DTE Energy : passes tax reform savings on to customers

DETROIT, Jan. 23, 2018 - (NYSE: DTE) - DTE Energy issued the following statement regarding the impacts of H.R.1, the Tax and Jobs Act.

'The recent passage of the Federal Tax Cuts and Jobs Act will offer benefits to energy customers across the country - including DTE's utility customers here in Michigan. The reduction of the corporate tax rate will result in lower bills for DTE's 2.2 million electric and 1.3 million gas customers.

'In 2018, a savings of nearly $190 million will be passed along to customers.

'As this tax reduction works through the regulatory process, our average electric and gas customers will see a reduction in their rates of about 3 percent. The reduction in rates due to the tax law change will be a significant infusion into the Michigan economy as our customers will enjoy this benefit for years to come.'

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 utility serving 2.2 million customers in Southeastern Michigan and a natural gas utility serving 1.3 million customers in Michigan. The DTE Energy portfolio includes non-utility energy businesses focused on power and industrial projects, natural gas pipelines, gathering and storage, and energy marketing and trading. As one of Michigan's leading corporate citizens, DTE Energy is a force for growth and prosperity in the 450 Michigan communities it serves in a variety of ways, including philanthropy, volunteerism and economic progress. Information about DTE Energy is available at dteenergy.com, empoweringmichigan.com, twitter.com/dte_energy and facebook.com/dteenergy.