DETROIT, Sept. 16, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- DTE Energy (NYSE:
DTE) today announced it is issuing Requests for Proposals (RFP) for
additional solar and wind projects in Michigan. DTE will use these
resources to help achieve compliance with Michigan's Renewable Portfolio Standard,
source its voluntary renewable energy programs and deliver on its
commitment to reduce carbon emissions by at least 80% by
2040.
Through the RFP, the company is seeking solar projects ranging
from 25 MW – 200 MW and wind projects ranging from 100 MW –
200 MW. The company will consider projects reaching commercial
operation between 2021 – 2023, during which time DTE has
proposed adding up to 775 MW of renewable energy assets to its
portfolio.
Interested bidders must register their company information
on the PowerAdvocate website. Once registered,
bidders should enter Event #96722 to view the solar RFP
and Event #96689 for the wind RFP. DTE will invite
registered bidders to participate by granting access to the
full RFP via PowerAdvocate.
DTE is Michigan's
largest producer of renewable energy, with 1,200 MW from the 14
wind farms and 31 solar parks in its portfolio. Since 2009, DTE has
driven investment of $2.8 billion in
renewable energy. Over the next five years, the company will invest
an additional $2 billion in renewable
energy assets and more than double its renewable energy, generating
enough clean energy to power more than 800,000 homes.
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 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 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
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