DTE Energy and Consumers Energy pledge to help build extensive Midwest electric vehicle charging network - Seite 2

Consumers Energy’s PowerMIDrive program offers rebates to customers for EV chargers at homes, workplaces and in public locations. Today, fast charging locations – which can fill a vehicle’s battery in an hour – are in place in Cadillac, Gaylord, Marshall, Big Rapids and Saugatuck, with plans for over 30 more to be operating by next year. In addition, Consumers Energy has accelerated plans to electrify its own fleet of company vehicles.

According to the Edison Electric Institute, more than 1.4 million EVs are in use today, a number expected to grow to nearly 20 million by 2030. The Institute anticipates that a robust network of EV charging stations will be required to serve the needs of these drivers.

Companies joining DTE Energy and Consumers Energy in the charging network’s memorandum of cooperation include Ameren Missouri, Ameren Illinois, Oklahoma Gas and Energy, and Evergy (covering parts of Missouri and Kansas). Additional companies have expressed interest and may soon join the collaborative effort. Construction of the network will be subject to regulatory approval in each region.

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 utility operations will reduce carbon dioxide and methane emissions by more than 80% by 2040 to produce cleaner energy while keeping it safe, reliable and affordable. DTE Electric aspires to achieve net zero carbon 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.

For further information, members of the media may contact:
Chris Lamphear, DTE Energy, 248.425.2331

About Consumers Energy
Consumers Energy, Michigan’s largest energy provider, is the principal subsidiary of CMS Energy (NYSE: CMS), providing natural gas and/or electricity to 6.7 million of the state’s 10 million residents in all 68 Lower Peninsula counties.

For further information, members of the media may contact:
Brian Wheeler, Consumers Energy, 517-740-1545