DTE Energy

Powin selected as battery supplier for DTE’s Trenton Channel Energy Center in Michigan

The new project replaces DTE’s retired Trenton Channel Power Plant, a century-old coal-fired facility that retired in 2022.

DTE Energy demolishes legacy coal-fired plant

The 535 MW Trenton Channel plant was completed in 1924. At the time of its commissioning, it was the fourth major power plant Detroit Edison (now DTE Energy) put into operation and the largest project the company had undertaken.

Burns & McDonnell begins construction of 297 MWdc Consumers Energy solar site in Michigan

The Muskegon Solar Energy Center, Consumers Energy’s first large-scale solar project, is expected to be completed in 2026.

DTE Energy to build “region’s largest” storage center at retired coal plant

DTE retired its Trenton Channel coal power plant in 2022 as part of its plan to reach net zero carbon emissions.

DTE Energy seeks 120 MW of new energy storage projects

The RFP requires the standalone energy storage projects to achieve commercial operation by March 31, 2027.

Michigan regulators reject Consumers Energy proposal to exit biomass plant PPAs early

Among other actions by the Michigan Public Service Commission was the approval of a 220 MW/800 MWh battery storage facility at the site of the former Trenton Channel coal-fired plant.

DTE Energy issues 1,075 MW request for Michigan wind and solar

DTE plans to add 1,000 MW of new wind and solar each year starting in 2026. By 2042, DTE expects to exceed 15,000 MW of renewable capacity….

Coal

The utility has agreed to retire half of the Monroe coal plant earlier than previously planned, among other provisions. …

DTE Energy plans to accelerate the retirement of its Belle River and Monroe coal-fired units, which make up around 40% of the utility’s current generating fle…

1,150 MW gas-fired plant begins commercial operation in Michigan

A 1,150 MW combined-cycle power plant began commercial operation in East China Township, Michigan….