to attribute an
even greater percentage of their electricity use to Michigan-based
wind and solar projects beyond the 15% DTE already provides. High
and growing demand from notable organizations across southeast
Michigan is helping DTE develop more renewable energy projects
throughout the state.
NREL is a research facility of the U.S. Department of Energy
that has compiled data on utility green pricing programs since 2000
and releases annual “Top 10” lists to recognize outstanding
programs. DTE’s MIGreenPower program has been listed among the top
10 utility green pricing programs for the past three years and has
now reached number one in the utility green tariff category - this
distinction recognizes renewable energy sales to customers through
a contractual agreement.
“We’re proud to play such a vital role in building Michigan’s
clean energy future while helping major companies meet their
sustainability goals easily and affordably,” said Matt Paul,
president and Chief Operating Officer, DTE Electric. “MIGreenPower
enables our customers to reduce their environmental impact without
needing to install and maintain their own solar systems and has
truly become a turnkey solution for businesses across the
board.”
MIGreenPower participation is accelerating the development of
new wind and solar projects in Michigan. By 2026, DTE will add more
than 1,000 megawatts of new clean energy projects to meet program
demand. These renewable energy investments are helping combat
climate change while also strengthening Michigan’s economy by
providing additional tax revenue for local communities, supporting
thousands of local jobs and supplying extra income for
participating landowners.
“One of the biggest considerations for businesses wanting to
‘Make it in Michigan’ is the accessibility of low cost, predictable
clean energy. Having a program like DTE’s MIGreenPower so readily
accessible is one of the many ways Team Michigan will catalyze
future investments in clean energy and achieve our sustainability
goals,” said Quentin Messer, Jr., CEO, Michigan Economic
Development Corporation. “I commend DTE for earning this
distinction and continuously working toward a cleaner, greener
Michigan for all.”
MIGreenPower’s residential customer program is also listed among
the top 10 in the country and is nearing 100,000 enrollments.
Altogether, MIGreenPower customers have enrolled four million
megawatt hours of clean energy in the program, which has the
environmental benefit equivalent to avoiding more than three
million tons of carbon dioxide emissions annually or the greenhouse
gas emissions from more than 630,000 gasoline-powered passenger
cars.* MIGreenPower is a key component of DTE’s broader plan for
achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2050.
*Avoided emissions and equivalencies are based on the
Environmental Protection Agency equivalencies calculator at
epa.gov/energy/greenhouse-gas-equivalencies-calculator
About DTE EnergyDTE 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 2.3 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, and energy marketing and trading. Through
our commitment to cleaner energy, DTE Electric plans to reduce CO2
emissions by 90% and DTE Gas will plan to reduce methane emissions
by more than 80% by 2040 to produce cleaner energy while keeping it
safe, reliable and affordable. DTE Electric and Gas aspire to
achieve net zero carbon 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/dteenergy.
Lauren Owings
DTE Energy
313.235.5555
DTE Energy (NYSE:DTE)
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