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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549


FORM 10-Q

QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)
OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarter ended March 31, 2002

Commission file number 1-2198

The registrant meets the conditions set forth in General Instruction H (1) (a) and (b) of Form 10-Q and is, therefore, filing this Form with the reduced disclosure format.

THE DETROIT EDISON COMPANY

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
     
Michigan   38-0478650
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or
organization)
  (I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
     
2000 2nd Avenue, Detroit, Michigan   48226-1279
(Address of principal executive offices)   (Zip Code)

313-235-8000
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.

Yes (X BOX) No (BOX)



 


Definitions
Part I – Financial Information
Item 1. Financial Statements
Consolidated Statement of Operations
Consolidated Statement of Financial Position
Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows
Consolidated Statement of Changes in Shareholder’s Equity
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS’ REPORT
Item 2. Management’s Narrative Analysis of the Results of Operations.. 4
Part II – Other Information
Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K
Signature
Awareness Letter of Deloitte & Touche LLP


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The Detroit Edison Company

Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q
Quarter Ended March 31, 2002

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Definitions         3  
             
Part I – Financial Information        
             
Item 1.   Financial Statements        
             
           Consolidated Statement of Operations     9  
             
           Consolidated Statement of Financial Position     10  
             
           Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows     12  
             
           Consolidated Statement of Changes in Shareholder’s Equity     13  
             
           Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements     14  
             
           Independent Accountants’ Report     18  
             
Item 2.   Management’s Narrative Analysis of the Results of Operations     4  
             
Part II – Other Information        
             
Item 6.   Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K     19  
             
Signature         20  

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Definitions

Customer Choice        The choice program is a statewide initiative giving customers in Michigan the option to choose alternative suppliers for electricity.
DTE Energy   DTE Energy Company and Subsidiary Companies
     
Detroit Edison   The Detroit Edison Company (a wholly owned subsidiary of DTE Energy Company) and Subsidiary Companies
     
Enterprises   DTE Enterprises Inc. (successor to MCN Energy), a wholly owned subsidiary of DTE Energy Company
     
EPA   United States Environmental Protection Agency
     
FERC   Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
     
kWh   Kilowatthour
     
MCN Energy   MCN Energy Group Inc.
     
MichCon   Michigan Consolidated Gas Company
     
MPSC   Michigan Public Service Commission
     
MW   Megawatt
     
MWh   Megawatthour
     
PSCR   A power supply cost recovery mechanism authorized by the MPSC that allowed Detroit Edison to recover through rates its fuel, fuel-related and purchased power electric expenses. The clause was suspended under Michigan’s restructuring legislation signed into law June 5, 2000, which lowered and froze electric customer rates.
     
SEC   Securities and Exchange Commission
     
Securitization   A mechanism used by Detroit Edison to refinance specific stranded costs at lower interest rates through the sale of rate reduction bonds.
     
SFAS   Statement of Financial Accounting Standards
     
Stranded Costs   Costs incurred by utilities in order to serve customers in a regulated environment, but some of which may not be recoverable if customers switch to alternative suppliers of electricity.

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The Detroit Edison Company

Forward-Looking Statements

Certain information presented herein includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements involve certain risks and uncertainties that may cause actual future results to differ materially from those contemplated, projected, estimated or budgeted in such forward-looking statements. Factors that may impact forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, interest rates, access to the capital markets, the level of borrowings, weather, actual sales, changes in the cost of fuel and purchased power due to the suspension of the Power Supply Cost Recovery mechanism, the effects of competition and the implementation of electric Customer Choice programs, the implementation of electric utility restructuring in Michigan, environmental and nuclear requirements, the impact of FERC and MPSC proceedings and regulations and the timing of the accretive effects of DTE Energy’s merger with MCN Energy.

Management’s Narrative Analysis of the Results of Operations

The Results of Operations discussion for Detroit Edison is presented in accordance with General Instruction H (2) (a) of Form 10-Q.

Detroit Edison reported earnings of $92 million for the 2002 first quarter, compared to earnings of $113 million for the same period in 2001. The decrease in earnings resulted from reduced contributions from Detroit Edison’s Energy Resources and Energy Distribution business units reflecting lower sales and the costs associated with two storms in the 2002 first quarter.

New reporting alignment - Beginning in 2002, Detroit Edison’s parent company, DTE Energy, realigned its internal and external financial reporting structure into three strategic business units (Energy Resources, Energy Distribution and Energy Gas) that have both regulated and non-regulated operations. This structure is how management sets strategic goals, allocates resources and evaluates performance. The realignment resulted in the following two reportable segments for Detroit Edison:

Energy Resources includes the power generation services of Detroit Edison. Electricity is generated from Detroit Edison’s numerous fossil plants or its nuclear plant and sold to residential, commercial, industrial and wholesale customers.

Energy Distribution includes the electric distribution services of Detroit Edison. Energy Distribution distributes electricity generated by Energy Resources to Detroit Edison’s 2.1 million residential, commercial and industrial customers.

Energy Resources

Earnings declined $5 million during the 2002 first quarter reflecting lower gross margins due to a decrease in operating revenues, partially offset by lower fuel and purchased power costs. The operating revenues reduction was attributable to a lower demand for power in the wholesale market, lower industrial electric sales due to a slower economy, as well as the impact of a 5% legislatively mandated, securitization based, rate reduction for commercial and industrial customers that began in April 2001. Fuel and purchased power costs reflect lower electricity sales and favorable energy market prices. Partially offsetting the impact of lower gross margins was reduced depreciation and amortization expense due to the extension of the amortization period for certain regulatory assets that were securitized in March 2001.

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Management’s Narrative Analysis of the Results of Operations

                 
    Three Months Ended
    March 31
   
    2002   2001
   
 
(in Millions)
               
Operating revenues
  $ 617     $ 703  
Less: Fuel and purchased power
    188       244  
     
     
Gross margin
  $ 429     $ 459  
 
   
     
 
Net income
  $ 71     $ 76  
 
   
     
 

System output and average fuel and purchased power costs were as follows:

                   
      Three Months Ended
      March 31
     
      2002   2001
     
 
(in Thousands of MWh)
               
Power generated and purchased
               
Power plant generation
               
 
Fossil
    9,111       10,228  
 
Nuclear
    2,290       2,413  
Purchased power
    1,640       1,532  
       
     
System output
    13,041       14,173  
 
   
     
 
Average unit cost ($/MWh)
               
 
Generation (1)
  $ 12.09     $ 12.34  
 
   
     
 
 
Purchased power (2)
  $ 30.10     $ 43.32  
 
   
     
 

(1)   Represents fuel costs associated with power plants.
(2)   The average purchased power amounts include gains and losses from hedging activities.

Outlook – Regulatory changes have resulted and will continue to result in increased competition in the electric generation business. Effective January 1, 2002, the electric Customer Choice program was expanded whereby all electric customers can choose to purchase their electricity from suppliers other than their local utility. Detroit Edison expects to lose 5% to 8% of its retail sales as a result of customers choosing to participate in the electric Customer Choice program during 2002. To the extent Detroit Edison experiences net stranded costs as a result of customers switching to an alternative electric supplier, Michigan legislation provides for the recovery of such stranded costs. Detroit Edison has issues with the MPSC’s methodology of calculating net stranded costs and has asked for rehearing, clarification and substantial changes on certain aspects of the applicable order. See Note 2.

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Management’s Narrative Analysis of the Results of Operations

Energy Distribution

Earnings declined $16 million during the 2002 first quarter due primarily to increased operation and maintenance expenses. The significantly higher operation and maintenance expenses are attributable to approximately $25 million of costs associated with restoring power to customers who lost service during two storms in the 2002 period.

                 
    Three Months Ended
    March 31
   
    2002   2001
   
 
(in Millions)
               
Operating revenues
  $ 313     $ 321  
Less: Fuel and purchased power
    9       15  
 
   
     
 
Gross margin
  $ 304     $ 306  
 
   
     
 
Net income
  $ 21     $ 37  
 
   
     
 
                 
    Three Months Ended
    March 31
   
    2002   2001
   
 
Sales
               
(in Thousands of MWh)
               
Residential
    3,720       3,671  
Commercial
    4,342       4,502  
Industrial
    3,332       3,674  
Wholesale
    125       727  
Customer choice
    318       165  
Other
    655       674  
 
   
     
 
 
    12,492       13,413  
 
   
     
 

Outlook – Regulated electric system sales are expected to remain relatively flat in 2002 due to the slow economic recovery and to grow modestly beginning in 2003. Operating results will vary as a result of various external factors such as weather, changes in economic conditions and the severity and frequency of storms.

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Management’s Narrative Analysis of the Results of Operations

CAPITAL RESOURCES AND LIQUIDITY

                   
      Three Months
      March 31
     
      2002   2001
     
 
Cash and Cash Equivalents
               
(in Millions)
               
Cash Flow From (Used For)
               
 
Operating activities
  $ (49 )   $ 238  
 
Investing activities
    (134 )     (219 )
 
Financing activities
    (15 )     434  
 
   
     
 
Net Increase (Decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalents
  $ (198 )   $ 453  
 
   
     
 

Operating Activities

Net cash from operating activities decreased $287 million in the first quarter 2002 due to higher working capital levels, reduced electricity sales, incremental storm restoration costs, and the impact of the 5% rate reduction as part of securitization.

Higher working capital levels reflect increased customer receivables of $77 million, largely the result of the impact of the economy and the implementation of a new billing system which has contributed to higher receivable agings. Management is focused on these issues and expects lower receivables outstanding over the short term. In addition, lower accounts payable levels, to more normalized levels, represents the internal focus on managing external payments and taking greater advantage of purchase discounts.

Inventory levels were up in 2002 related to coal supply that was not utilized in the generation production process.

A significant portion of the decline in operating cash flow is timing related that is expected to reverse during the remainder of 2002 and early 2003.

Investing Activities

Net cash used for investing activities decreased $85 million in the first quarter 2002 due to lower investments in regulatory assets associated with securitizing the company’s Fermi 2 power generation facility in March 2001. Partially offsetting this increase are higher plant and equipment expenditures associated with new air quality regulations which require the reduction in nitrogen oxide levels. Proceeds from the reduction in cash that was restricted for debt redemptions also affected the comparison.

Financing Activities

Net cash from financing activities declined $449 million during the 2002 first quarter. This change is due primarily to the issuance of $1.75 billion of securitization bonds in 2001 and changes in short-term borrowings, redemptions of long-term debt and repurchases of common stock.

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ENVIRONMENTAL MATTERS

EPA ozone transport regulations and final new air quality standards relating to ozone and particulate air pollution will impact the Company. Detroit Edison has spent approximately $281 million through March 2002 and estimates that it will incur an additional $350 to $500 million of future capital expenditures over the next three years to comply.

NEW ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

During 2001, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued new accounting pronouncements concerning goodwill and other intangible assets, asset retirement obligations and impairment or disposal of long-lived assets. See Note 4 for a discussion of Detroit Edison’s evaluation of the adoption of these new accounting pronouncements.

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The Detroit Edison Company
Consolidated Statement of Operations (Unaudited)

                     
        Three Months Ended
        March 31
       
        2002   2001
       
 
(in Millions)
               
Operating Revenues
  $ 930     $ 1,024  
 
   
     
 
Operating Expenses
               
 
Fuel and purchased power
    201       269  
 
Operation and maintenance
    284       256  
 
Depreciation and amortization
    148       174  
 
Taxes other than income
    71       79  
 
   
     
 
   
Total Operating Expenses
    704       778  
 
   
     
 
Operating Income
    226       246  
 
   
     
 
Interest Expense and Other
               
 
Interest expense
    78       72  
 
Other – net
    10       5  
 
   
     
 
   
Total Interest Expense and Other
    88       77  
 
   
     
 
Income Before Income Taxes
    138       169  
 
   
     
 
Income Tax Provision
    46       53  
 
   
     
 
Income Before Accounting Change
    92       116  
Cumulative Effect of Accounting Change
          (3 )
 
   
     
 
Net Income
  $ 92     $ 113  
 
   
     
 

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

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The Detroit Edison Company
Consolidated Statement of Financial Position

                     
        March 31        
        2002   December 31
        (Unaudited)   2001
       
 
(in Millions)
               
Assets
               
Current Assets
               
 
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 17     $ 215  
 
Restricted cash
    24       68  
 
Accounts receivable
               
   
Customer (less allowance for doubtful accounts of $34 and $27, respectively)
    357       356  
   
Accrued unbilled revenues
    134       130  
   
Other
    97       95  
 
Inventories
               
   
Fuel
    167       162  
   
Materials and supplies
    128       127  
 
Prepaid property taxes
    73        
 
Other
    28       12  
 
   
     
 
 
    1,025       1,165  
 
   
     
 
Investments
               
 
Nuclear decommissioning trust funds
    430       417  
 
Other
    87       97  
 
   
     
 
 
    517       514  
 
   
     
 
Property
               
 
Property, plant and equipment
    11,488       11,353  
 
Property under capital leases
    220       219  
 
   
     
 
 
           
 
 
    11,708       11,572  
Less accumulated depreciation
    (5,103 )     (5,010 )
 
   
     
 
 
           
 
 
    6,605       6,562  
 
   
     
 
Other Assets
               
 
Regulatory assets
    1,132       1,138  
 
Securitized regulatory assets
    1,675       1,692  
 
Prepaid pensions
    154       106  
 
Other
    89       76  
 
   
     
 
 
    3,050       3,012  
 
   
     
 
Total Assets
  $ 11,197     $ 11,253  
 
   
     
 

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

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The Detroit Edison Company
Consolidated Statement of Financial Position

                   
      March 31        
      2002   December 31
      (Unaudited)   2001
     
 
(in Millions, Except Shares)
               
Liabilities and Shareholder’s Equity
               
Current Liabilities
               
 
Accounts payable
  $ 269     $ 303  
 
Accrued interest
    61       85  
 
Dividends payable
    74       74  
 
Accrued payroll
    71       89  
 
Short-term borrowings
    131        
 
Deferred income taxes
    63       121  
 
Current portion long-term debt, including capital leases
    390       215  
 
Liabilities from risk management activities
    37       36  
 
Other
    185       291  
 
   
     
 
 
    1,281       1,214  
 
   
     
 
Other Liabilities
               
 
Deferred income taxes
    1,811       1,749  
 
Unamortized investment tax credit
    154       156  
 
Nuclear decommissioning
    424       417  
 
Other
    495       461  
 
   
     
 
 
    2,884       2,783  
 
   
     
 
Long-Term Debt
               
 
Mortgage bonds, notes and other
    2,840       3,038  
 
Securitization bonds
    1,625       1,673  
 
Capital lease obligations
    88       87  
 
   
     
 
 
    4,553       4,798  
 
   
     
 
Commitments and Contingencies (Note 3)
               
Shareholder’s Equity
               
 
Common stock, $10 par value, 400,000,000 shares authorized, and 134,287,832 shares issued and outstanding
    1,343       1,343  
 
Premium on common stock
    507       507  
 
Common stock expense
    (44 )     (44 )
 
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
    (20 )     (23 )
 
Retained earnings
    693       675  
 
   
     
 
 
    2,479       2,458  
 
   
     
 
Total Liabilities and Shareholder’s Equity
  $ 11,197     $ 11,253  
 
   
     
 

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

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The Detroit Edison Company
Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows (Unaudited)

                       
          Three Months Ended
          March 31
         
          2002   2001
         
 
(in Millions)
               
Operating Activities
               
 
Net Income
  $ 92     $ 113  
 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash from operating activities:
               
   
Depreciation and amortization
    147       174  
   
Changes in current assets and liabilities:
               
     
Accounts receivable
    (5 )     72  
     
Inventories
    (6 )     17  
     
Prepaid pensions
    (47 )     4  
     
Prepaid property taxes
    (73 )     (76 )
     
Payables
    (153 )     (57 )
     
Other
    (4 )     (9 )
 
   
     
 
   
Net cash (used for) from operating activities
    (49 )     238  
 
   
     
 
Investing Activities
               
 
Plant and equipment expenditures
    (145 )     (126 )
 
Restricted cash for debt redemptions
    44       (15 )
 
Other investments
    (33 )     (78 )
 
   
     
 
   
Net cash used for investing activities
    (134 )     (219 )
 
   
     
 
Financing Activities
               
 
Issuance of long-term debt
          1,750  
 
Redemption of long-term debt
    (71 )     (150 )
 
Short-term borrowings, net
    131       (245 )
 
Capital lease obligations
    (1 )     (3 )
 
Repurchase of common stock
          (838 )
 
Dividends on common stock
    (74 )     (80 )
 
   
     
 
   
Net cash (used for) from financing activities
    (15 )     434  
 
   
     
 
Net Increase (Decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalents
    (198 )     453  
Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of the Period
    215       24  
 
   
     
 
Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of the Period
  $ 17     $ 477  
 
   
     
 
Supplementary Cash Flow Information
               
 
Interest paid (excluding interest capitalized)
  $ 102     $ 66  
 
Income taxes paid
  $ 55     $ 41  

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

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The Detroit Edison Company
Consolidated Statement of Changes in Shareholder’s Equity (Unaudited)

                                                         
                    Premium                   Accumulated        
    Common Stock   On   Common           Other        
   
  Common   Stock   Retained   Comprehensive        
    Shares   Amount   Stock   Expense   Earnings   Loss   Total
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
(Dollars in Millions, Shares in Thousands)
                                                       
Balance, January 1, 2002
    134,288       1,343       507       (44 )   $ 675     $ (23 )   $ 2,458  
 
   
     
     
     
     
     
     
 
Net income
                            92             92  
Dividends declared on common stock
                            (74 )           (74 )
Net change in unrealized losses on derivatives, net of tax
                                  3       3  
 
   
     
     
     
     
     
     
 
Balance, March 31, 2002
    134,288     $ 1,343     $ 507     $ (44 )   $ 693     $ (20 )   $ 2,479  
 
   
     
     
     
     
     
     
 

The following table displays comprehensive income (loss) for three-month periods in 2002 and 2001:

                     
        2002   2001
       
 
(in Millions)
               
Net income
  $ 92     $ 113  
 
   
     
 
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
               
 
Net unrealized gains (losses) on derivatives:
               
   
Cumulative effect of a change in accounting principle, net of taxes of $6
          13  
   
Gains (losses) arising during the year, net of taxes of $2 and $5, respectively
    3       (10 )
 
   
     
 
 
Total other comprehensive income
    3       3  
 
   
     
 
Comprehensive income
  $ 95     $ 116  
 
   
     
 

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

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The Detroit Edison Company
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

NOTE 1 – GENERAL

These consolidated financial statements (unaudited) should be read in conjunction with the notes to consolidated financial statements included in the Annual Report to the Securities and Exchange Commission on Form 10-K.

The accompanying financial statements were prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. In connection with their preparation, management makes estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses, and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

The consolidated financial statements are unaudited, but in the opinion of the Company, include all adjustments necessary for a fair statement of the results for the interim periods. Financial results for this interim period are not necessarily indicative of results that may be expected for any other interim period or for the fiscal year.

Certain prior year balances have been reclassified to conform to the current year’s presentation.

NOTE 2 – REGULATORY MATTERS

Electric Industry Restructuring

The MPSC initiated a case to determine the methodology of calculating net stranded costs as required by Public Act (PA) 141. As a result of an MPSC order in December 2001, Detroit Edison would recover the net stranded costs associated with its electric generation operations. Specifically, there would be an annual filing with the MPSC comparing actual revenues from generation services to the revenue requirements, including an allowance for the cost of capital, to recover the costs of generation operations. The MPSC, in its orders, determined that Detroit Edison had no stranded costs using 2000 data, established a zero 2002 transition charge and deferred the issues of refining the net stranded costs methodology and the recalculating of net stranded costs to 2002. The MPSC also determined that Detroit Edison should provide a full and offsetting credit for the securitization and tax charges applied to electric Customer Choice bills in 2002 and maintained an additional credit on electric Customer Choice bills equivalent to the 5% rate reduction benefiting full service customers, both funded by savings derived from securitization. This order combined with lower wholesale power prices are likely to encourage additional customer participation in the electric Customer Choice program and result in the loss of margins from providing generation services. Detroit Edison asked for rehearing and clarification on certain aspects of the order and requested that the MPSC initiate an expedited proceeding to implement those clarifications and interpretations.

In another December 2001 order, the MPSC finalized the prices, terms and conditions contained in the Retail Access Service Tariff (RAST) that were likely to encourage additional customer participation in the Electric Choice program. Detroit Edison asked for rehearing and clarification on certain aspects of the order. In an order issued in April 2002, the MPSC modified its December 2001 order approving Detroit Edison’s RAST and reduced the requirements imposed on Detroit Edison in the December 2001 order concerning meter installation, meter reading and computer system enhancements for customers that elect to participate in the electric Customer Choice program.

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Other

In March 2002, DTE Energy filed a report with the MPSC pursuant to a February 2002 MPSC proceeding to review various customer service and billing problems experienced by Detroit Edison and MichCon customers. The report provided a detailed response to the MPSC’s concerns by addressing the causes and the short-term and long-term action plans to remedy the customer issues. In addition, a number of specific commitments were made regarding customer accessibility and responsiveness to customers. The commitments also include a compliance audit of its billing systems and associated controls. The MPSC Staff responded to the Company’s report with its own report in April 2002. The MPSC Staff report generally agreed that the steps outlined in the Company’s report would address the majority of the service issues experienced by DTE Energy customers in the recent past. In addition, the MPSC Staff report identified several additional opportunities to improve customer service including first contact resolution of complaints and increased meter reading. To the extent the Company successfully implements its short-term and long-term plans no additional MPSC action is anticipated.

NOTE 3 – CONTINGENCIES

Personal Property Taxes

Detroit Edison and other Michigan utilities have asserted that Michigan’s valuation tables result in the substantial overvaluation of utility personal property. Valuation tables established by the Michigan State Tax Commission (STC) are used to determine the taxable value of personal property based on the property’s age. In November 1999, the STC approved new valuation tables that more accurately recognize the value of a utility’s personal property. The new tables became effective in 2000 and are currently used to calculate property tax expense. However, several local taxing jurisdictions have taken legal action attempting to prevent the STC from implementing the new valuation tables and have continued to prepare assessments based on the superseded tables. The legal actions regarding the appropriateness of the new tables were before the Michigan Tax Tribunal (MTT) which, on April 5, 2002, issued its decision essentially affirming the validity of the STC’s new tables.

Other

Detroit Edison purchases and sells electricity to numerous companies operating in the steel, automotive, energy and retail industries. During 2001 and 2002, a number of customers have filed for bankruptcy protection under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code, including certain Enron Corporation affiliates and National Steel Company. Management regularly reviews contingent matters relating to purchase and sale contracts and records provisions for amounts considered probable of loss. Management believes its previously accrued amounts are adequate for losses that are probable of occurring. The final resolution of these matters are not expected to have a material effect on Detroit Edison’s financial statements in the period they are resolved.

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NOTE 4 – NEW ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets - Effective January 1, 2002, Detroit Edison adopted SFAS No. 142, “Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets,” which addresses the financial accounting and reporting standards for the acquisition of intangible assets outside of a business combination and for goodwill and other intangible assets subsequent to their acquisition.

SFAS No. 142 requires that useful lives of previously recognized intangible assets be reassessed and the remaining amortization periods be adjusted accordingly. Detroit Edison’s intangible assets consist primarily of software and are subject to amortization. Intangible assets amortization expense was approximately $9 million in each of the first quarters of 2002 and 2001. There were no material acquisitions of intangible assets during the first quarter of 2002. The gross carrying amount and accumulated amortization of intangible assets at March 31, 2002 were $337 million and $242 million, respectively. Amortization expense of intangible assets is estimated to be $36 million annually for 2002 through 2006.

Asset Retirement Obligations - In June 2001, the FASB issued SFAS No. 143, “Accounting for Asset Retirement Obligations.” This statement requires that the fair value of an asset retirement obligation be recognized in the period in which it is incurred. The associated asset retirement costs would be capitalized as part of the carrying amount of the long-lived asset. It would apply to legal obligations associated with the retirement of long-lived assets that result from the acquisition, construction, development and (or) the normal operation of a long-lived asset. This statement is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after June 15, 2002. Detroit Edison will adopt this statement in January 2003 and has not yet determined the impact of this statement on the consolidated financial statements.

Long-Lived Assets - On January 1, 2002, Detroit Edison adopted SFAS No. 144, “Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets. SFAS No. 144 supersedes SFAS No. 121, “Accounting for the Impairment of Long-Lived Assets and for Long-Lived Assets to be Disposed of”, but retains the fundamental provisions for recognizing and measuring impairment of long-lived assets to be held and used

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or disposed of by sale. The statement also supersedes the accounting and reporting provisions for the disposal of a segment of a business. SFAS No. 144 eliminates the conflict between accounting models for treating the disposition of long-lived assets that existed between SFAS No. 121 and the guidance for a segment of a business accounted for as a discontinued operation by adopting the methodology established in SFAS No. 121, and also resolves implementation issues related to SFAS No. 121. The adoption of the statement did not have an impact on the consolidated financial statements of Detroit Edison.

NOTE 5 – SEGMENT INFORMATION

During 2002, Detroit Edison’s parent company, DTE Energy, realigned its financial reporting structure into strategic business units that provide various regulated and non-regulated energy services. The realignment resulted in the following two reportable segments for Detroit Edison. Inter-segment revenues are not material.

                   
      Three Months Ended
      March 31
     
      2002   2001
     
 
Operating Revenues
               
Energy Resources
  $ 617     $ 703  
Energy Distribution
    313       321  
 
   
     
 
 
Total
  $ 930     $ 1,024  
 
   
     
 
                   
Net Income
               
Energy Resources
  $ 71     $ 76  
Energy Distribution
    21       37  
 
   
     
 
 
Total
  $ 92     $ 113  
 
   
     
 

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INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS’ REPORT

To the Board of Directors and Shareholder of
The Detroit Edison Company

We have reviewed the accompanying condensed consolidated statement of financial position of The Detroit Edison Company and subsidiaries as of March 31, 2002, and the related condensed consolidated statements of operations, cash flows and changes in shareholder’s equity for the three-month periods ended March 31, 2002 and 2001. These financial statements are the responsibility of The Detroit Edison Company’s management.

We conducted our review in accordance with standards established by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. A review of interim financial information consists principally of applying analytical procedures to financial data and of making inquiries of persons responsible for financial and accounting matters. It is substantially less in scope than an audit conducted in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America, the objective of which is the expression of an opinion regarding the financial statements taken as a whole. Accordingly, we do not express such an opinion.

Based on our review, we are not aware of any material modifications that should be made to such condensed consolidated financial statements for them to be in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

We have previously audited, in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America, the consolidated statement of financial position of The Detroit Edison Company and subsidiaries as of December 31, 2001, and the related consolidated statements of operations, cash flows and changes in shareholder’s equity for the year then ended (not presented herein); and in our report dated February 26, 2002, we expressed an unqualified opinion on those consolidated financial statements. In our opinion, the information set forth in the accompanying condensed consolidated statement of financial position as of December 31, 2001 is fairly stated, in all material respects, in relation to the consolidated statement of financial position from which it has been derived.

/s/ DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP

Detroit, Michigan
April 23, 2002

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Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K

     
(a)   Exhibits.
     
(i)   Exhibits filed herewith.
     
Exhibit    
Number   Description

 
15-20   Awareness Letter of Deloitte & Touche LLP regarding their report dated April 23, 2002.
     
(ii)   Exhibits incorporated herein by reference.
     
    None.
     
(b)   Reports on Form 8-K.
     
    None.

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Signature

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

             
            THE DETROIT EDISON COMPANY

(Registrant)
             
Date:   May 14, 2002   By   /s/ DANIEL G. BRUDZYNSKI

Daniel G. Brudzynski
Vice President and Controller

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Exhibit Index

     
Exhibit    
Number   Description

 
15-20   Awareness Letter of Deloitte & Touche LLP regarding their report dated April 23, 2002.