Wind Farm in Cadillac, Mich., Providing Energy for DTE's GreenCurrents Program

Energy Resource, Jan 24, 2008

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DTE Energy has signed an agreement with Wolverine Power Supply Cooperative Inc., of Cadillac, Mich., to provide wind energy for the company's GreenCurrents renewable energy program.

GreenCurrents provides DTE Energy's 2.2 million electric customers the option of choosing environmentally-friendly renewable energy for their homes and businesses.

Under a one-year agreement (with option for two additional years), Wolverine will provide DTE Energy with renewable energy credits from the Harvest Wind Farm located in Michigan's Thumb area. In addition to its contract with DTE Energy, Wolverine also will provide renewable energy from the Harvest Wind Farm to its member-companies.

The Harvest Wind Farm, developed by John Deere Wind Energy, is Michigan's first multi-megawatt wind farm. The project consists of 32 wind turbines capable of producing enough electricity to power more than 15,000 homes. Wolverine has a long-term agreement with John Deere to purchase renewable energy from the wind farm.

"We are extremely pleased to be working with another Michigan-based company that is helping develop homegrown sustainable energy in the state," said Trevor F. Lauer, vice president of marketing for DTE Energy. "This partnership is an ideal match for our GreenCurrents program, and our goal of inspiring new renewable energy sources right here in Michigan."

Additional information on the GreenCurrents program is available at www.GreenCurrents.com.

DTE Energy is a Detroit-based diversified energy company involved in the development and management of energy-related businesses and services nationwide. Its operating units include Detroit Edison, an electric utility serving 2.2 million customers in Southeastern Michigan, MichCon, a natural gas utility serving 1.3 million customers in Michigan and other non-utility, energy businesses focused on power and industrial projects, coal and gas midstream, unconventional gas production and energy trading.

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