DTE Energy announced that it has broken ground on three new solar projects in the last four months, in response to growing customer support for clean, renewable energy. The Fish Creek and Mission Road solar parks, located in mid-Michigan, and the Little Trout Solar Park, located in northern Michigan, are all funded by customers who voluntarily enrolled in DTE’s CleanVision MIGreenPower program.
In addition to the three solar projects referenced above, three other projects funded through MIGreenPower are currently under construction. Together, all six developments will add 800 MW to DTE’s renewable energy portfolio, enough to power more than 220,000 homes. These solar developments are yet another step toward the company’s goal of achieving net zero carbon emissions and reaching Michigan’s new renewable energy standard of 60% by 2035.
“It’s an exciting time for DTE’s clean energy journey as we continue to make industry-leading advancements in our renewable energy portfolio and overall sustainability goals,” said Joe Musallam, VP of renewable energy development for DTE Energy. “We’ll continue to build on this momentum with additional renewable energy developments in the coming years, so we not only meet Michigan’s aggressive renewable energy standard but also deliver on our commitment to a cleaner future for our customers, our communities and our state.”
This demand for clean energy comes from nearly 100,000 residential and 1,900 business customers who are using MIGreenPower to reduce their environmental impact and meet key sustainability goals.
“We recently enrolled in MIGreenPower to help meet our goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2035,” said Denise Carlson, VP of DENSO’s North America Production Innovation Center and leader of the Sustainability Promotion Department. “We’re proud that our participation not only makes operations cleaner at our enrolled facilities, but also supports future wind and solar park developments, enhancing clean energy access across Michigan.”
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