The 10-K filing states that DTE Energy's utilities are investing capital to support a modern, reliable grid and cleaner, affordable energy through investments in base infrastructure and new generation. This indicates a commitment to long-term growth and sustainability.

The 10-K filing states that DTE Electric's capital investments over the 2025-2029 period are estimated at $24 billion, comprised of $10 billion for distribution infrastructure, $4 billion for base infrastructure, and $10 billion for cleaner generation including renewables. This indicates a commitment to long-term growth and sustainability.

The 10-K filing states that DTE Gas' capital investments over the 2025-2029 period are estimated at $4.0 billion, comprised of $2.5 billion for base infrastructure and $1.5 billion for the gas renewal program, which includes main and service renewals, meter move-out, and pipeline integrity projects. This indicates a commitment to long-term growth and sustainability.

The 10-K filing states that DTE Energy plans to reduce the carbon emissions of its electric utility operations by 65% in 2028, 85% in 2032, and 90% by 2040 from 2005 carbon emissions levels, as well as net zero emissions by 2050. This indicates a commitment to long-term sustainability and environmental responsibility.

The 10-K filing states that DTE Electric has also announced plans to retire its remaining six coal-fired generating units, including converting the two units at the Belle River facility from a base load coal plant to a natural gas peaking resource in 2025-2026. This indicates a commitment to long-term sustainability and environmental responsibility.

The 10-K filing states that DTE Energy is working to build a culture of highly engaged employees with skills and expertise in engineering, technology, and skilled trades, which are in high demand and critical to our industry. This indicates a commitment to long-term growth and sustainability.

The 10-K filing states that electric and gas rates for the utilities are set by the MPSC and the FERC and cannot be changed without regulatory authorization. This indicates a risk of being negatively impacted by new regulations or interpretations by the MPSC, the FERC, or other regulatory bodies.

The 10-K filing states that the Registrants are subject to, and affected by, numerous environmental regulations. These regulations govern air emissions, water quality, wastewater discharge, and disposal of solid and hazardous waste. This indicates a risk of being negatively impacted by environmental laws and liability.

The 10-K filing states that the Registrants' electric distribution system and DTE Energy's gas distribution system are subject to risks from their operation, which could reduce revenues, increase expenses, and have a material adverse effect on their business, financial position, and results of operations. This indicates a risk of being negatively impacted by operational risks.

The 10-K filing states that with potential capacity constraints in the MISO region, there will be increased dependency on DTE Electric's generation to provide reliable service and price stability for customers. This suggests a competitive advantage for DTE Electric in its service area.

The 10-K filing states that the electric retail access program in Michigan gives electric customers the option of retail access to alternative electric suppliers, subject to limits. This indicates a competitive threat to DTE Electric's business.

The 10-K filing states that competition in the regulated electric distribution business is primarily from the on-site generation of industrial customers and from distributed generation applications by industrial and commercial customers. This indicates a competitive threat to DTE Electric's business.

The 10-K filing states that DTE Electric seeks to increase operational efficiencies to maintain rate affordability and increase reliability and customer satisfaction through accelerated tree trimming, pole maintenance, enhanced grid automation to reduce outage duration, and increased underground distribution. This indicates a focus on improving operational efficiency.

The 10-K filing states that DTE Gas continues to focus on the reduction of operating costs and the delivery of energy waste reduction products and services to its customers, making natural gas service the preferred fuel and even more affordable for its customers. This indicates a focus on improving operational efficiency.

The 10-K filing states that as weather patterns exhibit increased deviations from historical trends, our utilities may experience financial and operational challenges. This indicates a risk of being negatively impacted by weather conditions.

The 10-K filing states that To maintain reliability and meet carbon reduction goals in the near-term, DTE Electric will continue its energy waste reduction initiatives. This indicates a commitment to innovation and technology.

The 10-K filing states that DTE Electric will also continue to monitor the advancement of emerging technologies such as long-duration storage, modular nuclear reactors, hydrogen, and carbon capture and sequestration, and how these technologies may support clean, reliable generation and customer affordability. This indicates a commitment to innovation and technology.

The 10-K filing states that DTE Electric is hardening and upgrading its infrastructure and has plans to build substations to provide additional capacity as customers shift to more electrification, including electric vehicles. This indicates a commitment to innovation and technology.

The 10-K filing states that DTE Energy's strategy is to achieve long-term earnings per share growth with a strong balance sheet and attractive dividend. This indicates a commitment to capital allocation.

The 10-K filing states that DTE Energy anticipates base level utility capital investments, including environmental, renewable, and energy waste reduction expenditures, and expenditures for non-utility businesses of approximately $4.9 billion in 2025. This indicates a commitment to capital allocation.

The 10-K filing states that DTE Energy expects that cash from operations in 2025 will be approximately $3.3 billion. This indicates a commitment to capital allocation.

The 10-K filing states that DTE Energy plans to reduce the carbon emissions of its electric utility operations by 65% in 2028, 85% in 2032, and 90% by 2040 from 2005 carbon emissions levels, as well as net zero emissions by 2050. This indicates a commitment to long-term sustainability and environmental responsibility.

The 10-K filing states that DTE Gas is working to source gas with lower methane intensity, reduce emissions through its gas main renewal and pipeline integrity programs, and if necessary, use carbon offsets to address any remaining emissions. This indicates a commitment to long-term sustainability and environmental responsibility.

The 10-K filing states that DTE Energy has an Inclusion and Diversity Team (IDT) to provide DEI oversight, focus on its strategic objectives, and accelerate our progress. This indicates a commitment to long-term sustainability and environmental responsibility.

The 10-K filing states that Weather, economic factors, competition, energy waste reduction initiatives, and electricity prices affect sales levels to customers. This indicates a risk of being negatively impacted by market environment.

The 10-K filing states that the Registrants' utility and DTE Energy's non-utility businesses follow the economic cycles of the customers they serve and credit risk of counterparties they do business with. This indicates a risk of being negatively impacted by market environment.

The 10-K filing states that An increasing intensity of windstorms and other weather events, coupled with increasing electric vehicle adoption and potential for data centers, will drive a continued need for substantial grid investment over the long-term. This indicates a risk of being negatively impacted by market environment.