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EEI Financial Conference November 12 - 14, 2023 EXHIBIT 99.1


 
Safe harbor statement 2 The information contained herein is as of the date of this document. DTE Energy expressly disclaims any current intention to update any forward-looking statements contained in this document as a result of new information or future events or developments. Words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “expect,” “may,” “could,” “projected,” “aspiration,” “plans” and “goals” signify forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future results and conditions but rather are subject to various assumptions, risks and uncertainties that may cause actual future results to be materially different from those contemplated, projected, estimated or budgeted. Many factors may impact forward-looking statements including, but not limited to, the following: the impact of regulation by the EPA, EGLE, the FERC, the MPSC, the NRC, and for DTE Energy, the CFTC and CARB, as well as other applicable governmental proceedings and regulations, including any associated impact on rate structures; the amount and timing of cost recovery allowed as a result of regulatory proceedings, related appeals, or new legislation, including legislative amendments and retail access programs; economic conditions and population changes in our geographic area resulting in changes in demand, customer conservation, and thefts of electricity and, for DTE Energy, natural gas; the operational failure of electric or gas distribution systems or infrastructure; impact of volatility in prices in international steel markets and in prices of environmental attributes generated from renewable natural gas investments on the operations of DTE Vantage; the risk of a major safety incident; environmental issues, laws, regulations, and the increasing costs of remediation and compliance, including actual and potential new federal and state requirements; the cost of protecting assets and customer data against, or damage due to, cyber incidents and terrorism; health, safety, financial, environmental, and regulatory risks associated with ownership and operation of nuclear facilities; volatility in commodity markets, deviations in weather and related risks impacting the results of DTE Energy’s energy trading operations; changes in the cost and availability of coal and other raw materials, purchased power, and natural gas; advances in technology that produce power, store power or reduce power consumption; changes in the financial condition of significant customers and strategic partners; the potential for losses on investments, including nuclear decommissioning trust and benefit plan assets and the related increases in future expense and contributions; access to capital markets and the results of other financing efforts which can be affected by credit agency ratings; instability in capital markets which could impact availability of short and long-term financing; impacts of inflation and the timing and extent of changes in interest rates; the level of borrowings; the potential for increased costs or delays in completion of significant capital projects; changes in, and application of, federal, state, and local tax laws and their interpretations, including the Internal Revenue Code, regulations, rulings, court proceedings, and audits; the effects of weather and other natural phenomena, including climate change, on operations and sales to customers, and purchases from suppliers; unplanned outages at our generation plants; employee relations and the impact of collective bargaining agreements; the availability, cost, coverage, and terms of insurance and stability of insurance providers; cost reduction efforts and the maximization of plant and distribution system performance; the effects of competition; changes in and application of accounting standards and financial reporting regulations; changes in federal or state laws and their interpretation with respect to regulation, energy policy, and other business issues; successful execution of new business development and future growth plans; contract disputes, binding arbitration, litigation, and related appeals; the ability of the electric and gas utilities to achieve net zero emissions goals; and the risks discussed in DTE Energy’s public filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. New factors emerge from time to time. We cannot predict what factors may arise or how such factors may cause results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement. Any forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which such statements are made. We undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances after the date on which such statement is made or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events. This document should also be read in conjunction with the Forward-Looking Statements section in DTE Energy’s public filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.


 
Progressing on utility focused investment plan 3 • Opportunity to invest ~$50 billion over the next ten years on customer-focused capital to support building the grid of the future and clean energy transition − Investment for reliability improvement and preparing the grid for increased demand at DTE Electric as detailed in the Distribution Grid Plan (DGP) − Development of cleaner generation through acceleration of coal plant retirements, supported by Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) and voluntary renewables program at DTE Electric − Replacing aging gas infrastructure to ensure reliability and transition to net zero1 emissions − Growth at DTE Vantage driven by strong investment opportunities in RNG and large custom energy solutions projects • Legislation and regulatory environment underpin investments − New Michigan energy legislation awaiting governor approval; supports cleaner generation transition plan and is in line with IRP − DTE Electric rate case underpins reliability and cleaner energy investments; order expected early December • Strong balance sheet and solid investment-grade credit profile support capital investment plan • Long-term growth plan remains robust; providing all forward-looking disclosures after pending electric rate case decision 1. Definition of net zero included in the appendix


 
Modernizing electric grid Preparing for impacts of increased extreme weather events and increased demand from vehicle electrification Transitioning to cleaner generation Shifting generation from coal to renewables supported by cleaner natural gas and storage Executing on ~$50 billion, 10-year customer-focused capital investment plan while maintaining affordability 4 Investing in customer-focused initiatives… …while maintaining affordability ✓ Distinctive continuous improvement culture drives cost management ✓ Shift from coal to renewables and natural gas drives fuel and O&M cost reductions ✓ Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) supports transition to cleaner energy while supporting customer affordability goals and further enhancing DTE Vantage opportunities ✓ IRP reduces future costs to customers by $2.5 billion Renewing gas infrastructure Continuing gas main renewal to maintain long- term safety and reliability and reduce GHG emissions DTE Electric Great Lakes average National average DTE Electric average bill increase well below national average Average annual residential bill growth since 2020 1.6% - 2.2% 5.3% 6.5% 1. Assumes range of DTE Electric rate case outcomes 1


 
DTE Electric: transformational investments in distribution and generation 5 Capital investment plan focused on building the grid of the future and transition to cleaner generation • Distribution infrastructure investment drives further reliability improvements − Continue accelerated tree trimming − Continue preventative maintenance − Advance infrastructure rebuild including pursuing strategic undergrounding − Enhance grid automation • Cleaner generation investment driven by expanded renewables and utility scale energy storage − Transforming generation by targeting carbon emission reductions of 85% in 2032, 90% by 2040 and net zero by 2050


 
Distribution Grid Plan outlines path to significantly improve reliability DGP outlines detailed roadmap to increase reliability by over 60% over the next 5 years • Investing $9 billion in electric infrastructure; targeting reliability improvements of 60% • Continuing preventative maintenance by upgrading more than 10,000 miles of infrastructure • Advancing infrastructure rebuild by accelerating the rebuilding of 4.8kV system and pursuing strategic undergrounding • Enhancing grid automation by accelerating installation of 10,000 smart grid devices to greatly reduce outage duration Building on the significant reliability progress in recent years • Invested more than $5 billion in the electric grid over the past 5 years • 90% of Detroit’s circuits have been upgraded with the remaining circuits actively undergoing upgrades • Customers experienced 40% to 70% reliability improvement in communities where work was completed on the grid’s most challenged infrastructure 6


 
IRP supports transition to cleaner energy future while focusing on reliability and affordability Accelerating path to cleaner generation… …while continuing to focus on customer affordability and economic development • Transforming generation by targeting carbon emission reductions of 85% in 2032, 90% by 2040 and net zero by 2050 • Ceasing coal use at Belle River by 2026; converting to 1,300 MW natural gas peaking resource • Retiring two coal units at Monroe in 2028; accelerating retirement of remaining two units from 2035 to 2032; studying a range of replacement technology solutions • Accelerating the development of energy storage, targeting 780 MW through 2030 and 1,830 MW by 2042 • Developing 6,500 MW of solar and 8,900 MW of wind by 2042 • Investing over $11 billion in the next 10 years in the clean energy transition, supporting more than 32,000 Michigan jobs • Developing more than 15,000 MW of Michigan-generated renewable energy by 2042, the equivalent of powering approximately 4 million homes • Directing an additional $110 million to support most vulnerable customers − $70 million over the next four years for energy efficiency programs, $30 million over 15 years for bill assistance and $8 million over the next four years for home repairs to facilitate cleaner energy • Reducing future costs to customers by $2.5 billion 7


 
Energy legislation drives Michigan’s clean energy future and supports our IRP • Legislation pushes the pace of decarbonization and deployment of renewables − Renewable compliance standards of 50% by 2030 and 60% by 2035 − Clean energy standard of 80% by 2035 and 100% by 2040 − Allows MPSC to approve emerging low and zero carbon technologies, including carbon capture and sequestration − Sets 2,500 MW statewide energy storage target − Raises energy efficiency targets and increases incentives − Provides flexibility in meeting targets and off-ramps for resource adequacy, excessive cost and feasibility • Legislation is supportive of IRP plan and clean energy goals 8


 
DTE Gas: replacing aging infrastructure to ensure reliability and transition to net zero emissions 9 Capital investment opportunities focus on infrastructure improvements and decarbonization • Significant investment recovered through Infrastructure Recovery Mechanism − Renewed 1,700 miles since program inception • Gas renewal investments minimize leaks and reduce costs • Base infrastructure investments enhance transmission, compression, distribution and storage • Targeting to reduce GHG emissions by 65% by 2030, 80% by 2040 and net zero by 2050 • Natural Gas Balance program allows customers to lower their emissions footprint with both carbon offsets and RNG


 
DTE Vantage: strategic focus on decarbonization solutions for customers Capitalizing on a growing preference for cleaner, more efficient energy • Advanced discussions on custom energy solutions and RNG projects, both expected to be operational in 2024 • Strong development pipeline with opportunities in RNG/renewables1 and large custom energy solutions projects while expanding into carbon capture and sequestration − IRA improves opportunities in decarbonization as enhanced tax credits allow carbon capture, RNG and combined heat and waste energy recovery to be more economic − Strong market growth supported by the federal RFS and California’s LCFS 10 1. Renewables includes wood and landfill gas facilities and new decarbonization opportunities


 
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Environmental, social and governance (ESG) efforts are key priorities; aspiring to be the best in the industry Environment • Transitioning towards net zero emissions at both utilities • Accelerating transition to cleaner generation • Protecting our natural resources Social • Focusing on the diversity, safety, well being and success of employees • Investing in communities • Leader in volunteerism Governance • Focusing on the oversight of environmental sustainability, social and governance • Ensuring board diversity • Providing incentive plans tied to safety and customer satisfaction targets 12 Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award 11 consecutive years America’s Most Responsible Companies 2023 Superior corporate citizenship and community involvement America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity 2023 2023 Edison Electric Institute Business Diversity Excellence Award Award-winning commitment to ESG priorities


 
IRP outlines accelerated path to cleaner energy 77% 45% 31% 15% 17% 19% 19% 20% 18% 12% 2% 19% 24% 27% 34% 20% 3% 3% 4% 6% 6% 6% 1% 14% 22% 32% 42% 62% 2005 2023 2027 2029 2033 2042 Coal Nuclear Natural gas RenewablesStorage Generation mix1 (MWh %) First 5 years (2023 - 2027) • Ceasing coal use at one Belle River unit in 2025 and remaining unit in 2026; converting to 1,300 MW natural gas peaking resource • Adding 1,200 MW of solar • Adding 350 MW of energy storage, increased from 240 MW Second 5 years (2028 - 2032) • Retiring two coal units at Monroe in 2028 and accelerating retirement of two remaining units to 2032 from 2035 • Adding 3,200 MW of solar • Adding 1,000 MW of wind • Adding 430 MW of energy storage Next 10 years (2033 - 2042) • Adding 2,100 MW of solar • Adding 7,900 MW of wind • Adding 1,050 MW of energy storage 13 1. Generation mix subject to change


 
Progressing on EV initiatives Charging Forward Program • Promoting EV education, infrastructure and adoption • Providing residential and commercial rebates, infrastructure support and fleet advisory services • Offering unique solutions such as home charger installation financing and EV rebates for low and moderate income customers Program-to-date major milestones • 1,400 level 2 public chargers approved and 1,100 installed • 150 direct current fast charger rebates approved and 60 installed • 12 electric bus deployments with the local regional transit agencies • 6 electric school bus deployments with another 66 awarded from the first round of the EPA’s Clean School Bus Program • Approximately $45 million in regulatory approval for EV program funding to date 2019 program inception 1 million gallons of gasoline saved 4,400 residential rebates 14


 
MIGreenPower program continues significant growth 1,600 business customers 93,000 residential customers 2,400 MW subscribed • Allows customers to attribute up to 100% of electricity use to renewable sources • Recognized by National Renewable Energy Laboratory as having the largest Green Tariff program in the country, fulfilling more load under contracted subscriptions than any other program • Two largest renewable energy purchases from a utility announced with Ford Motor Company and Stellantis − 1,050 MW of projects to be completed beginning in 2026 Voluntary renewable customers 15


 
Natural Gas Balance program reducing GHG emissions • Offering an affordable way to balance 25% to 100% of customers’ GHG emissions • RNG will be sourced by transforming landfill emissions and wastewater treatment plant by-products into usable gas • Carbon offset program is focused on protecting Michigan forests that naturally absorb greenhouse gases • Partnered with Anew, the nation’s largest carbon offset developer, on the Greenleaf Improved Forest Management project in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula to protect and preserve forests 2021 program inception 12,700 customers subscribed 30,000 metric tons of CO2-e have been offset 16


 
$2.5b invested in Michigan businesses in 2022 65,000 jobs created since 2010 $900m invested with Detroit suppliers in 2022 $895m invested with suppliers owned by women, minorities, veterans, members of the LGBTQ+ community and disability-owned businesses in 2022 50+ supplier diversity awards earned since 2018 Building on the momentum of the last decade, committed to Michigan investments and supplier diversity $20 $19 $125 $69 $117 $255 2022 Michigan spend (millions) 17


 
Economic development fuels Michigan’s growth ✓ Michigan ranked in the top 10 by CNBC for America’s Top States for Business in 2023 ✓ $4 billion General Motors investment to convert an assembly plant to produce full-size electric pickup trucks, creating 2,300 jobs ✓ $1.6 billion Our Next Energy investment to build its first cell and electric vehicle battery pack manufacturing facility, creating 2,000 jobs ✓ $1 billion in federal funding to develop a new hydrogen production plant and a refueling center, creating 1,500 jobs ✓ $500 million Magna International investment expanding a facility and building two additional facilities to help support the production of EVs, creating over 1,000 jobs ✓ $400 million Nel Hydrogen investment for a new manufacturing facility to produce green hydrogen, creating 500 jobs ✓ $103 million Niagara Bottling investment in a bottled water facility 18 DTE Energy named one of the 2023 Top Utilities in Economic Development by Site Selection Magazine


 
Committed to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI); creating a safe and welcoming environment Health and safety of our people is a priority • Multiple safety committees spanning all levels of the company providing input into safety plans, addressing unique challenges of each business unit • Earned Accident Prevention Certificate from the American Gas Association by achieving a DART1 incident rate below the industry average Commitment to create a diverse, equitable and inclusive workforce • Office of DEI led by our CEO and key executive leaders, including a Director of DEI • Focused on sustaining a diverse workforce which is representative of the communities we serve • Annual review of compensation practices to ensure equitable pay • Formal training programs, including unconscious bias training, for employees and leaders Employees with disabilities group Latino and Hispanic group Young professionals group LGBTQ+ group Black professionals group Family oriented group Asian and Middle Eastern American group Military veterans group Women’s group Employee groups create an inclusive environment where differences are celebrated and a sense of belonging exists for all employees 1. Days away, restricted or transferred 19


 
10 years average tenure 4 - 7 8 - 11 >11 Governance framework provides shareholder rights and enables sustainable value creation Best-in-class governance practices • Lead Independent Director • All board committees are composed exclusively of independent Directors • Stock ownership guidelines for non-employee Directors • Majority voting standard • Annual Director elections • Established corporate governance guidelines • Publication of Sustainability report • Shareholder ability to call a special meeting • No supermajority voting provisions to approve mergers or amend charter • Overboarding policy 10 1 91% independent 4 7 36% gender or ethnically diverse 65 - 69 70 - 7460 - 64 67 years average age <4 20 Composition of DTE Board of Directors1 1. As of 11/10/2023


 
Annual or long-term incentive metrics Our team • Employee engagement • Employee safety Our customers • Customer satisfaction • Customer complaints • System reliability Our communities • Customer satisfaction • Customer complaints • System reliability Our investors • EPS • Cash flow • Relative total shareholder return • Balance sheet health Executive management compensation plan is aligned with our stakeholder priorities 21


 
3Q 20231H 20234Q 2022 Overcame a significant portion of the ~$370 million of unprecedented operating earnings1 headwinds through one-time cost management initiatives and opportunities throughout the portfolio 22 1. Reconciliation of operating earnings (non-GAAP) to reported earnings included in the appendix Total impact • Lower-than-expected rate order received in 2022 driven by difference in sales forecast $100 million headwind ($0.49 per share) • Historical winter storms: $92 million • 4th warmest winter in over 60 years and cooler spring weather: $73 million $165 million headwinds ($0.80 per share) $106 million headwinds ($0.52 per share) • Additional storms: $53 million • One of the coolest summers in over 20 years: $53 million = ~$370 million headwinds ($1.81 per share) Through 1H 2023 • Implemented significant one-time O&M actions and created opportunities throughout the portfolio • Through 1H, identified offsets to headwinds to achieve midpoint of guidance while remaining focused on customer service excellence 3Q 2023 • Identified actions to partially offset additional headwinds • Continued earnings pressure drove a revision to operating EPS guidance • Unprecedented combination of unfavorable weather and high storm activity combined with low rate order at end of 2022 Total response • Accomplished through one- time savings and favorability across our diverse portfolio of businesses H e a d w in d s A c ti o n s Identified $265 million of annualized offsets ($1.29 per share) = $270 million response ($1.31 per share) $270 million response through 3Q ($1.31 per share)


 
Overcoming majority of unprecedented headwinds; additional storm and unfavorable weather in 3Q exceed considerable one-time cost saving effort 23 (millions, except EPS) 2023 original guidance 2023 revised guidance Primary drivers DTE Electric $1,010 - $1,030 $813 - $827 Headwinds from lower-than-expected rate order, higher storm expenses and cooler weather partially offset by continued one-time O&M reductions DTE Gas 262 - 272 285 - 295 Continued one-time O&M reductions partially offset by warmer 1Q weather DTE Vantage 115 - 125 141 - 145 RNG performance, additional projects coming into service and opportunistic sales in steel business Energy Trading 20 - 30 75 - 85 Strong performance in the physical power portfolio Corporate & Other (150) - (136) (149) - (145) DTE Energy $1,257 - $1,321 $1,165 - $1,207 Operating EPS1 $6.09 - $6.40 $5.65 - $5.85 1. Reconciliation of operating earnings (non-GAAP) to reported earnings included in the appendix


 
Maintaining strong cash flow, balance sheet and credit profile 24 Credit ratings S&P Moody’s Fitch DTE Energy (unsecured) BBB Baa2 BBB DTE Electric (secured) A Aa3 A+ DTE Gas (secured) A A1 A Strong balance sheet supports robust customer-focused investment agenda, building the grid of the future and transition to cleaner generation • Consistently generating healthy cash flows • Maintaining solid investment-grade credit ratings


 
2023 cash flow and capital expenditures guidance 25 2023 guidance Cash from operations1 $3.2 Capital expenditures (4.2) Free cash flow ($1.0) Dividends (0.8) Other - Net cash ($1.8) Debt financing Issuances $3.6 Redemptions (1.7) Total debt financing $1.9 Change in cash on hand $0.1 2023 guidance DTE Electric Base infrastructure $1,200 Cleaner generation 500 Distribution infrastructure 1,500 $3,200 DTE Gas Base infrastructure $375 Gas renewal program 310 $685 Non-utility $300 - $400 Total $4,185 - $4,285 (millions) Cash flow Capital expenditures (billions) 1. Includes equity issued for employee benefit programs


 
Reconciliation of reported to operating earnings (non-GAAP) 26 Use of Operating Earnings Information – Operating earnings exclude non-recurring items, certain mark-to-market adjustments and discontinued operations. DTE Energy management believes that operating earnings provide a meaningful representation of the company’s earnings from ongoing operations and uses operating earnings as the primary performance measurement for external communications with analysts and investors. Internally, DTE Energy uses operating earnings to measure performance against budget and to report to the Board of Directors. Operating earnings is a non-GAAP measure and should be viewed as a supplement and not a substitute for reported earnings, which represents the company’s net income and the most comparable GAAP measure. In this presentation, DTE Energy provides guidance for future period operating earnings. It is likely that certain items that impact the company’s future period reported results will be excluded from operating results. A reconciliation to the comparable future period reported earnings is not provided because it is not possible to provide a reliable forecast of specific line items (i.e., future non-recurring items, certain mark-to-market adjustments and discontinued operations). These items may fluctuate significantly from period to period and may have a significant impact on reported earnings. Definition of net zero Goal for DTE Energy's utility operations and gas suppliers at DTE Gas that any carbon emissions put into the atmosphere will be balanced by those taken out of the atmosphere. Achieving this goal will include collective efforts to reduce carbon emissions and actions to offset any remaining emissions. Progress towards net zero goals is estimated and methodologies and calculations may vary from those of other utility businesses with similar targets. Carbon emissions is defined as emissions of carbon containing compounds, including carbon dioxide and methane, that are identified as greenhouse gases.