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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 Quarterly Period ended June 30, 2006
Commission file number 1-11607
DTE ENERGY COMPANY
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
     
Michigan
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
  38-3217752
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
     
2000 2nd Avenue, Detroit, Michigan
(Address of principal executive offices)
  48226-1279
(Zip Code)
313-235-4000
(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  þ          No  o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, or a non-accelerated filer. See definition of “accelerated filer and large accelerated filer” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).
         
Large accelerated filer þ   Accelerated filer o   Non-accelerated filer o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).
Yes  o          No  þ
At June 30, 2006, 177,761,367 shares of DTE Energy’s Common Stock, substantially all held by non-affiliates, were outstanding.
 
 

 


 

DTE Energy Company
Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q
Quarter Ended June 30, 2006
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Definitions  
 
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Forward-Looking Statements     3  
Part I — Financial Information        
Item 1.  
Financial Statements
       
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Item 2.       4  
Item 3.       26  
Item 4.       28  
Part II — Other Information        
Item 1.       54  
Item 1A.       55  
Item 2.       56  
Item 4.       56  
Item 6.       57  
Signature     58  
 Supplemental Indenture, Dated May 15, 2006
 Computation of Ratios of Earnings to Fixed Charges and Ratios of Earnings to Combined Fixed Charges and Preferred Stock Dividends
 Chief Executive Officer Section 302
 Chief Financial Officer Section 302
 Chief Executive Officer Section 906
 Chief Financial Officer Section 906

 


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Definitions
     
Coke and Coke Battery  
Raw coal is heated to high temperatures in ovens to separate impurities, leaving a carbon residue called coke. Coke is combined with iron ore to create a high metallic iron that is used to produce steel. A series of coke ovens configured in a module is referred to as a battery.
   
 
Company  
DTE Energy Company and any subsidiary companies
   
 
Customer Choice  
Statewide initiatives giving customers in Michigan the option to choose alternative suppliers for electricity and gas.
   
 
Detroit Edison  
The Detroit Edison Company (a direct wholly owned subsidiary of DTE Energy) and any subsidiary companies
   
 
DTE Energy  
DTE Energy Company, directly or indirectly the parent of Detroit Edison, MichCon and numerous non-utility subsidiaries
   
 
EPA  
United States Environmental Protection Agency
   
 
FERC  
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
   
 
GCR  
A gas cost recovery mechanism authorized by the MPSC, permitting MichCon to pass the cost of natural gas to its customers.
   
 
ITC  
International Transmission Company (until February 28, 2003, a wholly owned subsidiary of DTE Energy)
   
 
MDEQ  
Michigan Department of Environmental Quality
   
 
MichCon  
Michigan Consolidated Gas Company (an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of DTE Energy) and any subsidiary companies
   
 
MPSC  
Michigan Public Service Commission.
   
 
Non-utility  
An entity that is not a public utility. Its conditions of service, prices of goods and services and other operating related matters are not directly regulated by the MPSC or the FERC.
   
 
Production Tax Credits  
Tax credits as authorized under Sections 45K and 45 of the Internal Revenue Code that are designed to stimulate investment in and development of alternate fuel sources. The amount of a production tax credit can vary each year as determined by the Internal Revenue Service.
   
 
Proved Reserves  
Estimated quantities of natural gas, natural gas liquids and crude oil that geological and engineering data demonstrate with reasonable certainty to be recoverable in future years from known reserves under existing economic and operating conditions.

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PSCR  
A power supply cost recovery mechanism authorized by the MPSC that allows Detroit Edison to recover through rates its fuel, fuel-related and purchased power expenses. The power supply cost recovery mechanism was suspended under Michigan’s restructuring legislation (signed into law June 5, 2000), which lowered and froze electric customer rates, and was reinstated by the MPSC effective January 1, 2004.
   
 
Securitization  
Detroit Edison financed specific stranded costs at lower interest rates through the sale of rate reduction bonds by a wholly-owned special purpose entity, the Detroit Edison Securitization Funding LLC.
   
 
SFAS  
Statement of Financial Accounting Standards
   
 
Stranded Costs  
Costs incurred by utilities in order to serve customers in a regulated environment that absent special regulatory approval would not otherwise be recoverable if customers switch to alternative energy suppliers.
   
 
Synfuels  
The fuel produced through a process involving chemically modifying and binding particles of coal. Synfuels are used for power generation and coke production. Synfuel production generates production tax credits.
   
 
Unconventional Gas  
Includes those oil and gas deposits that originated and are stored in coal bed, tight sandstone and shale formations.
   
 
Units of Measurement  
 
   
 
Bcf  
Billion cubic feet of gas
   
 
Bcfe  
Conversion metric of natural gas, the ratio of 6 Mcf of gas to 1 barrel of oil.
   
 
kWh  
Kilowatthour of electricity
   
 
Mcf  
Thousand cubic feet of gas
   
 
MMcf  
Million cubic feet of gas
   
 
MW  
Megawatt of electricity
   
 
MWh  
Megawatthour of electricity

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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 presently contemplated, projected, estimated or budgeted. Many factors may impact forward-looking statements including, but not limited to, the following:
    the higher price of oil and its impact on the value of production tax credits, and the ability to utilize and/or sell interests in facilities producing such credits, or the potential requirement to refund proceeds received from synfuel partners;
 
    the uncertainties of successful exploration of gas shale resources and inability to estimate gas reserves with certainty;
 
    the effects of weather and other natural phenomena on operations and sales to customers, and purchases from suppliers;
 
    economic climate and population growth or decline in the geographic areas where we do business;
 
    environmental issues, laws, regulations, and the cost of remediation and compliance;
 
    nuclear regulations and operations associated with nuclear facilities;
 
    implementation of electric and gas Customer Choice programs;
 
    impact of electric and gas utility restructuring in Michigan, including legislative amendments;
 
    employee relations and the impact of collective bargaining agreements;
 
    unplanned outages;
 
    access to capital markets and capital market conditions and the results of other financing efforts which can be affected by credit agency ratings;
 
    the timing and extent of changes in interest rates;
 
    the level of borrowings;
 
    changes in the cost and availability of coal and other raw materials, purchased power and natural gas;
 
    effects of competition;
 
    impact of regulation by the FERC, MPSC, NRC and other applicable governmental proceedings and regulations;
 
    contributions to earnings by non-utility subsidiaries;
 
    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 ability to recover costs through rate increases;
 
    the availability, cost, coverage and terms of insurance;
 
    the cost of protecting assets against, or damage due to, terrorism;
 
    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;
 
    uncollectible accounts receivable;
 
    litigation and related appeals; and
 
    changes in the economic and financial viability of our suppliers, customers and trading counterparties, and the continued ability of such parties to perform their obligations to the Company.
New factors emerge from time to time. We cannot predict what factors may arise or how such factors may cause our 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.

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DTE Energy Company
Management’s Discussion and Analysis
of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
OVERVIEW
DTE Energy is a growing and diversified energy company with 2005 revenues in excess of $9 billion and approximately $23 billion in assets. We are the parent company of Detroit Edison and MichCon, regulated electric and gas utilities engaged primarily in the business of providing electricity and natural gas sales, distribution and storage services throughout southeastern Michigan. We operate three energy-related non-utility segments with operations throughout the United States.
The following table summarizes our financial results:
 
(in millions, except Earnings per Share)
                                 
    Three Months     Six Months  
    Ended June 30     Ended June 30  
    2006     2005     2006     2005  
Net Income (Loss)
  $ (33 )   $ 29     $ 103     $ 151  
Earnings (Loss) per Diluted Share
  $ (.19 )   $ .17     $ .58     $ .87  
Excluding Discontinued Operations and Accounting Changes
                               
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations
  $ (32 )   $ 33     $ 104     $ 159  
Earnings (Loss) per Diluted Share
  $ (.18 )   $ .19     $ .58     $ .91  
 
During the second quarter of 2006, our loss reflects the deferral of a substantial portion of the potential gains from the sale of interests in our synfuel facilities and impairment of our synfuel assets, and a gas inventory write down at our Energy Trading business, partially offset by higher earnings at our electric utility, Detroit Edison, due to higher rates and the return of customers from the electric Customer Choice program. Our gas utility, MichCon, also benefited from higher rates during 2006. Additionally, implementation costs associated with our Performance Excellence Process partially offset improved results at the utilities.
The items discussed below influenced our current financial performance and may affect future results:
  Effects of weather and collectibility of accounts receivable on utility operations;
  Impact of regulatory decisions on our utility operations;
  Synfuel-related earnings and the impact of idling synfuel facilities;
  Investments in our Unconventional Gas Production business;
  Gains in our Fuel Transportation and Marketing business; and
  Cost reduction efforts and required capital investment.
UTILITY OPERATIONS
Weather - Earnings from our utility operations are seasonal and very sensitive to weather. Electric utility earnings are primarily dependent on hot summer weather, while the gas utility’s results are primarily dependent on cold winter weather. During the second quarter, we experienced mild weather conditions. The following table shows the dollar impact of weather relative to 30-year historical normal weather temperatures for each utility.

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(in Millions)
                         
    Estimated effect of weather on Gross Margin  
   Six Months   Electric     Gas        
Ending June 30   Utility     Utility     Total  
2006
  $ (8 )   $ (26 )   $ (34 )
2005
  $ 21     $ 1     $ 22  
 
Receivables - Both utilities continue to experience high levels of past due receivables, especially within our Gas Utility operations. The increase is attributable to economic conditions in the service territories, high natural gas prices and the lack of adequate levels of government assistance for low-income customers.
We continue aggressive action to reduce the level of past due receivables, including increased customer disconnections, contracting with collection agencies and working with the State of Michigan and others to increase the share of low-income funding allocated to our customers. Our allowance for doubtful accounts expense for the two utilities was $39 million in the second quarter of 2006 compared to $24 million in the second quarter of 2005.
The April 2005 MPSC gas rate order provided for an uncollectible true-up mechanism for MichCon. We filed the 2005 annual reconciliation during the first quarter of 2006 comparing our actual uncollectible expense to our designated revenue recovery of approximately $37 million on an annual basis. Ninety percent of the difference between the actual uncollectible expense and $37 million for the year will be refunded or surcharged after the conclusion of the annual reconciliation proceeding before the MPSC. For the six months ended June 30, 2006, we have accrued an underrecovery of $24 million under the uncollectible true-up mechanism.
Regulatory activity — In March 2006, the MPSC ordered Detroit Edison to show cause why its electric rates should not be reduced. The MPSC cited several factors that could potentially cause Detroit Edison to exceed its authorized rate of return. These factors include the return of customers previously served by alternate suppliers, the removal of rate caps for residential electric customers and internal cost-cutting measures implemented by Detroit Edison.
On June 1, 2006, we responded to this order by providing detailed explanations why our rates should not be reduced. In the filing, we discussed the significant capital investment plan due to take place over the next several years. Specifically, these infrastructure improvements will enhance electric service reliability, and ensure compliance with increased environmental standards as set forth by state and federal regulations.
NON-UTILITY OPERATIONS
We anticipate significant investment opportunities within our non-utility businesses. We employ disciplined investment criteria when assessing opportunities that will leverage our existing assets, skill and expertise. Specifically, we invest in targeted energy markets with attractive competitive dynamics where meaningful scale is in alignment with our risk profile. The primary source of investment capital is cash flow from our synfuel business. Due to the risk of an oil price-related phase-out of production tax credits in our synfuel business, we have lowered our previous estimate of potential synfuel cash flow by approximately $200 million. We now anticipate approximately $1.0 billion of synfuel-related cash impacts from 2006 through 2009, which consists of cash from operations and proceeds from option hedges, and approximately $600 million of tax credit carryforward utilization and other tax benefits that are expected to reduce future tax payments. Tax credit carryforward utilization in part could be extended past 2009, if taxable income is reduced from current forecasts.

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Power and Industrial Projects
Synthetic Fuel Operations
We are the operator of nine synthetic fuel production facilities throughout the United States. On May 12, 2006, we idled production at all nine of our synthetic fuel facilities. The decision to idle synfuel production was driven by the current level and volatility of oil prices and the lack of federal tax legislation that would have provided certainty for production economics for the remainder of 2006. Synthetic fuel production may resume, depending on various factors, including a reduction in oil prices or the enactment of potential federal tax legislation.
Synfuel plants chemically change coal into a synthetic fuel as determined under the Internal Revenue Code. Production tax credits are provided for the production and sale of solid synthetic fuel produced from coal and expire as of December 31, 2007. Our synthetic fuel plants generate operating losses which we expect to be offset by the resulting production tax credits. The value of a production tax credit is adjusted annually by an inflation factor published by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) in April of the following year and is phased-out as the Reference Price of a barrel of oil exceeds certain thresholds.
Recognition of Synfuel Gains
To optimize income and cash flow from our synfuel operations, we sold interests in all nine of our facilities, representing 91% of our total production capacity as of June 30, 2006. Proceeds from the sales are contingent upon production levels and the value of such credits. Gains from the sale of an interest in a synfuel project are recognized as the facility produces and sells synfuel and when there is persuasive evidence that the sales proceeds have become fixed or determinable and collectibility is reasonably assured. In substance, we received synfuel gains and reduced operating losses in exchange for tax credits associated with the projects sold.
The gain from the sale of synfuel facilities is comprised of fixed and variable components. The fixed component represents note payments of principal and interest, is not subject to refund, and is recognized as a gain when earned and collectibility is assured. The variable component is based on an estimate of tax credits allocated to our partners and is subject to refund based on the annual oil price phase-out. The variable component is recognized as a gain only when the probability of refund is considered remote and collectibility is assured. Additionally, based on estimates of tax credits allocated, our partners reimburse us (through the project entity) for the operating losses of the synfuel facilities, referred to as capital contributions. In the event that the tax credit is phased out, we are contractually obligated to refund an amount equal to all or a portion of the operating losses funded by our partners. To assess the probability and estimate the amount of refund, we use valuation and analysis models that calculate the probability of the Reference Price of oil for the year being within or exceeding the phase-out range. Due to changes in the agreements with certain of our synfuel partners and the exercise of existing rights by other synfuels partners, a higher percentage of the expected payments in 2006 may be variable payments. As a result, a larger portion of the 2006 synfuel payments may be subject to refund should a phase-out occur; and therefore delay recognition of the gain associated with the payments until the probability of refund becomes remote.
Crude Oil Prices
The Reference Price of a barrel of oil is an estimate by the IRS of the annual average wellhead price per barrel for domestic crude oil. The value of the production tax credit in a given year is reduced if the Reference Price of oil over the year exceeds a threshold price and is eliminated entirely if that same Reference Price exceeds a phase-out price. During 2006, the annual average wellhead price is projected to be approximately $6 lower than the New York Mercantile Exchange (NYMEX) price for light, sweet crude oil. The actual or estimated Reference Price and beginning and ending phase-out prices per barrel of oil for 2005 through 2007 are as follows:

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            Beginning     Ending  
            Phase-Out     Phase-Out  
    Reference Price     Price     Price  
2005 (actual)
  $50.26     $ 53.20     $ 66.79  
2006 (estimated)
  Not Available   $ 55     $ 69  
2007 (estimated)
  Not Available   $ 56     $ 70  
 
Through June 30, 2006, the NYMEX daily closing price of a barrel of oil for 2006 averaged approximately $67, which is approximately equal to a Reference Price of $61 per barrel. Although the actual tax credit phase-out for 2006 will not be certain until the Reference Price is published by the IRS in April 2007, we anticipate the tax credits for 2006 will be significantly phased-out. As of July 31, 2006, the realized and unrealized NYMEX daily closing price of a barrel of oil was approximately $72 for 2006, equating to an estimated Reference Price of $66, which we estimate to be within the phase-out range. The average NYMEX daily closing price of a barrel of oil would have to average less than approximately $50 for the remainder of 2006 in order that no phase-out of production tax credits occurs. Unless oil prices drop significantly for the remainder of 2006 or legislation is passed, we expect a significant phase-out of the production tax credits in 2006 which could adversely impact our results of operations, cash flow, and financial condition. To mitigate the effect of a potential phase out and minimize operating losses, on May 12, 2006 we idled production at all nine of our synfuel facilities. However, we cannot predict with any certainty the Reference Price for the remainder of 2006 or beyond.
Hedging of Synfuel Cash Flows
As discussed in Note 2, we have entered into derivative and other contracts to economically hedge a portion of our 2006 and 2007 synfuel cash flow exposure to the risk of oil prices increasing. The derivative contracts are marked-to-market with changes in fair value recorded as an adjustment to synfuel gains. We recorded a pretax mark-to-market gain of $61 million during the second quarter of 2006 and $107 million in the six months ended June 30, 2006 as compared to a loss of $11 million in the second quarter of 2005 and a $43 million gain in the six months ended June 30, 2005. As part of our synfuel-related risk management strategy, we continue to evaluate alternatives available to mitigate unhedged exposure to oil price volatility. As our risk management position changes due to market volatility or legislative actions, we may adjust our hedging strategy in response to changing conditions.
Status of Proposed Federal Tax Legislation
Legislation was proposed in Congress that could have impacted the potential phase-out of production tax credits for 2006 and 2007. The legislation would use the prior year oil price to determine the current year Reference Price. If enacted, the legislation would have resulted in no phase-out for 2006. However, this provision was not included in the recent tax reconciliation bill, as enacted. The proposed legislation is under consideration for inclusion in subsequent legislation. If included and enacted as proposed, there would be no phase-out of production tax credits for 2006 and we would resume production at our synfuel facilities, though 2007 production tax credits may be fully phased-out. We are unable to predict the outcome of this legislation.
Risks and Exposures
Since there is a likelihood that the Reference Price for a barrel of oil will reach the threshold at which synfuel-related production tax credits begin to phase-out, we will defer gain recognition associated with variable and certain indemnified fixed note payments in 2006 until the probability of refund is remote and collectibility is assured. We recognized $25 million pretax in the second quarter of 2006 and $39 million in the six months ended June 30, 2006 of synfuel-related gains, compared to $29 million in the second quarter of 2005 and $57 million in the six months ended June 30, 2005. We accrued $85 million pretax in the second quarter of 2006 and $125 million in the six months ended June 30, 2006 for contractual partners’ obligations including the possible

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refund of amounts equal to our partners’ capital contributions or for operating losses that would normally be funded by our partners. In addition, we recorded reserves and impairments of $123 million primarily consisting of an impairment of $77 million for synfuel-related fixed assets and $42 million for a reserve for notes receivable related to the sale of interests in synfuel facilities. The impairment was partially offset by $70 million, representing our partners' share of the asset write down, included in Minority Interest. All or a portion of the deferred gains will be recognized when and if the gain recognition criteria is met. We expect that additional potential gains will be deferred this year unless there is persuasive evidence that no tax credit phase-out will occur or unless federal tax legislation passes. Additionally, we expect to continue establishing reserves for potential refunds of amounts equal to partners’ capital contributions associated with operating losses allocated to their account. As previously discussed, in the event of a tax credit phase-out, we are contractually obligated to refund to our partners all or a portion of the operating losses funded by our partners. In addition, quarterly earnings in 2006 could be impacted by adjustments to previously established estimates of reserves for amounts equal to our partners’ capital contributions and the value of tax credits allocated to us.
Assuming that there is a significant synfuel tax credit phase-out and/or that legislation is not passed, we expect approximately $1.0 billion of synfuel-related cash impacts from 2006 through 2009, which consists of cash from operations and proceeds from option hedges, and approximately $600 million of tax credit carryforward utilization and other tax benefits that are expected to reduce future tax payments. If the Reference Price results in a phase-out of the synfuel tax credits for 2006, assuming the previously discussed current level of economic hedges and the idling of synfuel production to minimize operating losses, there is a potential decrease of as much as approximately $300 million to 2006 net income from 2005 levels. In addition, a potential goodwill write-off of up to $41 million may be required due to the synfuel tax credit phase-out. We also have fixed notes receivable associated with the sales of interests in our synfuel facilities. A partial or full phase-out of production tax credits could adversely affect the collectibility of our receivables. The cash flow impact would reduce our ability to execute our investment and growth strategy, unless we find alternate sources of cash.
Unconventional Gas Production
Current natural gas prices continue to provide attractive opportunities for our Unconventional Gas Production business segment. We are an experienced operator with more than 15 years of experience in the Antrim shale in northern Michigan, and have expanded our operations in the Barnett shale basin in north central Texas. Over the next few years, our goal is to continue to expand our existing leasehold acreage position and develop unproved acreage into proved reserves.
Antrim shale — We plan to grow through the extension of existing producing areas and acquisition of other producers’ properties. Additionally, we intend to develop existing acreage using the latest horizontal drilling techniques and to continue to search for expansion acreage. Approximately one-third of our long-term, below-market fixed-price obligations for production of Antrim gas expire from 2006 through 2008. This will create opportunities to remarket Antrim production at significantly higher current market rates.
Barnett shale - We anticipate significant opportunities in our existing Barnett shale acreage and expect continued extension of producing areas within the basin. We are currently in the test and development phase for unproved and recently acquired Barnett shale acreage. We plan to continue to increase our leasehold acreage.
As a component of our risk management strategy for our Barnett shale reserves, we hedged a portion of our proved developed producing reserves to secure an attractive investment return. As of June 30, 2006, we entered into a series of cash flow hedges for 5.6 Bcf of gas production through 2010 at an average price of $8.01 per Mcf.
Due to favorable natural gas prices and the potential for successes within the Barnett shale, more capital is being invested into the region. The competition for opportunities and goods and services may result in increased operating costs. However, our experience in the Antrim shale and our experienced Barnett shale personnel allow us to effectively manage the challenge. We expect to invest a combined amount of approximately $150 million to $180 million in our unconventional gas business in 2006.

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Fuel Transportation and Marketing
Pipelines, Processing and Storage is continuing its steady growth plan of expansion of storage capacity in Michigan and expanding and building new pipeline capacity to serve markets in the northeast United States. Our Coal Transportation and Marketing business will seek to build our capacity to transport greater amounts of western coal and to expand into coal terminals.
Significant portions of the electric and gas marketing and trading portfolio are economically hedged. The portfolio includes financial instruments and gas inventory, as well as owned and contracted natural gas pipelines and storage capacity positions. Most financial instruments are deemed derivatives, whereas the gas inventory, pipelines and storage assets are not derivatives. As a result, this segment may experience dramatic earnings volatility as derivatives are marked to market without revaluing the underlying non-derivative contracts and assets. This results in gains and losses that are recognized in different accounting periods. We incur mark-to-market accounting gains or losses in one period that we expect to be subsequently reversed when transactions are settled.
During 2005, our earnings were negatively impacted by the economically favorable decision to delay previously planned withdrawals from gas storage due to a decrease in the current price for natural gas and an increase in the forward price for natural gas. In addition, we entered into forward power contracts to economically hedge certain physical and capacity power contracts. The financial impacts of these timing differences have begun to reverse and have favorably impacted results during 2006.
OPERATING SYSTEM AND PERFORMANCE EXCELLENCE PROCESS
We continuously review and adjust our cost structure and seek improvements in our processes. Beginning in 2002, we adopted the DTE Energy Operating System, which is the application of tools and operating practices that have resulted in operating efficiencies, inventory reductions and improvements in technology systems, among other enhancements. Some of these cost reductions may be returned to our customers in the form of lower PSCR charges and the remaining amounts may impact our profitability.
As an extension of this effort, in mid-2005, we initiated a company-wide review of our operations called the Performance Excellence Process. The overarching goal has been and remains to become more competitive by reducing costs, eliminating waste and optimizing business processes while improving customer service. Many of our customers are under intense economic pressure and will benefit from our efforts to keep down our costs and their rates. Additionally, we will need significant resources in the future to invest in the infrastructure necessary to compete. Specifically, we began a series of focused improvement initiatives within our Electric and Gas Utilities, and our corporate support function.
The process will be rigorous and challenging and seeks to yield sustainable performance to our customers and shareholders. We have identified the Performance Excellence Process as critical to our long-term growth strategy. We estimate savings of $50 million to $100 million will be realized in 2006. Through the second quarter of 2006, we recorded implementation costs of approximately $56 million for project management, consultant support and employee severance. We anticipate accruing additional implementation charges in 2006 and 2007. Implementation costs in 2006 may exceed our projected savings this year, but we expect to realize sustained net cost savings beginning in 2007. We are currently expensing these implementation costs. Detroit Edison and MichCon seek MPSC authorization to defer and amortize Performance Excellence Process implementation costs for accounting purposes to match the expected savings from the Performance Excellence Process program with the related implementation costs.
CAPITAL INVESTMENT
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enhancement projects through 2010. Our gas utility currently expects to invest approximately $1.0 billion on system expansion, pipeline safety and reliability enhancement projects through the same period. We plan to seek regulatory approval to include these capital expenditures within our regulatory rate base consistent with prior treatment.
During 2005, we began the first wave of implementation of DTE2, an enterprise resource planning system initiative to improve existing processes and to implement new core information systems. Through June 2006, we have spent approximately $275 million on this project and we anticipate spending an additional $100 million to $125 million over the next year as the remaining system elements are developed and business segments fully adopt DTE2.
In the future, we may build a new base-load coal or nuclear electric generating plant. The last base-load plant constructed within our electric utility service territory was approximately twenty years ago. A recently completed study, sponsored by the MPSC, projected that Michigan may need to install 7,000 MW of additional capacity over the next ten years. We estimate that a new 1,000 MW base-load coal plant will cost between $1 billion and $2 billion.
OUTLOOK
The next few years will be a period of rapid change for DTE Energy and for the energy industry. Our strong utility base combined with our integrated non-utility operations position us well for long-term growth. Due to the enactment of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 and the repeal of the Public Utility Holding Company Act of 1935 there are fewer barriers to mergers and acquisitions of utility companies. We anticipate greater industry consolidation over the next few years resulting in the creation of large regional utility providers.
Looking forward, we will focus on several areas that we expect will improve future performance:
    continuing to pursue regulatory stability and investment recovery for our utilities;
 
    managing the growth of our utility asset base;
 
    enhancing our cost structure across all business segments;
 
    improving our Electric and Gas Utility customer satisfaction;
 
    increasing the scale in our three non-utility business segments; and
 
    investing in businesses that integrate our assets and leverage our skills and expertise.
Along with pursuing a leaner organization, we anticipate approximately $1.0 billion of synfuel-related cash impacts from 2006 through 2009, which consists of cash from operations and proceeds from option hedges, and approximately $600 million of tax credit carryforward utilization and other tax benefits that are expected to reduce future tax payments. The redeployment of this cash represents a unique opportunity to increase shareholder value and strengthen our balance sheet. We expect to use any such cash to reduce debt, to continue to pursue growth investments that meet our strict risk-return and value creation criteria and, among other alternatives, to potentially repurchase common stock if adequate investment opportunities are not available. Our objectives for cash redeployment are to strengthen the balance sheet and coverage ratios to improve our current credit rating and outlook, and to replace the value of synfuel operations currently inherent in our share price.

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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Our net loss in the 2006 second quarter was $33 million, or $.19 per diluted share, compared to net income of $29 million, or $.17 per diluted share, in the 2005 second quarter. For the 2006 six-month period, our net income was $103 million, or $.58 per diluted share, compared to net income of $151 million, or $.87 per diluted share, for the same 2005 period. The following sections provide a detailed discussion of our segments’ operating performance and future outlook.
 
                                 
    Three Months Ended     Six Months Ended  
    June 30     June 30  
(in Millions, except per share data)   2006     2005     2006     2005  
Electric Utility
  $ 57     $ 43     $ 116     $ 98  
Gas Utility
    (14 )     (51 )     36       (38 )
Non-utility Operations:
                               
Power and Industrial Projects
    (35 )     31       (37 )     99  
Unconventional Gas Production
    2             3       1  
Fuel Transportation and Marketing
    (13 )           28       (10 )
 
Corporate & Other
    (29 )     10       (42 )     9  
 
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations
                               
Utility
    43       (8 )     152       60  
Non-utility
    (46 )     31       (6 )     90  
Corporate & Other
    (29 )     10       (42 )     9  
 
                       
 
    (32 )     33       104       159  
Discontinued Operations
    (1 )     (4 )     (2 )     (8 )
Cumulative Effect of Accounting Change
                1        
 
                       
Net Income (Loss)
  $ (33 )   $ 29     $ 103     $ 151  
 
                       
 
 
Diluted Earnings (Loss) Per Share
                               
Total Utility
  $ .25     $ (.05 )   $ .86     $ .34  
Non-utility Operations
    (.26 )     .18       (.04 )     .52  
Corporate & Other
    (.17 )     .06       (.24 )     .05  
 
                       
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations
    (.18 )     .19       .58       .91  
Discontinued Operations
    (.01 )     (.02 )     (.01 )     (.04 )
Cumulative Effect of Accounting Change
                .01        
 
                       
Net Income (Loss)
  $ (.19 )   $ .17     $ .58     $ .87  
 
                       
 
The earnings per share of any segment does not represent a direct legal interest in the assets and liabilities allocated to any one segment but rather represents a direct equity interest in DTE Energy’s assets and liabilities as a whole.
ELECTRIC UTILITY
Our Electric Utility segment consists of Detroit Edison which is engaged in the generation, purchase, distribution and sale of electric energy to 2.2 million customers in southeastern Michigan.
Factors impacting income: Net income increased $14 million during the 2006 second quarter and $18 million in the 2006 six-month period. These results primarily reflect higher gross margins, partially offset by higher operation and maintenance expenses, including implementation costs associated with our Performance Excellence Process, and increased depreciation and amortization expenses.

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    Three Months Ended     Six Months Ended  
    June 30     June 30  
    2006     2005     2006     2005  
(in Millions)                                
Operating Revenues
  $ 1,175     $ 1,035     $ 2,225     $ 2,025  
Fuel and Purchased Power
    409       343       718       644  
 
                       
Gross Margin
    766       692       1,507       1,381  
Operation and Maintenance
    369       330       713       651  
Depreciation and Amortization
    168       160       335       310  
Taxes Other Than Income
    65       63       134       132  
 
                       
Operating Income
    164       139       325       288  
Other (Income) and Deductions
    79       75       154       144  
Income Tax Provision
    28       21       55       46  
 
                       
Net Income
  $ 57     $ 43     $ 116     $ 98  
 
                       
 
                               
Operating Income as a Percent of Operating Revenues
    14 %     13 %     15 %     14 %
 
Gross margins increased $74 million during the 2006 second quarter and $126 million in the 2006 six-month period. The quarterly and year to date improvements were primarily due to lower electric Customer Choice penetration and increased rates due to the expiration of the residential rate cap on January 1, 2006, partially offset by milder weather in 2006.
 
                 
Increase (Decrease) in Gross Margin Components            
Compared to Prior Year   Three Months     Six Months  
                 
(in Millions)                
Weather related margin impacts
  $ (21 )   $ (31 )
Removal of residential rate caps effective January 1, 2006
    32       54  
Return of customers from electric Customer Choice
    37       66  
Service territory economic performance
    5       19  
Other, net
    21       18  
 
           
Increase in gross margin performance
  $ 74     $ 126  
 
           
 
                                 
    Three Months Ended     Six Months Ended  
    June 30     June 30  
Power Generated and Purchased   2006     2005     2006     2005  
                                 
(in Thousands of MWh)                                
Power Plant Generation
                               
Fossil
    9,206       9,546       18,515       19,310  
Nuclear
    922       2,272       3,118       4,325  
 
                       
 
    10,128       11,818       21,633       23,635  
Purchased Power
    3,318       1,331       4,832       2,809  
 
                       
System Output
    13,446       13,149       26,465       26,444  
Less Line Loss and Internal Use
    (856 )     (752 )     (1,681 )     (1,349 )
 
                       
Net System Output
    12,590       12,397       24,784       25,095  
 
                       
 
Average Unit Cost ($/MWh)
                               
Generation (1)
  $ 16.41     $ 14.66     $ 15.48     $ 14.53  
 
                       
Purchased Power
  $ 54.03     $ 85.66     $ 52.89     $ 66.51  
 
                       
Overall Average Unit Cost
  $ 25.69     $ 21.85     $ 22.31     $ 20.05  
 
                       
 
(1)   Represents fuel costs associated with power plants.

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    Three Months Ended     Six Months Ended  
(in Thousands of MWh)   June 30     June 30  
    2006     2005     2006     2005  
Electric Sales
                               
Residential
    3,514       3,766       7,350       7,817  
Commercial
    4,506       3,820       8,513       7,184  
Industrial
    3,209       3,024       6,363       5,920  
Wholesale
    702       557       1,377       1,120  
Other
    89       88       197       193  
 
                       
 
    12,020       11,255       23,800       22,234  
Interconnections sales (1)
    570       1,142       984       2,861  
 
                       
Total Electric Sales
    12,590       12,397       24,784       25,095  
 
                       
 
Electric Deliveries
                               
Retail and Wholesale
    12,020       11,255       23,800       22,234  
Electric Choice
    984       1,996       2,347       3,910  
Electric Choice — Self Generators (2)
    127       174       478       366  
 
                       
Total Electric Sales and Deliveries
    13,131       13,425       26,625       26,510  
 
                       
 
(1)   Represents power that is not distributed by Detroit Edison.
 
(2)   Represents deliveries for self generators who have purchased power from alternative energy suppliers to supplement their power requirements.
Operation and maintenance expense increased $39 million in the second quarter of 2006 and $62 million in the 2006 six-month period due primarily to higher plant outage expense and implementation costs associated with the Performance Excellence Process.
Depreciation and amortization expense increased $8 million in the second quarter of 2006 and $25 million in the 2006 six-month period due to increased amortization of regulatory assets.
Other income and deductions expense increased $4 million in the 2006 second quarter and $10 million in the 2006 six-month period, primarily due to higher interest expense.
Outlook — We continue to improve the operating performance of Detroit Edison. During the past year, we have resolved many of our regulatory issues and continue to pursue additional regulatory solutions for structural problems within our competitive environment, mainly electric Customer Choice and the need to adjust rates for each customer class to reflect the full cost of service. In March 2006, the MPSC issued an order directing Detroit Edison to show cause by June 1, 2006 why its retail electric rates should not be reduced in 2007. We filed our response on June 1, 2006. We are unable to predict the outcome of this proceeding or its effect. In April 2006, an MPSC Administrative Law Judge issued a Proposal for Decision (PFD) indicating that Detroit Edison’s position in the 2004 PSCR Reconciliation and the 2004 Net Stranded Cost Case proceeding is overstated. The considerations in the case include recovery of stranded cost, associated production operation and maintenance expenses and interest on the 2004 PSCR balance. Based on the recommendations outlined in the PFD, the potential outcome in the case is a reduction of net income in the range of $15 million to $50 million. See Note 5.
Concurrently, we will move forward in our efforts to improve performance. Looking forward, additional issues, such as rising prices for coal, uranium and health care and higher levels of capital spending, will result in us taking meaningful action to address our costs while continuing to provide quality customer service. We will utilize the DTE Operating System and the Performance Excellence Process to seek opportunities to improve productivity, remove waste, decrease our costs, while improving customer satisfaction. We anticipate accruing additional implementation charges in 2006 and 2007. Detroit Edison seeks MPSC authorization to defer and amortize Performance Excellence Process implementation costs for accounting purposes to match the expected savings from the Performance Excellence Process program with the related costs to achieve.
Long term, we will be required to invest an estimated $2.4 billion on emission controls through 2018. Should we be able to recover these costs in future rate cases, we may experience a growth in earnings. Additionally, our service territory may require additional generation capacity. A new base-load generating

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plant has not been built within the State of Michigan in the last 20 years. Should our regulatory environment be conducive to such a significant capital expenditure, we may build or expand a new base-load coal or nuclear facility, with an estimated cost of $1 billion to $2 billion for a new coal plant.
The following variables, either in combination or acting alone, could impact our future results:
    amount and timing of cost recovery allowed as a result of regulatory proceedings, related appeals, or new legislation;
 
    our ability to reduce costs and maximize plant performance;
 
    variations in market prices of power, coal and gas;
 
    economic conditions within the State of Michigan;
 
    weather, including the severity and frequency of storms; and
 
    levels of customer participation in the electric Customer Choice program.
We expect cash flows and operating performance will continue to be at risk due to the electric Customer Choice program until the issues associated with this program are adequately addressed. We will accrue as regulatory assets any future unrecovered generation-related fixed costs (stranded costs) due to electric Customer Choice that we believe are recoverable under Michigan legislation and MPSC orders. We cannot predict the outcome of these matters. See Note 5.
GAS UTILITY
Our Gas Utility segment consists of MichCon and Citizens Fuel Gas Company (Citizens), natural gas utilities. MichCon is engaged in the purchase, storage, transmission, distribution and sale of natural gas to approximately 1.3 million residential, commercial and industrial customers in the State of Michigan. MichCon also has subsidiaries involved in the gathering and transmission of natural gas in northern Michigan. MichCon operates one of the largest natural gas distribution and transmission systems in the United States. Citizens distributes natural gas in Adrian, Michigan.
Factors impacting income: Gas Utility’s net loss decreased $37 million in the 2006 second quarter and net income increased $74 million in the 2006 six-month period. The results reflect effective tax rate adjustments in 2005, increased rates and the impacts in 2005 of the MPSC’s April 2005 gas cost recovery and final gas rate orders, partially offset by the effects of milder winter weather in 2006.
The MPSC final gas rate order disallowed recovery of 90% of the costs of a computer billing system that was in place prior to DTE Energy’s acquisition of MCN Energy in 2001. MichCon impaired this asset by approximately $42 million in the first quarter of 2005. This impairment is not reflected at DTE Energy since this disallowance was previously reserved at the time of the MCN acquisition in 2001.

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    Three Months Ended     Six Months Ended  
    June 30     June 30  
    2006     2005     2006     2005  
(in Millions)
                               
Operating Revenues
  $ 234     $ 267     $ 1,111     $ 1,119  
Cost of Gas
    93       137       728       781  
 
                       
Gross Margin
    141       130       383       338  
Operation and Maintenance
    113       98       234       221  
Depreciation and Amortization
    22       24       46       50  
Taxes other than Income
    14       14       29       27  
Asset (Gains) and Losses, Net
    3             3       4  
 
                       
Operating Income (Loss)
    (11 )     (6 )     71       36  
Other (Income) and Deductions
    10       9       25       23  
Income Tax Provision (Benefit)
    (7 )     36       10       51  
 
                       
Net Income (Loss)
  $ (14 )   $ (51 )   $ 36     $ (38 )
 
                       
 
Operating Income (Loss) as a Percent of Operating Revenues
    (5 )%     (2 )%     6 %     3 %
 
Gross Margins increased $11 million in the 2006 second quarter and increased $45 million in the 2006 six-month period. Gross margins in 2006 were favorably affected by higher base rates as a result of the April 2005 final gas rate order, increased storage revenue and revenue associated with the uncollectible expense tracking mechanism authorized by the MPSC, partially offset by the effects of milder winter weather in 2006 and customer conservation. In April 2005, the MPSC issued an order in the 2002 GCR reconciliation case that disallowed $26 million representing unbilled revenues at December 2001. We recorded the impact of the disallowance during the first quarter of 2005.
 
                                 
    Three Months Ended     Six Months Ended  
    June 30     June 30  
    2006     2005     2006     2005  
Gas Markets (in Millions)
                               
Gas sales
  $ 168     $ 206     $ 963     $ 979  
End user transportation
    27       28       72       73  
 
                       
 
    195       234       1,035       1,052  
Intermediate transportation
    13       12       29       28  
Other
    26       21       47       39  
 
                       
 
  $ 234     $ 267     $ 1,111     $ 1,119  
 
                       
Gas Markets (in Bcf)
                               
Gas sales
    18       22       84       106  
End user transportation
    27       33       71       83  
 
                       
 
    45       55       155       189  
Intermediate transportation
    125       84       289       218  
 
                       
 
    170       139       444       407  
 
                       
 
Operation and maintenance expense increased $15 million in the 2006 second quarter and increased $13 million in the 2006 six-month period. The increases are due to increased uncollectible accounts receivable expense, reflecting higher past due amounts attributable to an increase in gas prices, continued weak economic conditions, and inadequate government-sponsored assistance for low-income customers. We also recorded implementation costs associated with our Performance Excellence Process. Increases were partially offset by the DTE Energy parent company no longer allocating merger-related interest to MichCon effective in April 2005 and the 2005 disallowance of certain environmental costs due to the April 2005 final gas rate order. The 2005 final gas rate order provided revenue for an uncollectible expense tracking mechanism to mitigate some of the effect of increasing uncollectible expense.

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Asset (gains) and losses, net decreased $3 million in the 2006 second quarter as a result of a reduction to MichCon’s 2004 GCR underrecovery related to the accounting treatment of the injected base gas remaining in the New Haven storage field when it was sold in early 2004.
Income taxes decreased $43 million and $41 million for the second quarter and six-month period of 2006, respectively, primarily due to a lower effective tax rate in 2006.
Outlook — Operating results are expected to vary due to regulatory proceedings, weather, changes in economic conditions, customer conservation and process improvements. Higher gas prices and economic conditions have resulted in continued pressure on receivables and working capital requirements that are partially mitigated by the GCR mechanism. In the April 2005 final gas rate order, the MPSC adopted MichCon’s proposed tracking mechanism for uncollectible accounts receivable. Each year, MichCon will file an application comparing its actual uncollectible expense for the prior calendar year to its designated revenue recovery of approximately $37 million. Ninety percent of the difference will be refunded or surcharged after an annual reconciliation proceeding before the MPSC.
We will utilize the DTE Operating System and the Performance Excellence Process to seek opportunities to improve productivity, remove waste, decrease our costs, while improving customer satisfaction. We anticipate accruing additional implementation charges in 2006 and 2007. MichCon seeks MPSC authorization to defer and amortize Performance Excellence Process implementation costs for accounting purposes to match the expected savings from the Performance Excellence Process program with the related costs to achieve.
NON-UTILITY OPERATIONS
Power and Industrial Projects
Power and Industrial Projects is comprised primarily of our synfuel projects, projects that deliver utility-type services to industrial, commercial and institutional customers, and biomass energy projects. We produce synthetic fuel from nine synfuel plants and produce coke from two coke batteries. The production of synthetic fuel from all of our synfuel plants and the production of coke from our coke batteries generate production tax credits (assuming no phase-out or the passage of legislation). We provide utility-type services using project assets usually located on the customers’ premises in the steel, automotive, pulp and paper, airport and other industries. These services include pulverized coal injection, power generation, steam production, chilled water production, wastewater treatment and compressed air supply. We own and operate four gas-fired peaking electric generating plants and a biomass-fired electric generating plant and operate one additional gas-fired power plant under contract. We develop, own and operate landfill recovery systems throughout the United States and also own a waste coal recovery business.
Factors impacting income: Power and Industrial Projects net income decreased $66 million during the 2006 second quarter and decreased $136 million in the 2006 six-month period. The losses in the 2006 period are due to impairment and reserves recorded resulting from the idling of our synfuel facilities and higher levels of deferrals of potential gains from selling interests in our synfuel plants.

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    Three Months Ended     Six Months Ended  
    June 30     June 30  
    2006     2005     2006     2005  
(in Millions)                                
Operating Revenues
  $ 289     $ 348     $ 670     $ 659  
Operation and Maintenance
    311       378       736       698  
Depreciation and Amortization
    20       27       46       52  
Taxes other than Income
    6       8       14       15  
Asset (Gains) and Losses, Reserves and Impairments, Net
    123       (19 )     118       (101 )
 
                       
Operating Income (Loss)
    (171 )     (46 )     (244 )     (5 )
Other (Income) and Deductions
    (2 )     (6 )     (3 )     (10 )
Minority Interest
    (109 )     (68 )     (180 )     (121 )
Income Taxes
                               
Provision (Benefit)
    (24 )     10       (17 )     47  
Section 29 Tax Credits
    (1 )     (13 )     (7 )     (20 )
 
                       
 
    (25 )     (3 )     (24 )     27  
 
                       
Net Income (Loss)
  $ (35 )   $ 31     $ (37 )   $ 99  
 
                       
 
Operating revenues decreased $59 million in the 2006 second quarter and increased $11 million in the 2006 six-month period. Revenues were down in the second quarter of 2006 due to our decision to idle production at all nine of our synfuel facilities. Our year-to-date revenues are slightly higher as a result of the acquisition of increased interest in two of our existing non-synfuel facilities and the acquisition of new energy projects.
Operation and maintenance expense decreased $67 million in the 2006 second quarter and increased $38 million in the 2006 six-month period. Operations and maintenance expenses were down in the second quarter of 2006 due to our decision to idle production at all nine of our synfuel facilities. Our year-to-date expenses are higher as a result of the acquisition of increased interest in two of our existing non-synfuel facilities along with increased expenses associated with the acquisition of new energy projects.
Asset (gains) and losses, reserves and impairments, net decreased $142 million in the 2006 second quarter and decreased $219 million in the 2006 six-month period, principally due to synfuels. In both the 2006 and 2005 periods, we deferred gains from the sale of our synfuel facilities, including in 2006, a portion of gains related to fixed payments. We also recorded other synfuel-related reserves and impairments in the second quarter of 2006. These amounts were partially offset by gains and losses on hedges for our synfuel cash flow. Also, in the first quarter 2006 we recorded an impairment loss of $16 million for the write down of fixed assets and patents at our waste coal recovery business.
 
                                 
(in Millions)   Three Months Ended     Six Months Ended  
    June 30     June 30  
                         
Components of Synfuel Gains (Losses), Reserves                        
and Impairments, Net   2006     2005     2006     2005  
Gains recognized associated with fixed payments
  $ 8     $ 29     $ 30     $ 57  
Gains recognized associated with variable payments
    17             9        
Accrual for contractual partners’ obligations
    (85 )           (125 )      
Other reserves and impairments, including partners’ share (1)
    (123 )           (123 )      
Unrealized hedge gains (losses) (mark-to-market)
                               
Hedges for 2005 exposure
          (27 )           23  
Hedges for 2006 exposure
    48       16       86       20  
Hedges for 2007 exposure
    12             21        
 
                       
 
  $ (123 )   $ 18     $ (102 )   $ 100  
 
                       
 
(1) Includes $70 million, representing our partners’ share of the asset write down, included in Minority Interest.

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Minority interest increased $41 million in the second quarter of 2006 and $59 million in the six-month period of 2006. The amounts reflect our partners’ share of operating losses associated with synfuel operations. The sale of interests in our synfuel facilities during prior periods resulted in allocating a larger percentage of such losses to our partners.
Income taxes declined $22 million in the 2006 second quarter and $51 million in the 2006 six-month period reflecting changes in pre-tax income due to synfuel related loss reserves and the write down of fixed assets and patents of our waste coal recovery business, compared to pre-tax income in the first six months of 2005.
Outlook — Power and Industrial Projects will continue leveraging its extensive energy-related operating experience and project management capability to develop and grow the on-site energy business. We expect solid earnings from our on-site energy business in 2006.
Synfuel-related production tax credits expire on December 31, 2007. At current oil prices, we expect to continue to idle our synfuel plants. However, we continue to evaluate various factors that may impact the economics of the operation of the plants. In addition to production tax credits generated by our synfuels business, our coke battery and landfill gas recovery businesses also generate production tax credits that are subject to an oil price-related phase-out. We continue to evaluate the impact of an oil price-related phase-out on these businesses. Due to the relatively low level of production tax credits generated by our coke battery and landfill gas recovery businesses, a partial or full phase-out of production tax credits in these two businesses is not expected to have a material adverse impact on our results of operations, cash flow and financial condition.
Unconventional Gas Production
Unconventional Gas Production is primarily engaged in natural gas exploration, development and production. Our Unconventional Gas Production business produces gas from the Antrim and Barnett shales and sells most of the gas to the Fuel Transportation and Marketing segment.
Factors impacting income: Net income increased $2 million in the both second quarter and six-month period in 2006 compared to the same periods in 2005. The improvement in both periods was primarily the result of increased Barnett shale production of 1.0 Bcfe in the second quarter and 1.5 Bcfe in the six months ended June 30, 2006.
 
                                 
    Three Months Ended     Six Months Ended  
    June 30     June 30  
    2006     2005     2006     2005  
(in Millions)
                               
Operating Revenues
  $ 24     $ 17     $ 46     $ 33  
Operation and Maintenance
    9       8       18       14  
Depreciation and Amortization
    6       5       12       9  
Taxes Other Than Income
    3       2       6       4  
 
                       
Operating Income
    6       2       10       6  
Other (Income) and Deductions
    3       2       6       4  
Income Tax Provision
    1             1       1  
 
                       
Net Income
  $ 2     $     $ 3     $ 1  
 
                       
 
Outlook - We expect to continue to develop our proved areas, test unproved areas and prudently add new acreage in Michigan and Texas. Testing and evaluation of the Barnett shale test wells drilled in 2006 is ongoing, with results expected in later 2006. We expect to invest a combined amount of approximately $150 million to $180 million in our unconventional gas business in 2006.

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Fuel Transportation and Marketing
Fuel Transportation and Marketing consists of DTE Energy Trading, Coal Transportation and Marketing and the Pipelines, Processing and Storage business.
DTE Energy Trading focuses on physical power and gas marketing, structured transactions, enhancement of returns from DTE Energy’s power plants and the optimization of contracted natural gas pipelines and storage capacity positions. Our customer base is predominantly utilities, local distribution companies, large industrials, and other marketing and trading companies. We enter into derivative financial instruments as part of our marketing and hedging activities. Most of the derivative financial instruments are accounted for under the mark-to-market method, which results in earnings recognition of unrealized gains and losses from changes in the fair value of the derivatives. We utilize forwards, futures, swaps and option contracts to mitigate risk associated with our marketing and trading activity as well as for proprietary trading within defined risk guidelines. DTE Energy Trading provides commodity risk management services to the other unregulated businesses within DTE Energy.
Coal Transportation and Marketing provides fuel, transportation and rail equipment management services. We specialize in minimizing fuel costs and maximizing reliability of supply for energy-intensive customers. Additionally, we participate in coal trading and coal-to-power tolling transactions, as well as the purchase and sale of emissions credits. We recently initiated a new business line, coal mine methane extraction, in which we recover methane gas from mine voids for processing and delivery to natural gas pipelines, industrial users, or for small power generation projects.
Pipelines, Processing and Storage has a partnership interest in an interstate transmission pipeline, seven carbon dioxide processing facilities and a natural gas storage field, as well as lease rights to another natural gas storage field. The assets of these businesses are well integrated with other DTE Energy operations.
Factors impacting income: Fuel Transportation and Marketing results decreased $13 million during the 2006 second quarter and increased $38 million in the six-month period. The decline in the second quarter of 2006 is primarily the result of a lower of cost or market adjustment to gas held in inventory. We expect a significant portion of the impact of this adjustment to reverse as gas prices recover to levels at or above our average cost, along with the withdrawal of gas from storage in the fourth quarter of 2006 and the first quarter of 2007. The results for the first six months of 2006 have benefited from the reversal of timing differences related to gas storage and power contracts that were entered into in 2005.
 
                                 
    Three Months Ended     Six Months Ended  
    June 30     June 30  
(in Millions)   2006     2005     2006     2005  
                                 
Operating Revenues
  $ 279     $ 431     $ 692     $ 747  
Fuel, Purchased Power and Gas
    147       275       328       448  
Operation and Maintenance
    152       153       316       310  
Depreciation and Amortization
    1       2       4       3  
Taxes Other Than Income
    1       2       3       3  
 
                       
Operating Income (Loss)
    (22 )     (1 )     41       (17 )
Other (Income) and Deductions
    (1 )           (2 )     (1 )
Income Tax Provision (Benefit)
    (8 )     (1 )     15       (6 )
 
                       
Net Income (Loss)
  $ (13 )   $     $ 28     $ (10 )
 
                       
 
Operating revenues decreased $152 million in second quarter of 2006 and decreased $55 million in the six months ended June 2006 primarily due to decreased power and gas trading volumes at DTE Energy Trading.

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Fuel, purchased power and gas decreased $128 million in the second quarter of 2006 and $120 million in the six-month period of 2006 reflecting decreased power and gas trading volumes at DTE Energy Trading. Additionally, during the first six months of 2005, DTE Energy Trading’s earnings were negatively impacted by the economically favorable decision to delay previously planned withdrawals from gas storage due to a decrease in the current price for natural gas and an increase in the forward price for natural gas. In addition, we entered into forward power contracts to economically hedge certain physical and capacity power contracts. The financial impacts of these timing differences have begun to reverse in 2006 and are favorably impacting 2006 results.
Operations and maintenance expenses decreased $1 million in the 2006 second quarter and increased $6 million in the 2006 six-month period. The increase in the six-month period of 2006 is as a result of increased coal purchases due to increased sales at Coal Transportation and Marketing.
Income tax provision decreased by $7 million in the 2006 second quarter and increased $21 million in the 2006 six-month period reflecting variations in pre-tax income.
Outlook — We expect to continue to grow our Coal Transportation and Marketing and DTE Energy Trading businesses in a manner consistent with, and complementary to, the growth of our other business segments. However, a portion of our Coal Transportation and Marketing revenues and net income are dependent upon our synfuel operations and have been adversely impacted by the idling of the synfuel facilities. Gas storage and transportation capacity enhances our ability to provide reliable and custom-tailored bundled services to large-volume end users and utilities. This capacity, coupled with the synergies from DTE Energy’s other businesses, positions the segment to add value and mitigate risks.
Pipeline, Processing and Storage business will continue its steady growth plan. We plan to expand existing assets and develop new assets which are typically supported with long-term customer commitments. In April 2006, Pipelines, Processing and Storage placed into service, 14 Bcf of storage capacity at an existing Michigan storage field. Vector Pipeline has secured long-term market commitments to support an expansion project, for approximately 200 MMcf per day, with a projected in-service date of November 2007. Vector Pipeline expects to receive FERC approval in the third quarter of 2006. Pipeline, Processing and Storage has a 26.5% ownership interest in Millennium Pipeline, which we expect to receive FERC approval in the fourth quarter of 2006. Millennium Pipeline is scheduled to be in service in November 2008.
Significant portions of the Fuel Transportation and Marketing portfolio are economically hedged. The portfolio includes financial instruments and gas inventory, as well as capacity positions of natural gas storage and pipelines and power transmission contracts. The financial instruments are deemed derivatives, whereas the gas inventory, pipelines and storage assets are not derivatives. As a result, we will experience earnings volatility as derivatives are marked to market without revaluing the underlying non-derivative contracts and assets. The majority of such earnings volatility is associated with the natural gas storage cycle, which does not coincide with the calendar and fiscal year, but runs annually from April of one year to March of the next year. Our strategy is to economically hedge significant portions of the price risk of storage with over-the-counter forwards and futures. Current accounting rules require the marking to market of forward sales and futures, but do not allow for the marking to market of the related gas inventory. This results in gains and losses that are recognized in different interim and annual accounting periods. We generally anticipate the financial impact of this timing difference will reverse by the end of each storage cycle. See “Fair Value of Contracts” section that follows.
CORPORATE & OTHER
Corporate & Other includes various corporate support functions such as accounting, legal and information technology services. As these functions essentially support the entire Company, their costs are fully allocated to the various segments based on services utilized. Therefore, the effect of the allocation on each segment can vary from year to year. Additionally, Corporate & Other holds certain non-utility debt, assets held for sale, and energy related investments.

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Factors impacting income: Corporate & Other’s results declined $39 million in the 2006 second quarter and declined $51 million in the 2006 six-month period. Results reflect adjustments in 2005 to normalize the effective income tax rate. The income tax provisions of the segments are determined on a stand-alone basis. Corporate & Other records necessary adjustments in order that the consolidated income tax expense during the quarter reflects the estimated calendar year effective rate.
DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS
DTE Energy Technologies (Dtech) - We own Dtech, which assembled, marketed, distributed and serviced distributed generation products, provided application engineering, and monitored and managed on-site generation system operations. In July 2005, management approved the restructuring of this business resulting in the identification of certain assets and liabilities to be sold or abandoned, primarily associated with standby and continuous duty operations. We recognized a net of tax restructuring loss of $23 million during the third quarter of 2005, primarily representing the write down to fair value of the assets of Dtech, less costs to sell, and the write-off of goodwill. As we execute the restructuring plan, there may be adjustments to amounts recorded related to the impairment of Dtech assets and exit costs. We anticipate completing the restructuring plan by the end of 2006. See Note 4.
CUMULATIVE EFFECT OF ACCOUNTING CHANGES
In the first quarter of 2006, we adopted new accounting rules for stock-based compensation. The cumulative effect of adopting these new accounting rules increased 2006 year to date net income by $1 million. See Note 3.
CAPITAL RESOURCES AND LIQUIDITY
 
                 
    Six Months Ended  
    June 30  
(in Millions)   2006     2005  
Cash and Cash Equivalents
               
Cash Flow From (Used For):
               
Operating activities:
               
Net income
  $ 103     $ 151  
Depreciation, depletion and amortization
    446       424  
Deferred income taxes
    53       65  
Gain on sale of synfuel and other assets, net
    (18 )     (97 )
Working capital and other
    330       136  
 
           
 
    914       679  
 
           
Investing activities:
               
Plant and equipment expenditures — utility
    (574 )     (372 )
Plant and equipment expenditures — non-utility
    (144 )     (58 )
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired
    (27 )      
Proceeds from sale of synfuel and other assets
    197       163  
Restricted cash and other investments
    (55 )     (37 )
 
           
 
    (603 )     (304 )
 
           
Financing activities:
               
Issuance of long-term debt
    545       395  
Redemption of long-term debt
    (620 )     (639 )
Short-term borrowings, net
    (50 )     91  
Repurchase of common stock
    (10 )     (11 )
Dividends on common stock and other
    (188 )     (181 )
 
           
 
    (323 )     (345 )
 
           
Net Increase (Decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalents.
  $ (12 )   $ 30  
 
           
 

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Operating Activities
A majority of the Company’s operating cash flow is provided by our electric and gas utilities, which are significantly influenced by factors such as weather, electric Customer Choice, regulatory deferrals, regulatory outcomes, economic conditions and operating costs.
Our non-utility businesses also provide sources of cash flow to the enterprise and reflect a range of operating profiles. The profiles vary from our synthetic fuels business, which we believe, subject to considerations discussed below, will provide up to approximately $1.0 billion of cash during 2006-2009 to new startups which, if successful, could require significant investment.
Cash from operations totaling $914 million in the 2006 six-month period was up $235 million from the comparable 2005 period. The operating cash flow comparison reflects an increase of $41 million in net income, after adjusting for non-cash items (depreciation, depletion, amortization, deferred taxes and gains) and a $194 million decrease in working capital and other requirements. The working capital improvement was driven by our non-utility segments, partially offset by an increase in working capital requirements at Detroit Edison related to Voluntary Employees Beneficiary Association (VEBA) funding, underrecovery of power supply costs and higher accounts receivable.
Outlook — We expect cash flow from operations to increase over the long-term primarily due to improvements from higher earnings at our utilities. We are incurring costs associated with implementation of our Performance Excellence Process, but we expect to realize sustained net cost savings beginning in 2007. We also may be impacted by the delayed collection of underrecoveries of our PSCR and GCR costs and electric and gas accounts receivable as a result of MPSC orders. Gas prices are likely to be a source of volatility with regard to working capital requirements for the foreseeable future. We are continuing our efforts to identify opportunities to improve cash flow through working capital initiatives.
Assuming that there is a significant synfuel tax credit phase-out and/or that legislation is not passed, we anticipate approximately $1.0 billion of synfuel-related cash impacts from 2006 through 2009, which consists of cash from operations and proceeds from option hedges, and approximately $600 million of tax credit carryforward utilization and other tax benefits that are expected to reduce future tax payments. The redeployment of this cash represents a unique opportunity to increase shareholder value and strengthen our balance sheet. We expect to use any such cash to reduce debt, to continue to pursue growth investments that meet our strict risk-return and value creation criteria and, among other alternatives, to potentially repurchase common stock if adequate investment opportunities are not available. Our objectives for cash redeployment are to strengthen the balance sheet and coverage ratios to improve our current credit rating and outlook, and to replace the value of synfuel operations currently inherent in our share price.
Investing Activities
Net cash outflows relating to investing activities increased $299 million in the 2006 six-month period as compared to the same 2005 period. The 2006 change was primarily due to increased capital expenditures, partially offset by higher synfuel proceeds (a portion of which is subject to refund based on oil prices) and asset sales. The increase in capital expenditures was driven by environmental, nuclear fuel and other projects at Detroit Edison, in addition to growth oriented projects across our non-utility segments.
Longer term, with the expected improvement at our utilities and assuming continued cash generation from the synfuel business, cash flows are expected to improve. We will continue to pursue opportunities to grow our businesses in a disciplined fashion if we can find opportunities that meet our strategic, financial and risk criteria.

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Financing Activities
Net cash used for financing activities decreased $22 million during the 2006 six-month period, compared to the same 2005 period, due mostly to an increase in debt issuances and decrease in debt redemptions, partially offset by a decrease in short-term borrowings.
CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Goodwill
Certain of our business units have goodwill resulting from purchase business combinations. In accordance with SFAS No. 142, Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets, each of our reporting units with goodwill is required to perform impairment tests annually or whenever events or circumstances indicate that the value of goodwill may be impaired. In order to perform these impairment tests, we must determine the reporting unit’s fair value using valuation techniques, which use estimates of discounted future cash flows to be generated by the reporting unit. These cash flow valuations involve a number of estimates that require broad assumptions and significant judgment by management regarding future performance. To the extent estimated cash flows are revised downward, the reporting unit may be required to write down all or a portion of its goodwill, which would adversely impact our earnings. Based on our 2005 goodwill impairment test, we determined that the fair value of our operating reporting units exceed their carrying value and no impairment existed.
As of June 30, 2006, our goodwill totaled $2.1 billion. The majority of our goodwill is allocated to our utility reporting units, with $772 million allocated to the Gas Utility reporting unit. The value of the utility reporting units may be significantly impacted by rate orders and the regulatory environment. The Gas Utility reporting unit is comprised primarily of MichCon. We have made certain assumptions for MichCon that incorporate earnings multiples used in the cash flow valuations. These assumptions may change as regulatory and market conditions change.
We also have $41 million of goodwill allocated to the Power and Industrial Projects reporting unit. The value of the Power and Industrial Projects reporting unit has been impacted by the anticipated phase-out of tax credits related to our synfuel business. As of June 30, 2006, we have evaluated the impact of a phase-out of synfuel tax credits on our valuation assumptions. We have determined that the fair value of the Power and Industrial Projects reporting unit exceeds the carrying value and no impairment of goodwill exists. These assumptions may change as the value of the synfuel tax credits change.
We will continue to monitor our estimates and assumptions regarding future cash flows. While we believe our assumptions are reasonable, actual results may differ from our projections.
NEW ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS
See Note 3 — New Accounting Pronouncements for discussion of new pronouncements.
FAIR VALUE OF CONTRACTS
The following disclosures are voluntary and provide enhanced transparency of the derivative activities and position of our trading businesses and our other businesses.
We use the criteria in Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 133, Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities, as amended and interpreted, to determine if certain contracts must be accounted for as derivative instruments. The rules for determining whether a contract meets the criteria for derivative accounting are numerous and complex. Moreover, significant judgment is required to

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determine whether a contract requires derivative accounting, and similar contracts can sometimes be accounted for differently. If a contract is accounted for as a derivative instrument, it is recorded in the financial statements as “assets or liabilities from risk management and trading activities,” at the fair value of the contract. The recorded fair value of the contract is then adjusted quarterly to reflect any change in the fair value of the contract, a practice known as mark to market (MTM) accounting.
Fair value represents the amount at which willing parties would transact an arms-length transaction. To determine the fair value of contracts accounted for as derivative instruments, we use a combination of quoted market prices and mathematical valuation models. Valuation models require various inputs, including forward prices, volatility, interest rates, and exercise periods.
Contracts we typically classify as derivative instruments are power, gas and oil forwards, futures, options and swaps, as well as foreign currency contracts. Items we do not generally account for as derivatives (and which are therefore excluded from the following tables) include gas inventory, gas storage and transportation arrangements, full-requirements power contracts and gas and oil reserves. As subsequently discussed, we have fully reserved the value of derivative contracts beyond the liquid trading timeframe thereby not impacting income.
The subsequent tables contain the following four categories represented by their operating characteristics and key risks.
• “Proprietary Trading” represents derivative activity transacted with the intent of taking a view, capturing market price changes, or putting
   capital at risk. This activity is speculative in nature as opposed to hedging an existing exposure.
• “Structured Contracts” represents derivative activity transacted with the intent to capture profits by originating substantially hedged
   positions with wholesale energy marketers, utilities, retail aggregators and alternative energy suppliers. Although transactions are generally
   executed with a buyer and seller simultaneously, some positions remain open until a suitable offsetting transaction can be executed.
• “Economic Hedges” represents derivative activity associated with assets owned and contracted by DTE Energy, including forward sales
   of gas production and trades associated with owned transportation and storage capacity. Changes in the value of derivatives in this
   category economically offset changes in the value of underlying non-derivative positions, which do not qualify for fair value accounting.
   The difference in accounting treatment of derivatives in this category and the underlying non-derivative positions can result in significant
   earnings volatility as discussed in more detail in the preceding Results of Operations section.
• “Other Non-Trading Activities” primarily represent derivative activity associated with our Michigan gas reserves and synfuel operations.
   A substantial portion of the price risk associated with the gas reserves has been mitigated through 2013. Changes in the value of the hedges
   are recorded as “assets or liabilities from risk management and trading activities”, with an offset in other comprehensive income to the extent
   that the hedges are deemed effective. Oil-related derivative contracts have been executed to economically hedge cash flow risks related to
   underlying, non-derivative synfuel related positions through 2007. The amounts shown in the following tables exclude the value of the
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Roll-Forward of Mark to Market Energy Contract Net Assets
The following tables provide details on changes in our MTM net asset or (liability) position during 2006:
 
                                                 
    Trading Activities     Other        
                                    Non-        
    Proprietary     Structured     Economic             Trading        
(in Millions)   Trading     Contracts     Hedges     Total     Activities     Total  
                                                 
MTM at December 31, 2005
  $ (108 )   $ (136 )   $ (110 )   $ (354 )   $ (140 )   $ (494 )
 
                                   
Reclassed to realized upon settlement
    (35 )     29       89       83       65       148  
Changes in fair value recorded to income
    65       20       (30 )     55       107       162  
Amortization of option premiums
    100       (1 )           99             99  
 
                                   
Amounts recorded to unrealized income
    130       48       59       237       172       409  
Amounts recorded in OCI
          15             15       (12 )     3  
Option premiums paid and other
    (3 )     6             3       8       11  
 
                                   
MTM at June 30, 2006
  $ 19     $ (67 )   $ (51 )   $ (99 )   $ 28     $ (71 )
 
                                   
 
The following table provides a current and noncurrent analysis of Assets and Liabilities from Risk Management and Trading Activities as reflected in the Consolidated Statement of Financial Position as of June 30, 2006. Amounts that relate to contracts that become due within twelve months are classified as current and all remaining amounts are classified as noncurrent.
 
                                                         
    Trading Activities     Other        
                                            Non-     Total  
    Proprietary     Structured     Economic                     Trading     Assets  
(in Millions)   Trading     Contracts     Hedges     Eliminations     Totals     Activities     (Liabilities)  
Current assets
  $ 123     $ 131     $ 123     $ (9 )   $ 368     $ 250     $ 618  
Noncurrent assets
    8       33       175       (3 )     213       114       327  
 
                                         
Total MTM assets
    131       164       298       (12 )     581       364       945  
 
                                         
 
Current liabilities
    (107 )     (153 )     (141 )     9       (392 )     (147 )     (539 )
Noncurrent liabilities
    (5 )     (78 )     (208 )     3       (288 )     (189 )     (477 )
 
                                         
Total MTM liabilities
    (112 )     (231 )     (349 )     12       (680 )     (336 )     (1,016 )
 
                                         
Total MTM net assets (liabilities)
  $ 19     $ (67 )   $ (51 )   $     $ (99 )   $ 28     $ (71 )
 
                                         
 
Maturity of Fair Value of MTM Energy Contract Net Assets
We fully reserve all unrealized gains and losses related to periods beyond the liquid trading timeframe. Our intent is to recognize MTM activity only when pricing data is obtained from active quotes and published indexes. Actively quoted and published indexes include exchange traded (i.e., NYMEX) and over-the-counter positions for which broker quotes are available. The NYMEX has currently quoted prices for the next 72 months. Although broker quotes for gas and power are generally available for 18 and 24 months into the future, respectively, we fully reserve all unrealized gains and losses related to periods beyond the liquid trading timeframe and which therefore do not impact income.
As a result of adherence to generally accepted accounting principles, the tables above do not include the expected favorable earnings impacts of certain non-derivative gas storage and power contracts. We entered into economically favorable transactions in early 2005 to delay previously planned withdrawals from gas storage due to a decrease in the current price for natural gas and an increase in the forward price for natural gas. As anticipated, the financial impact of this timing difference has reversed as the gas is

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withdrawn from storage in the current storage cycle and is sold at prices significantly in excess of the cost of gas in storage. In addition, we entered into forward power contracts to economically hedge certain physical and capacity power contracts. We expect the timing difference on the forward power contracts will be fully realized by the end of 2007.
The table below shows the maturity of our MTM positions:
 
                                         
(in Millions)                                   Total  
Source of Fair Value   2006     2007     2008     2009 and Beyond     Fair Value  
Proprietary Trading
  $ 25     $ (7 )   $ 1     $     $ 19  
Structured Contracts
    1       (50 )     (13 )     (5 )     (67 )
Economic Hedges
    35       (56 )     (30 )           (51 )
 
                             
Total Energy Trading
    61       (113 )     (42 )     (5 )     (99 )
Other Non-Trading Activities
    143       (25 )     (70 )     (20 )     28  
 
                             
Total
  $ 204     $ (138 )   $ (112 )   $ (25 )   $ (71 )
 
                             
 
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
Commodity Price Risk
DTE Energy has commodity price risk arising from market price fluctuations in conjunction with the anticipated purchases of coal, uranium, and electricity to meet its obligations during periods of peak demand. We also are exposed to the risk of market price fluctuations on gas sale and purchase contracts, gas production and gas inventories. To limit our exposure to commodity price fluctuations, we have entered into a series of electricity and gas futures, forwards, option and swap contracts. Commodity price risk associated with our electric and gas utilities is limited due to the PSCR and GCR mechanisms.
Our Power and Industrial Project segment businesses are also subject to crude oil price risk. As previously discussed, production tax credits generated by DTE Energy’s synfuel, coke battery and landfill gas recovery operations are subject to phase-out if domestic crude oil prices reach certain levels. We have entered into a series of derivative contracts for 2006 through 2007 to economically hedge the impact of oil prices on a portion of our synfuel cash flow. See Note 2.
Credit Risk
Bankruptcies
We purchase and sell electricity, gas, coal, coke and other energy products from and to numerous companies operating in the steel, automotive, energy, retail and other industries. Certain of our customers have filed for bankruptcy protection under Chapter 11 of the U. S. Bankruptcy Code. We regularly review contingent matters relating to these customers and our purchase and sale contracts and we record provisions for amounts considered at risk of probable loss. We believe our previously accrued amounts are adequate for probable loss. The final resolution of these matters is not expected to have a material effect on our financial statements.
Other
We engage in business with customers that are non-investment grade. We closely monitor the credit ratings of these customers and, when deemed necessary, we request collateral or guarantees from such customers to secure their obligations. We utilize both external and internally generated credit assessments when determining the credit quality of our trading counterparties.

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Interest Rate Risk
DTE Energy is subject to interest rate risk in connection with the issuance of debt and preferred securities. In order to manage interest costs, we may use treasury locks and interest rate swap agreements. Our exposure to interest rate risk arises primarily from changes in U.S. Treasury rates, commercial paper rates and London Inter-Bank Offered Rates (LIBOR). As of June 30, 2006, the Company had a floating rate debt to total debt ratio of approximately 13% (excluding securitized debt).
Foreign Currency Risk
DTE Energy has foreign currency exchange risk arising from market price fluctuations associated with fixed priced contracts. These contracts are denominated in Canadian dollars and are primarily for the purchase and sale of power as well as for long-term transportation capacity. To limit our exposure to foreign currency fluctuations, we have entered into a series of currency forward contracts through 2011. Additionally, we may enter into fair value currency hedges to mitigate changes in the value of contracts or loans.
Summary of Sensitivity Analysis
We performed a sensitivity analysis to calculate the fair values of our commodity contracts, long-term debt instruments and foreign currency forward contracts. The sensitivity analysis involved increasing and decreasing forward rates at June 30, 2006 by a hypothetical 10% and calculating the resulting change in the fair values of the commodity, debt and foreign currency agreements. The results of the sensitivity analysis calculations follow:
 
                         
(in Millions)   Assuming a 10%     Assuming a 10%        
Activity   increase in rates     decrease in rates     Change in the fair value of  
Gas Contracts
  $ (23 )   $ 24     Commodity contracts
Power Contracts
  $ (16 )   $ 16     Commodity contracts
Oil Contracts
  $ 18     $ (34 )   Commodity options
Interest Rate Risk
  $ (321 )   $ 348     Long-term debt
Foreign Currency Risk
  $ 2     $ (2 )   Forward contracts
 

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CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
(a) Evaluation of disclosure controls and procedures
Management of the Company carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) as of June 30, 2006, which is the end of the period covered by this report. Based on this evaluation, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that such controls and procedures are effective in ensuring that information required to be disclosed by the Company in reports that it files or submits under the Exchange Act, is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms. Disclosure controls and procedures include, without limitation, controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the Company in the reports that it files or submits under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to the Company’s management, including its Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. Due to the inherent limitations in the effectiveness of any disclosure controls and procedures, management cannot provide absolute assurance that the objectives of its disclosure controls and procedures will be met.
(b) Changes in internal control over financial reporting
There has been no change in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting during the quarter ended June 30, 2006 that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

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DTE Energy Company
Consolidated Statement of Operations (unaudited)
 
                                 
    Three Months Ended     Six Months Ended  
    June 30     June 30  
(in Millions, Except per Share Amounts)   2006     2005     2006     2005  
Operating Revenues
  $ 1,895     $ 1,941     $ 4,530     $ 4,250  
 
                       
 
Operating Expenses
                               
Fuel, purchased power and gas
    588       638       1,648       1,607  
Operation and maintenance
    906       927       1,927       1,820  
Depreciation, depletion and amortization
    221       216       446       424  
Taxes other than income
    83       89       175       180  
Asset (gains) and losses, reserves and impairments, net
    127       (19 )     122       (95 )
 
                       
 
    1,925       1,851       4,318       3,936  
 
                       
 
Operating Income (Loss)
    (30 )     90       212       314  
 
                       
 
Other (Income) and Deductions
                               
Interest expense
    134       129       267       257  
Interest income
    (13 )     (13 )     (25 )     (27 )
Other income
    (12 )     (11 )     (24 )     (23 )
Other expenses
    10       15       20       26  
 
                       
 
    119       120       238       233  
 
                       
Income (Loss) Before Income Taxes and Minority Interest
    (149 )     (30 )     (26 )     81  
 
Income Tax Provision (Benefit)
    (8 )     5       50       43  
 
Minority Interest
    (109 )     (68 )     (180 )     (121 )
 
                       
 
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations
    (32 )     33       104       159  
 
Loss from Discontinued Operations, net of tax (Note 4)
    (1 )     (4 )     (2 )     (8 )
 
Cumulative Effect of Accounting Change, net of tax (Note 3)
                1        
 
                       
 
Net Income (Loss)
  $ (33 )   $ 29     $ 103     $ 151  
 
                       
 
Basic Earnings per Common Share (Note 6)
                               
Income (loss) from continuing operations
  $ (.18 )   $ .19     $ .58     $ .91  
Discontinued operations
    (.01 )     (.02 )     (.01 )     (.04 )
Cumulative effect of accounting change
                .01        
 
                       
Total
  $ (.19 )   $ .17     $ .58     $ .87  
 
                       
 
Diluted Earnings per Common Share (Note 6)
                               
Income (loss) from continuing operations
  $ (.18 )   $ .19     $ .58     $ .91  
Discontinued operations
    (.01 )     (.02 )     (.01 )     (.04 )
Cumulative effect of accounting change
                .01        
 
                       
Total
  $ (.19 )   $ .17     $ .58     $ .87  
 
                       
 
Average Common Shares
                               
Basic
    177       174       177       174  
Diluted
    177       175       178       175  
 
Dividends Declared per Common Share
  $ .515     $ .515     $ 1.03     $ 1.03  
 
See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

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DTE Energy Company
Consolidated Statement of Financial Position
 
                 
    (Unaudited)        
    June 30     December 31  
    2006     2005  
(in Millions)
               
ASSETS
               
Current Assets
               
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 76     $ 88  
Restricted cash
    127       122  
Accounts receivable
               
Customer (less allowance for doubtful accounts of $169 and $136, respectively)
    1,203       1,746  
Collateral held by others
    102       286  
Other
    295       363  
Accrued power and gas supply cost recovery revenue
    214       186  
Inventories
               
Fuel and gas
    516       522  
Materials and supplies
    149       146  
Deferred income taxes
    70       257  
Assets from risk management and trading activities
    618       806  
Other
    156       160  
 
           
 
    3,526       4,682  
 
           
Investments
               
Nuclear decommissioning trust funds
    679       646  
Other
    537       530  
 
           
 
    1,216       1,176  
 
           
Property
               
Property, plant and equipment
    18,661       18,660  
Less accumulated depreciation and depletion
    (7,603 )     (7,830 )
 
           
 
    11,058       10,830  
 
           
Other Assets
               
Goodwill
    2,057       2,057  
Regulatory assets
    2,063       2,074  
Securitized regulatory assets
    1,289       1,340  
Notes receivable
    241       409  
Assets from risk management and trading activities
    327       316  
Prepaid pension assets
    187       186  
Other
    256       265  
 
             
 
    6,420       6,647  
 
           
                 
Total Assets
  $ 22,220     $ 23,335  
 
           
 
See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

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DTE Energy Company
Consolidated Statement of Financial Position
 
                 
    (Unaudited)        
    June 30     December 31  
    2006     2005  
(in Millions, Except Shares)
               
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
               
Current Liabilities
               
Accounts payable
  $ 1,004     $ 1,187  
Accrued interest
    114       115  
Dividends payable
    92       92  
Short-term borrowings
    790       943  
Gas inventory equalization (Note 1)
    52        
Current portion of long-term debt, including capital leases
    183       691  
Liabilities from risk management and trading activities
    539       1,089  
Other
    880       803  
 
           
 
    3,654       4,920  
 
           
Other Liabilities
               
Deferred income taxes
    1,293       1,396  
Regulatory liabilities
    741       715  
Asset retirement obligations (Note 1)
    1,129       1,091  
Unamortized investment tax credit
    125       131  
Liabilities from risk management and trading activities
    477       527  
Liabilities from transportation and storage contracts
    297       317  
Accrued pension liability
    342       284  
Deferred gains from asset sales
    82       188  
Minority interest
    43       92  
Nuclear decommissioning
    90       85  
Other
    717       740  
 
           
 
    5,336       5,566  
 
           
Long-Term Debt (net of current portion) (Note 7)
               
Mortgage bonds, notes and other
    5,728       5,234  
Securitization bonds
    1,238       1,295  
Equity-linked securities
    175       175  
Trust preferred-linked securities
    289       289  
Capital lease obligations
    85       87  
 
           
 
    7,515       7,080  
 
           
Commitments and Contingencies (Notes 2, 5 and 9)
               
                 
Shareholders’ Equity
               
                 
Common stock, without par value, 400,000,000 shares authorized, 177,761,367 and 177,814,429 shares issued and outstanding, respectively
    3,468       3,483  
Retained earnings
    2,478       2,557  
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
    (231 )     (271 )
 
           
 
    5,715       5,769  
 
           
                 
Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity
  $ 22,220     $ 23,335  
 
           
 
See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

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DTE Energy Company
Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows (Unaudited)
 
                 
    Six Months Ended  
    June 30  
    2006     2005  
(in Millions)
               
Operating Activities
               
Net Income
  $ 103     $ 151  
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash from operating activities:
               
Depreciation, depletion and amortization
    446       424  
Deferred income taxes
    53       65  
Gain on sale of interests in synfuel projects
    (20 )     (100 )
Loss on sale of assets, net
    2       3  
Impairment of synfuel projects
    122        
Partners’ share of synfuel project losses
    (180 )     (149 )
Contributions from synfuel partners
    129       113  
Changes in assets and liabilities, exclusive of changes shown separately (Note 1)
    259       172  
 
           
Net cash from operating activities
    914       679  
 
           
 
Investing Activities
               
Plant and equipment expenditures — utility
    (574 )     (372 )
Plant and equipment expenditures — non-utility
    (144 )     (58 )
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired
    (27 )      
Proceeds from sale of interests in synfuel projects
    163       145  
Proceeds from sale of other assets
    34       18  
Restricted cash for debt redemptions
    (5 )     19  
Proceeds from sale of nuclear decommissioning trust fund assets
    99       112  
Investment in nuclear decommissioning trust funds
    (118 )     (130 )
Other investments
    (31 )     (38 )
 
           
Net cash used for investing activities
    (603 )     (304 )
 
           
 
Financing Activities
               
Issuance of long-term debt
    545       395  
Redemption of long-term debt
    (620 )     (639 )
Short-term borrowings, net
    (50 )     91  
Repurchase of common stock
    (10 )     (11 )
Dividends on common stock
    (182 )     (179 )
Other
    (6 )     (2 )
 
           
Net cash used for financing activities
    (323 )     (345 )
 
           
 
Net Increase (Decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalents
    (12 )     30  
Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of the Period
    88       56  
 
           
Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of the Period
  $ 76     $ 86  
 
           
 
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DTE Energy Company
Consolidated Statement of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity
and Comprehensive Income (unaudited)
 
                                         
                            Accumulated        
    Common Stock             Other        
                    Retained     Comprehensive        
    Shares     Amount     Earnings     Loss     Total  
(Dollars in Million, Shares in Thousands)
                                       
Balance, December 31, 2005
    177,814     $ 3,483     $ 2,557     $ (271 )   $ 5,769  
 
                             
Net income
                103             103  
Dividends declared on common stock
                (182 )           (182 )
Repurchase and retirement of common stock, net
    (53 )     (10 )                 (10 )
Net change in unrealized losses on derivatives, net of tax
                      42       42  
Net change in unrealized gain on investments, net of tax
                      (2 )     (2 )
Unearned stock compensation and other
          (5 )                 (5 )
 
Balance, June 30, 2006
    177,761     $ 3,468     $ 2,478     $ (231 )   $ 5,715  
 
The following table displays other comprehensive income (loss) for the six-month periods ended June 30:
                 
    2006     2005  
(in Millions)                
Net income
  $ 103     $ 151  
 
           
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
               
Net unrealized income (losses) on derivatives:
               
Gains (losses) arising during the period, net of taxes of $46 and $(46), respectively
    86       (85 )
Amounts reclassified to earnings, net of taxes of $(24) and $11, respectively
    (44 )     20  
 
           
 
    42       (65 )
Net change in unrealized gain on investments, net of taxes of $(1) and $3
    (2 )     5  
 
           
 
    40       (60 )
 
           
Comprehensive income
  $ 143     $ 91  
 
           
 
See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

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DTE Energy Company
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
NOTE 1 — GENERAL
These consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the notes to consolidated financial statements included in the 2005 Annual Report on Form 10-K.
The accompanying consolidated financial statements are prepared using accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. These accounting principles require us to use estimates and assumptions that impact the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses, and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities. Actual results may differ from our estimates.
The consolidated financial statements are unaudited, but in our opinion 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.
We reclassified certain prior year balances to match the current year’s financial statement presentation.
References in this report to “we,” “us,” “our,” “Company” or “DTE” are to DTE Energy and its subsidiaries, collectively.
Asset Retirement Obligations
We have recorded asset retirement obligations in accordance with SFAS No. 143, Accounting for Asset Retirement Obligations and FASB Interpretation FIN No. 47, Accounting for Conditional Asset Retirement Obligations, an interpretation of FASB Statement No. 143. We identified a legal retirement obligation for the decommissioning costs for our Fermi 1 and Fermi 2 nuclear plants. To a lesser extent, we have legal retirement obligations for our synthetic fuel operations, gas production facilities, gas gathering facilities and various other operations. We identified conditional retirement obligations for gas pipeline retirement costs and disposal of asbestos at certain of our power plants. To a lesser extent, we have conditional retirement obligations at certain service centers, compressor and gate stations, and disposal costs for PCB contained within transformers and circuit breakers.
As to regulated operations, we believe that adoptions of SFAS No. 143 and FIN 47 result primarily in timing differences in the recognition of legal asset retirement costs that we are currently recovering in rates. We will be deferring such differences under SFAS No. 71, Accounting for the Effects of Certain Types of Regulation.
A reconciliation of the asset retirement obligation for the 2006 six-month period follows:
 
         
(in Millions) Asset retirement obligations at January 1, 2006
  $ 1,091  
Accretion
    36  
Liabilities incurred
    2  
 
     
Asset retirement obligations at June 30, 2006
  $ 1,129  
 
     
 
A significant portion of the asset retirement obligations represents nuclear decommissioning liabilities which are funded through a surcharge to electric customers over the life of the Fermi 2 nuclear plant.

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Retirement Benefits and Trusteed Assets
The components of net periodic benefit costs for qualified and non-qualified pension benefits and other postretirement benefits follow:
 
                                 
                    Other Postretirement  
(in Millions)   Pension Benefits     Benefits  
Three Months Ended June 30   2006     2005     2006     2005  
                                 
Service Cost
  $ 16     $ 17     $ 16     $ 14  
Interest Cost
    44       43       28       26  
Expected Return on Plan Assets
    (56 )     (55 )     (14 )     (18 )
Amortization of
                               
Net loss
    15       17       17       15  
Prior service cost
    2       2              
Net transition liability
                1       2  
Special Termination Benefits
    15             1        
 
                       
Net Periodic Benefit Cost
  $ 36     $ 24     $ 49     $ 39  
 
                       
 
Six Months Ended June 30
                                 
Service Cost
  $ 32     $ 33     $ 31     $ 28  
Interest Cost
    88       86       57       52  
Expected Return on Plan Assets
    (111 )     (109 )     (29 )     (35 )
Amortization of
                               
Net loss
    30       34       35       30  
Prior service cost
    4       4       (1 )     (1 )
Net transition liability
                3       4  
Special Termination Benefits
    15             1        
 
                       
Net Periodic Benefit Cost
  $ 58     $ 48     $ 97     $ 78  
 
                       
 
During the second quarter of 2006, we recorded a $15 million pension cost and a $1 million postretirement benefit cost associated with the initial stage of our Performance Excellence Process program. In 2006, we made cash contributions of $60 million to our postretirement benefit plans.
Gas in Inventory
Gas inventory at MichCon is priced on a last-in, first-out (LIFO) basis. In anticipation that interim inventory reductions will be replaced prior to year end, the cost of gas of net withdrawals from inventory is recorded at the estimated average purchase rate for the calendar year. The excess of these charges over the weighted average cost of the LIFO pool is credited to the gas inventory equalization account. During interim periods when there are net injections to inventory, the equalization account is reversed.

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Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows
A detailed analysis of the changes in assets and liabilities that are reported in the consolidated statement of cash flows follows:
 
                 
    Six Months Ended  
    June 30  
    2006     2005  
(in Millions)
               
Changes in Assets and Liabilities, Exclusive of Changes Shown Separately
               
Accounts receivable, net
  $ 644     $ (86 )
Accrued GCR revenue
    116       17  
Inventories
    (1 )     (2 )
Accrued/Prepaid pensions
    57       46  
Accounts payable
    (162 )     87  
Accrued PSCR refund
    (63 )     (29 )
Exchange gas payable
    (32 )     (34 )
Income taxes payable
    (39 )     (49 )
General taxes
    (9 )     10  
Risk management and trading activities
    (316 )     93  
Gas inventory equalization
    52       116  
Postretirement obligation
    (9 )     34  
Other assets
    (13 )     (7 )
Other liabilities
    34       (24 )
 
           
 
  $ 259     $ 172  
 
           
 
Supplementary cash and non-cash information follows:
                 
    Six Months Ended  
    June 30  
    2006     2005  
(in Millions)                
Cash Paid for
               
Interest (excluding interest capitalized)
  $ 268     $ 251  
Income taxes
  $ 32     $ 22  
Noncash Investing and Financing Activities
               
Sale of assets
               
Note receivable
  $       47  
Other assets
  $       32  
 
We have entered into a Margin Loan Facility (Facility) with an affiliate of the clearing agent of a commodity exchange in lieu of posting additional cash collateral (a non-cash transaction). The loan outstanding under the Facility was $41 million as of June 30, 2006 and $103 million as of December 31, 2005, and the related margin deposit is included in “collateral held by others” on the consolidated statement of financial position at December 31, 2005. See Note 8.
NOTE 2 — SYNFUEL OPERATIONS
Synthetic Fuel Operations
We are the operator of nine synthetic fuel production facilities throughout the United States. Synfuel facilities chemically change coal, including waste and marginal coal, into a synthetic fuel as determined under applicable Internal Revenue Service rules. Production tax credits are provided for the production and sale of solid synthetic fuels produced from coal. To qualify for the production tax credits, the synthetic fuel must meet three primary conditions: (1) there must be a significant chemical change in the

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coal feedstock, (2) the product must be sold to an unaffiliated entity, and (3) the production facility must have been placed in service before July 1, 1998. Through June 30, 2006, we have generated and recorded approximately $563 million in synfuel tax credits.
To reduce U.S. dependence on imported oil, the Internal Revenue Code provides production tax credits as an incentive for taxpayers to produce fuels from alternative sources. This incentive is not deemed necessary if the price of oil increases and provides significant market incentives for the production of these fuels. As such, the tax credit in a given year is reduced if the Reference Price of oil within that year exceeds a threshold price. The Reference Price of a barrel of oil is an estimate of the annual average wellhead price per barrel for domestic crude oil. We project the yearly average wellhead price per barrel of oil for the year to be approximately $6 lower than the New York Mercantile Exchange (NYMEX) price for light, sweet crude oil. The threshold price at which the credit begins to be reduced was set in 1980 and is adjusted annually for inflation. For 2006, we estimate the threshold price at which the tax credit would begin to be reduced is $55 per barrel and would be completely phased out if the Reference Price reached $69 per barrel. As of July 31, 2006, the realized and unrealized NYMEX daily closing price of a barrel of oil was approximately $72 for 2006, equating to an estimated Reference Price of $66, which we estimate to be within the phase-out range. The average NYMEX daily closing price of a barrel of oil would have to average less than approximately $50 for the remainder of 2006 in order that no phase-out of production tax credits occurs. Unless oil prices drop significantly for the remainder of 2006 or legislation is passed, we expect a significant phase-out of the production tax credits in 2006 which could adversely impact our results of operations, cash flow, and financial condition. To mitigate the effect of a potential phase out and minimize operating losses, on May 12, 2006 we idled production at all nine of our synfuel facilities. However, we cannot predict with any certainty the Reference Price for the remainder of 2006 or beyond.
Gains from Sale of Interests in Synthetic Fuel Facilities
Through June 2006, we have sold interests in all of our synthetic fuel production plants, representing approximately 91% of our total production capacity. Proceeds from the sales are contingent upon production levels, the production qualifying for production tax credits, and the value of such credits. Production tax credits are subject to phase-out if domestic crude oil prices reach certain levels. We recognize gains from the sale of interests in the synfuel facilities as synfuel is produced and sold, and when there is persuasive evidence that the sales proceeds have become fixed or determinable and collectibility is reasonably assured. Until the gain recognition criteria are met, gains from selling interests in synfuel facilities are deferred. It is possible that gains will be deferred in the first, second and/or third quarters of each year until there is persuasive evidence that no tax credit phase-out will occur for the applicable calendar year. This could result in shifting earnings from earlier quarters to later quarters of a calendar year. We have recorded pre-tax losses from the sale of interests in synthetic fuel facilities totaling $123 million in the second quarter of 2006 and $102 million in the six months ended June 30, 2006, compared to pretax gains of $18 million in the second quarter of 2005 and $100 million in the six months ended June 30, 2005.
The gain from the sale of synfuel facilities is comprised of fixed and variable components. The fixed component represents note payments of principal and interest, is not subject to refund, and is recognized as a gain when earned and collectibility is assured. The variable component is based on an estimate of tax credits allocated to our partners and is subject to refund based on the annual oil price phase-out. The variable component is recognized as a gain only when the probability of refund is considered remote and collectibility is assured. Additionally, based on estimates of tax credits allocated, our partners reimburse us (through the project entity) for the operating losses of the synfuel facilities, referred to as capital contributions. In the event that the tax credit is phased out, we are contractually obligated to refund an amount equal to all or a portion of the operating losses funded by our partners. To assess the probability and estimate the amount of refund, we use valuation and analysis models that calculate the probability of the Reference Price of oil for the year being within or exceeding the phase-out range.

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Derivative Instruments — Commodity Price Risk
To manage our exposure in 2006 and 2007 to the risk of an increase in oil prices that could substantially reduce or eliminate synfuel sales proceeds, we entered into a series of derivative contracts covering a specified number of barrels of oil. The derivative contracts involve purchased and written call options that provide for net cash settlement at expiration based on the full years’ 2006 and 2007 average NYMEX trading prices for light, sweet crude oil in relation to the strike prices of each option. If the average NYMEX prices of oil in 2006 and 2007 are less than approximately $58, and $60, per barrel, respectively, the derivatives will yield no payment. If the average NYMEX prices of oil exceed approximately $58, and $60, per barrel, respectively, the derivatives will yield a payment equal to the excess of the average NYMEX price over these initial strike prices, multiplied by the number of barrels covered, up to a maximum price of approximately $73, and $71 per barrel, respectively. Recently we entered into put options based on the average of NYMEX prices during the second half of 2006. If the average of NYMEX prices falls below $68 per barrel for that period, we will receive payments on the difference between that average price and $68, multiplied by the number of barrels covered. The agreements do not qualify for hedge accounting, therefore, the changes in the fair value of the options are recorded currently in earnings. The fair value changes are recorded as adjustments to the gain from selling interests in synfuel facilities and are included in the “Asset gains and losses, reserves and impairments, net” line item in the consolidated statement of operations.
Impairment
During the second quarter of 2006, we determined that certain assets related to our synfuel operations were impaired. The decision to record an impairment was based on the current level and volatility of oil prices, the lack of federal tax legislation that would provide certainty with respect to the reference price of oil and the ability of the synfuel operations to generate production tax credits. During the second quarter of 2006, we recorded a pre-tax impairment loss of $123 million within the Asset (Gains) and Losses, Reserves and Impairments, Net, line item in the consolidated statement of operations. The impairment primarily consists of two components; $77 million for synfuel related fixed assets and $42 million for a reserve for notes receivable related to the sale of interests in synfuel facilities. We based this decision utilizing expected undiscounted cash flows from the use and eventual disposition of the assets and determined that the carrying amount of the assets exceeded their expected fair value. The impairment was partially offset by $70 million, representing our partners’ share of the asset write down, included in the Minority Interest line in the consolidated statement of operations.
Guarantees
We have provided certain guarantees and indemnities in conjunction with the sales of interests in our synfuel facilities. The guarantees cover general commercial, environmental, oil price and tax-related exposure and will survive until 90 days after expiration of all applicable statute of limitations. We estimate that our maximum potential liability under these guarantees at June 30, 2006 is $2.2 billion. Through the second quarter of quarter of 2006, we have reserved $218 million of our maximum potential liability for the possible refund of certain payments made by our synfuel partners and reserves on partner capital contributions related to tax credits generated during 2006.
NOTE 3 — NEW ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS
Stock-Based Compensation
The DTE Energy Stock Incentive Plan permits the grant of incentive stock options, non-qualifying stock options, stock awards, performance shares and performance units. Participants in the plan include our employees and members of our Board of Directors. In the second quarter of 2006, we adopted a new Long-Term Incentive Program (LTIP). The following are the key points of the newly adopted LTIP:

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    Authorized limit is 9,000,000 shares of common stock;
    Prohibits the grant of a stock option with an exercise price that is less than the fair market value of the Company’s stock on the date of the grant; and
    Imposes the following award limits to a single participant in a single calendar year, (1) options for more than 500,000 shares of common stock; (2) stock awards for more than 150,000 shares of common stock; (3) performance share awards for more than 300,000 shares of common stock (based on the maximum payout under the award); or (4) more than 1,000,000 performance units, which have a face amount of $1.00 each.
As of June 30, 2006, no performance units have been granted under either the LTIP or the previous stock incentive plan.
Effective January 1, 2006, we adopted SFAS No. 123(R), Share-Based Payment, using the modified prospective transition method. Under this method, we record compensation expense at fair value over the vesting period for all awards we grant after the date we adopted the standard. In addition, we are required to record compensation expense at fair value (as previous awards continue to vest) for the unvested portion of previously granted stock option awards that were outstanding as of the date of adoption. Pre-adoption awards of stock awards and performance shares will continue to be expensed. The adoption of SFAS 123(R) during the first quarter of 2006 resulted in the following:
    Income from continuing operations was reduced by $2 million;
 
    Net income was reduced by $1 million;
 
    Operating and financing cash flows were not materially impacted; and
 
    Had no material effect on basic or diluted earnings per share.
Stock-based compensation for the reporting periods is as follows:
 
                                 
    Three Months Ended     Six Months Ended  
    June 30     June 30  
    2006     2005     2006     2005  
Stock-based compensation expense
  $ 6     $ 4     $ 12     $ 8  
Tax benefit of compensation expense
  $ 2     $ 1     $ 4     $ 3  
 
The cumulative effect of the adoption of SFAS 123(R) was an increase in net income of $1 million as a result of estimating forfeitures for previously granted stock awards and performance shares. We have not restated any prior periods as a result of the adoption of SFAS 123(R). We generally purchase shares on the open market for options that are exercised or we may settle in cash other stock based compensation.
Options
Options are exercisable according to the terms of the individual stock option award agreements and expire 10 years after the date of the grant. The option exercise price equals the fair value of the stock on the date that the option was granted. Stock option activity was as follows:

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                    (In Millions)  
            Weighted     Aggregate  
    Number of     Average     Intrinsic  
    Options     Exercise Price     Value  
Outstanding at December 31, 2005
    6,236,343     $ 41.31          
Granted
    621,720     $ 43.39          
Exercised
    (62,825 )   $ 37.80          
Forfeited or Expired
    (80,548 )   $ 42.97          
 
                     
Outstanding at June 30, 2006
    6,714,690     $ 41.51     $ 5  
 
                   
Exercisable at June 30, 2006
    5,089,043     $ 41.06     $ 5  
 
                   
 
(1)   As of June 30, 2006 and 2005, the weighted average remaining contractual life for the exercisable shares is 5.47 years and 6.2 years respectively.
(2)   During the first six months of 2006 and 2005, 1,161,646 and 1,402,234 options, respectively, vested during the period.
The weighted average grant date fair value of options granted during the first six months of 2006 and 2005 was $6.12 and $5.89, respectively. The intrinsic value of options exercised for both the six month periods ending June 30, 2006 and 2005 was less than $1 million and $7 million, respectively. Total option expense recognized during the first six months of 2006 was $4 million.
The number, weighted average exercise price and weighted average remaining contractual life of options outstanding were as follows:
 
                         
                    Weighted  
            Weighted     Average  
Range of   Number of     Average     Remaining  
Exercise Prices   Options     Exercise Price     Contractual Life (years)  
$27.62 - $38.04
    404,398     $ 31.30       3.40  
$38.60 - $42.44
    3,664,580     $ 40.65       6.27  
$42.60 - $44.54
    1,082,855     $ 43.09       7.58  
$44.56 - $48.00
    1,562,857     $ 45.09       6.96  
 
                     
 
    6,714,690     $ 41.51       6.47  
 
                     
 
We determine the fair value for these options at the date of grant using a Black-Scholes based option pricing model and the following assumptions:
 
                 
    June 30     December 31  
    2006     2005  
Risk-free interest rate
    4.87 %     3.93 %
Dividend yield
    4.99 %     4.60 %
Expected volatility
    19.25 %     19.56 %
Expected life
  6 years   6 years
Fair value per option
  $ 5.61     $ 5.89  
 
In connection with the adoption of SFAS 123(R) we reviewed and updated our forfeiture, expected term and volatility assumptions. We modified option volatility to include both historical and implied share-price volatility. Implied volatility is derived from exchange traded options on DTE Energy common stock. Volatility for 2005 was estimated based solely upon historical share-price volatility. Our expected term is based on industry standards.

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Pro forma information for the three and six months ended June 30, 2005 is provided to show what our net income and earnings per share would have been if compensation costs had been determined as prescribed by SFAS 123(R):
 
                 
    Three Months Ended     Six Months Ended  
    June 30     June 30  
(in Millions, except per share amounts)
               
Net Income As Reported
  $ 29     $ 151  
Less: Total stock-based expense
    (1 )     (3 )
 
           
Pro Forma Net Income
  $ 28     $ 148  
 
           
Earnings Per Share
               
Basic — as reported
  $ .17     $ .87  
 
           
Basic — pro forma
  $ .16     $ .85  
 
           
Diluted — as reported
  $ .17     $ .87  
 
           
Diluted — pro forma
  $ .16     $ .85  
 
           
 
Stock Awards
Stock awards granted under the plan are restricted for varying periods, which are generally for three years. Participants have all rights of a shareholder with respect to a stock award, including the right to receive dividends and vote the shares. Prior to vesting in stock awards, the participant: (i) may not sell, transfer, pledge, exchange or otherwise dispose of shares; (ii) shall not retain custody of the share certificates; and (iii) will deliver to us a stock power with respect to each stock award.
The stock awards are recorded at cost that approximates fair value on the date of grant. We account for stock awards as unearned compensation, which is recorded as a reduction to common stock. The cost is amortized to compensation expense over the vesting period. Stock award activity for the periods ended June 30 was:
 
                                 
    Three Months Ended     Six Months Ended  
    June 30     June 30  
    2006     2005     2006     2005  
Fair value of awards vested (in millions)
  $     $ 1     $ 4     $ 4  
Restricted common shares awarded
    7,725       33,220       244,805       240,160  
Weighted average market price of shares awarded
  $ 41.04     $ 45.97     $ 43.15     $ 44.86  
Compensation cost charged against income (in millions)
  $ 3     $ 2     $ 5     $ 4  
 
The following table summarizes our stock awards activity for the six months ended June 30, 2006:
 
                 
            Weighted Average  
            Grant Date  
    Restricted Stock     Fair Value  
Balance at December 31, 2005
    544,087     $ 42.68  
Grants
    244,805     $ 43.15  
Forfeitures
    (17,264 )   $ 42.82  
Vested
    (95,804 )   $ 41.71  
 
             
Balance at June 30, 2006
    675,824     $ 44.11  
 
             
 

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Performance Share Awards
Performance shares awarded under the plan are for a specified number of shares of common stock that entitles the holder to receive a cash payment, shares of common stock or a combination thereof. The final value of the award is determined by the achievement of certain performance objectives. The awards vest at the end of a specified period, usually three years. We account for performance share awards by accruing compensation expense over the vesting period based on: (i) the number of shares expected to be paid which is based on the probable achievement of performance objectives; and (ii) the fair value of the shares. We recorded compensation expense as follows:
 
                                 
    Three Months Ended     Six Months Ended  
(in millions)   June 30     June 30  
    2006     2005     2006     2005  
                                 
Compensation expense
  $ 2     $ 2     $ 4     $ 4  
Cash settlements (1)
  $     $     $ 4     $ 5  
 
(1)   approximates the intrinsic value of the liability.
During the vesting period, the recipient of a performance share award has no shareholder rights. However, recipients will be paid an amount equal to the dividend equivalent on such shares. Performance share awards are nontransferable and are subject to risk of forfeiture. As of June 30, 2006, there were 1,125,633 performance share awards outstanding.
The following table summarizes our performance share activity for the six months ended June 30, 2006:
 
         
    Performance  
    Shares  
Balance at December 31, 2005
    803,071  
Grants
    520,395  
Forfeitures
    (42,608 )
Payouts
    (155,225 )
 
     
Balance at June 30, 2006
    1,125,633  
 
     
 
As of June 30, 2006, there was $33 million of total unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested stock incentive plan arrangements. That cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 1.58 years.
 
                 
    (In millions)     (in years)  
    Unrecognized     Weighted Average  
Type   Compensation cost     to be recognized  
Stock Awards
  $ 15       1.60  
Performance Shares
    12       1.68  
Options
    6       1.45  
 
             
 
  $ 33       1.58  
 
             
The tax benefit realized for tax deductions related to our stock incentive plan totaled less than $5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2006. Approximately $1 million of compensation cost was capitalized as a part of fixed assets during the first six months of 2006.

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Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes
In July 2006, the FASB issued Financial Interpretation No. 48 (FIN 48), Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes — An Interpretation of FASB Statement No. 109 — Accounting for Income Taxes. FIN 48 clarifies the accounting for uncertainty in income taxes recognized in an enterprise’s financial statements in accordance with FASB Statement No. 109. Additionally, it prescribes a recognition threshold and measurement attribute for the financial statement recognition and measurement of a tax position taken or expected to be taken in the tax return. FIN 48 provides guidance on derecognition, classification, interest and penalties, accounting in interim periods, disclosure and transition and is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2006. We plan to adopt FIN 48 on January 1, 2007. We are currently assessing the effects of this interpretation, and have not yet determined the impact on the consolidated financial statements.
NOTE 4 — DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS
Discontinued Operations — DTE Energy Technologies (Dtech)
We own Dtech, which assembled, marketed, distributed and serviced distributed generation products, provided application engineering, and monitored and managed on-site generation system operations. In July 2005, management approved the restructuring of this business resulting in the identification of certain assets and liabilities to be sold or abandoned, primarily associated with standby and continuous duty operations. The systems monitoring business and certain other operations are planned to be retained. We anticipate completing the restructuring plan by the end of 2006.
During the third quarter of 2005, the restructuring plan met criteria to classify the assets as “held for sale.” Accordingly, we recognized a net of tax restructuring loss of $23 million during the third quarter of 2005 primarily representing the write down to fair value of the assets of Dtech, less costs to sell, and the write-off of goodwill of $16 million. As of June 30, 2006, Dtech assets are $5 million, consisting primarily of receivables and inventory, and liabilities are $6 million.
As shown in the following table, we have reported the business activity of Dtech as a discontinued operation. The amounts exclude general corporate overhead costs and operations that are to be retained:
 
                                 
    Three Months     Six Months  
(in millions)   Ended June 30     Ended June 30  
    2006     2005     2006     2005  
Revenues (1)
  $     $ 4     $     $ 10  
Expenses
    (2 )     (9 )     (3 )     (20 )
 
                       
Loss before taxes
    (2 )     (5 )     (3 )     (10 )
Income tax benefit
    1       2       1       3  
 
                       
(Loss) from Discontinued Operations
  $ (1 )   $ (3 )   $ (2 )   $ (7 )
 
                       
 
(1)   Includes intercompany revenues of $2 million for the three months ended June 30, 2005, and $3 million for six months ended 2005.

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Impairment
Waste Coal Recovery
During the first quarter of 2006, our Power and Industrial Projects segment impaired its investment in proprietary technology used to refine waste coal. The fixed assets at our development operation were impaired due to continued operating losses and negative cash flow. In addition, we impaired all our patents related to waste coal technology. We recorded a pre-tax impairment loss of $16 million within the Asset (gains) and losses, net line in the consolidated statement of operations. We based this decision utilizing expected undiscounted cash flows from the use and eventual disposition of the assets and determined that the carrying amount of the investment exceeded the expected fair value.
NOTE 5 — REGULATORY MATTERS
Electric Rate Restructuring Proposal
In February 2005, Detroit Edison filed a rate restructuring proposal with the MPSC to restructure its electric rates and begin phasing out subsidies within the current pricing structure. In December 2005, the MPSC issued an order that did not provide for the comprehensive realignment of the existing rate structure that Detroit Edison requested in its rate restructuring proposal. The MPSC order did take some initial steps to improve the current competitive imbalance in Michigan’s electric Customer Choice program. The December 2005 order established cost-based power supply rates for Detroit Edison’s full service customers. Electric Customer Choice participants will pay cost-based distribution rates, while Detroit Edison’s full service commercial and industrial customers will pay cost-based distribution rates that reflect the cost of the residential rate subsidy. Residential customers continue to pay a subsidized below-cost rate for distribution service. These revenue neutral revised rates were effective February 1, 2006. Detroit Edison was also ordered to file a general rate case by July 1, 2007, based on 2006 actual results.
2004 PSCR Reconciliation and 2004 Net Stranded Cost Case
In accordance with the MPSC’s direction in Detroit Edison’s November 2004 rate order, in March 2005, Detroit Edison filed a joint application and testimony in its 2004 PSCR Reconciliation Case and its 2004 Net Stranded Cost Recovery Case. The combined proceeding will provide a comprehensive true-up of the 2004 PSCR and production fixed cost stranded cost calculations, including treatment of Detroit Edison’s third party wholesale sales revenues. Under the prior authorized methodology from the last rate order, Detroit Edison incurred approximately $112 million in stranded costs for 2004. Detroit Edison also made approximately $218 million in third party wholesale sales.
In the filing, Detroit Edison proposed the following distribution of the $218 million of third party wholesale sale revenues: $91 million to offset associated PSCR fuel expense and $74 million to offset 2004 production operation and maintenance expense. The remaining $53 million would be allocated between bundled customers and electric Customer Choice customers. This allocation would result in a refund of approximately $8 million to bundled customers and a net stranded cost amount to be collected from electric Customer Choice customers of approximately $99 million.
Included with the application was the filing of a motion for a temporary interim order requesting the continuation of the existing electric Customer Choice transition charges until a final order is issued. The MPSC denied this motion in August 2005. In April 2006, an MPSC Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) issued a Proposal for Decision (PFD) indicating that Detroit Edison’s position in the combined cases is overstated. The potential outcome in the case is a reduction of net income in the range of $15 million to $50 million. A final order is expected in the latter half of 2006.

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MPSC Show-Cause Order
In March 2006, the MPSC issued an order directing Detroit Edison to show cause by June 1, 2006 why its retail electric rates should not be reduced in 2007. The MPSC cited certain changes that have occurred since the November 2004 order in Detroit Edison’s last general rate case, or are expected to occur. These changes include: declines in electric Customer Choice program participation, expiration of the residential rate caps, and projected reductions in Detroit Edison operating costs. The show cause filing is to reflect sales, costs and financial conditions that are expected to occur by 2007. On June 1, 2006, Detroit Edison filed its response explaining why its electric rates should not be reduced in 2007. Detroit Edison indicated that it will have a revenue deficiency of approximately $45 million beginning in 2007 due to significant capital investments over the next several years for infrastructure improvements to enhance electric service reliability and for mandated environmental expenditures. The impacts of these investments will be partially offset by efficiency and cost-savings measures that have been initiated. Therefore, Detroit Edison requested that the show cause proceeding allow for rate increase adjustments based on the combined effects of investment expenditures and cost-savings programs. The MPSC denied this request and indicated that a full review of rates will be made in Detroit Edison’s next general rate case, which is due to be filed by July 1, 2007. A final order in the show cause proceeding is expected by the end of 2006.
Power Supply Recovery Proceedings
2005 Plan Year — In September 2004, Detroit Edison filed its 2005 PSCR plan case seeking approval of a levelized PSCR factor of 1.82 mills per kWh above the amount included in base rates. In December 2004, Detroit Edison filed revisions to its 2005 PSCR plan case in accordance with the November 2004 MPSC rate order. The revised filing seeks approval of a levelized PSCR factor of up to 0.48 mills per kWh above the new base rates established in the final electric rate order. Included in the factor are power supply costs, transmission expenses and nitrogen oxide emission allowance costs. Detroit Edison self-implemented a factor of negative 2.00 mills per kWh on January 1, 2005. Effective June 1, 2005, Detroit Edison began billing the maximum allowable factor of 0.48 mills per kWh due to increased power supply costs. In September 2005, the MPSC approved Detroit Edison’s 2005 PSCR plan case. At December 31, 2005, Detroit Edison has recorded an under-recovery of approximately $144 million related to the 2005 plan year. In March 2006, Detroit Edison filed its 2005 PSCR reconciliation. The filing seeks approval for recovery of approximately $144 million from its commercial and industrial customers. The filing included a motion for entry of an order to implement immediately a reconciliation surcharge of 4.96 mills per kWh on the bills of its commercial and industrial customers. The under-collected PSCR expense allocated to residential customers could not be recovered due to the PA 141 rate cap for residential customers, which expired January 1, 2006. In addition to the 2005 PSCR Plan Year Reconciliation, the filing included a reconciliation for the Pension Equalization Mechanism (PEM) for the periods from November 24, 2004 through December 31, 2004 and from January 1, 2005 through December 31, 2005. The PEM reconciliation seeks to allocate and refund approximately $12 million to customers based upon their contributions to pension expense during the subject periods.
2006 Plan Year — In September 2005, Detroit Edison filed its 2006 PSCR plan case seeking approval of a levelized PSCR factor of 4.99 mills per kWh above the amount included in base rates for residential customers and 8.29 per kWh above the amount included in base rates for commercial and industrial customers. Included in the factor for all customers are power supply costs, transmission expenses, MISO market participation costs, and nitrogen oxide emission allowance costs. The Company’s PSCR Plan includes a matrix which provides for different maximum PSCR factors contingent on varying electric Customer Choice sales levels. The plan also includes $97 million for recovery of its projected 2005 PSCR under-collection associated with commercial and industrial customers. Additionally, the PSCR plan requests MPSC approval of expense associated with sulfur dioxide emission allowances, mercury emission allowances, and a fuel additive. In conjunction with DTE Energy’s sale of the transmission assets of ITC in February 2003, the FERC froze ITC’s transmission rates through December 2004. In approving the sale, FERC authorized ITC recovery of the difference between the revenue it would have

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collected and the actual revenue ITC did collect during the rate freeze period. At December 31, 2005, this amount is estimated to be $66 million which is to be included in ITC’s rates over a five-year period beginning June 1, 2006. It is expected that this amortization will increase Detroit Edison’s transmission expense in 2006 by $7 million. The MPSC authorized Detroit Edison in 2004 to recover transmission expenses through the PSCR mechanism.
In December 2005, the MPSC issued a temporary order authorizing the Company to begin implementation of maximum quarterly PSCR factors on January 1, 2006. The quarterly factors reflect a downward adjustment in the Company’s total power supply costs of approximately 2% to reflect the potential variability in cost projections. The quarterly factors will allow the Company to more closely track the costs of providing electric service to our customers and, because the non-summer factors are well below those ordered for the summer months, effectively delay the higher power supply costs to the summer months at which time our customers will not be experiencing large expenditures for home heating. The MPSC did not adopt the Company’s request to recover its projected 2005 PSCR under-collection associated with commercial and industrial customers nor did it adopt the Company’s request to implement contingency factors based upon the Company’s increased costs associated with providing electric service to returning electric Customer Choice customers. The MPSC deferred both of those Company proposals to the final order on the Company’s entire 2006 PSCR Plan.
Electric Shut-Off and Restoration
In June 2006, the MPSC approved a settlement agreement with Detroit Edison regarding issues related to service restoration. The MPSC had determined that restoration of certain electric service shut-offs effected between October 28, 2005 and March 14, 2006 did not conform to MPSC rules. The settlement agreement directs Detroit Edison to bring its service restoration process into compliance with MPSC rules and submit monthly reports identifying progress toward compliance. Detroit Edison also agreed to pay a fine of $105,000 and file a plan with the MPSC by September 1, 2006 detailing assistance customers can receive to avoid service shut-offs.
Regulatory Accounting Treatment for Performance Excellence Process
In May 2006, Detroit Edison and MichCon filed applications with the MPSC to allow deferral of costs associated with the implementation of the Performance Excellence Process, a company-wide cost-savings and performance improvement program. Implementation costs include project management, consultant support and employee severance expenses. Detroit Edison and MichCon seek MPSC authorization to defer and amortize Performance Excellence Process implementation costs for accounting purposes to match the expected savings from the Performance Excellence Process program with the related costs to achieve. Detroit Edison and MichCon anticipate that the Performance Excellence Process will be carried out over a two to three year period beginning in 2006. Detroit Edison’s implementation costs are estimated to total between $160 million and $190 million. MichCon’s implementation costs are estimated to total between $55 million and $60 million.
Uncollectible Expense Tracker Mechanism and Report of Safety and Training-Related Expenditures
In March 2006, MichCon filed an application with the MPSC for approval of its uncollectible expense tracking mechanism for 2005 and review of 2005 annual safety and training-related expenditures. This is the first filing MichCon has made under the uncollectible tracking mechanism, which was approved by the MPSC in April 2005 as part of MichCon’s last general rate case. MichCon’s 2005 base rates included $37 million for anticipated uncollectible expenses. Actual 2005 uncollectible expenses for Michcon totaled $60 million. The tracker mechanism allows MichCon to recover 90 percent of uncollectibles that exceeded that $37 million base. Under the formula prescribed by the MPSC, MichCon recorded an underrecovery of approximately $11 million for uncollectible expenses from May 2005 (when the mechanism took effect) through the end of 2005. It is expected that the underrecovery will be recovered

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from customers through a monthly surcharge. MichCon reported that actual safety and training-related expenditures for the initial period exceeded the pro-rated expenditures in base rates and recommended no refund at this time.
Gas Cost Recovery Proceedings
2004 Plan Year — In September 2003, MichCon filed its 2004 GCR plan case proposing a maximum GCR factor of $5.36 per Mcf. MichCon agreed to switch from a calendar year to an operational year as a condition of its settlement in the 2003 GCR plan case. The operational GCR year runs from April to March of the following year. To accomplish the switch, the 2004 GCR plan reflected a 15-month transitional period, January 2004 through March 2005. Under this transition proposal, MichCon filed two reconciliations pertaining to the transition period; one in June 2004 addressing January through March 2004, one filed in June 2005 addressing the remaining April 2004 through March 2005 period and consolidating the two for purposes of the case. The June 2005 filing supported the $46 million under-recovery with interest MichCon had accrued for the period ending March 31, 2005. In March 2006, MPSC Staff filed testimony recommending an adjustment to the accounting treatment of the injected base gas remaining in the New Haven storage field when it was sold in early 2004 that would result in a $3 million reduction to MichCon’s accrued underrecovery. In June 2006, an MPSC ALJ issued a PFD recommending an approximately $43 million under-recovery. MichCon recorded the $3 million reduction to the 2004 underrecovery in the second quarter of 2006. An MPSC order is expected in 2006.
2005-2006 Plan Year — In December 2004, MichCon filed its 2005-2006 GCR plan case proposing a maximum GCR factor of $7.99 per Mcf. The plan includes quarterly contingent GCR factors. These contingent factors will allow MichCon to increase the maximum GCR factor to compensate for increases in gas market prices, thereby reducing the possibility of a GCR under-recovery. In April 2005, the MPSC issued an order recognizing that Michigan law allows MichCon to self-implement its quarterly contingent factors. MichCon self-implemented quarterly contingent GCR factors of $8.54 per Mcf in July 2005 and $10.09 per Mcf in October 2005. In response to market price increases in the fall of 2005, MichCon filed a petition to reopen the record in the case during September 2005. MichCon proposed a revised maximum GCR factor of $13.10 per Mcf and a revised contingent factor matrix. In October 2005, the MPSC approved an increase in the GCR factor to a cap of $11.3851 per Mcf for the period November 2005 through March 2006. In June 2006, MichCon filed its GCR reconciliation for the 2005-2006 GCR year. The filing supported a total over-recovery, including interest through March 2006, of $13 million. An MPSC order is expected in 2007.
2006-2007 Plan Year — In December 2005, MichCon filed its 2006-2007 GCR plan case proposing a maximum GCR Factor of $12.15 per Mcf. In July 2006, MichCon and the parties to the case reached a settlement agreement that provides for a maximum GCR factor of $8.95 per Mcf, plus quarterly contingent GCR factors. These contingent factors will allow MichCon to increase the maximum GCR factor to compensate for increases in gas market prices, thereby reducing the possibility of a GCR under-recovery. An MPSC order approving the settlement is expected in 2006.
Revenue Sufficiency Guarantee
Since the April 2005 implementation of Midwest Independent Transmission System Operator Inc. (MISO) market operations, MISO’s business practice manuals and other instructions to market participants have stated that Revenue Sufficiency Guarantee (RSG) charges will not be imposed on day-ahead virtual offers to supply power not supported by actual generation. RSG charges are collected by MISO from Load Serving Entities in order to compensate generators that are standing by to supply electricity when called upon by MISO. In an April 2006 order, FERC interpreted MISO’s tariff to require that virtual supply offers should also be subject to RSG charges. Thus FERC found MISO’s RSG calculation methodology to be in violation of its tariff and ordered charges to those entities submitting virtual supply offers and ordered refunds to qualifying Load Serving Entities in an amount equal to those charges. The recalculation of RSG charges and refunds is to be retroactive to April 1, 2005. MISO may

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also retroactively impose RSG charges on market participants who submitted virtual supply offers during the recalculation period.
Subsidiaries of the Company, DTE Energy Trading and Detroit Edison are among the MISO Load Serving Entities that paid RSG charges DTE Energy Trading may however also be subject to a retroactive assessment from MISO for RSG charges on virtual supply offers it submitted during the recalculation period. Detroit Edison could receive a refund as a result of the order.
Numerous requests for rehearing have been filed and the matter remains pending before FERC. Management is unable to predict the outcome of these pending requests; however, in the event FERC affirms its order and MISO imposes retroactive RSG charges on virtual supply offers, DTE Energy Trading’s results of operations could be negatively impacted by the retroactive MISO charges. Management has estimated the potential exposure of up to $8 million. The $8 million potential exposure is based on management estimates and assumptions and does not contemplate all possible outcomes. The actual exposure, if any, could be significantly less than or greater than the estimated amount.
Other
We are unable to predict the outcome of the regulatory matters discussed herein. Resolution of these matters is dependent upon future MPSC orders and appeals, which may materially impact the financial position, results of operations and cash flows of the Company.
NOTE 6 — COMMON STOCK AND EARNINGS PER SHARE
We report both basic and diluted earnings per share. Basic earnings per share is computed by dividing income from continuing operations by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per share assumes the issuance of potentially dilutive common shares outstanding during the period and the repurchase of common shares that would have occurred with proceeds from the assumed issuance. Diluted earnings per share assume the exercise of stock options and the vesting of non-vested stock awards. A reconciliation of both calculations is presented in the following table:

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    Three Months Ended     Six Months Ended  
    June 30     June 30  
    2006(a)     2005     2006     2005  
(Millions, except per share amounts)                                
Basic Earnings Per Share
                               
Income (loss) from continuing operations
  $ (32.0 )   $ 33.2     $ 103.6     $ 158.7  
Average number of common shares outstanding
    177.1       173.6       177.2       173.7  
 
                       
Income (loss) per share of common stock based on weighted average number of shares outstanding
  $ (.18 )   $ .19     $ .58     $ .91  
 
                       
Diluted Earnings Per Share
                               
Income (loss) from continuing operations
  $ (32.0 )   $ 33.2     $ 103.6     $ 158.7  
 
                       
Average number of common shares outstanding
    177.1       173.6       177.2       173.7  
Incremental shares from stock-based awards
          1.2       .3       1.0  
 
                       
Average number of dilutive shares outstanding
    177.1       174.8       177.5       174.7  
 
                       
Income (loss) per share of common stock assuming issuance of incremental shares
  $ (.18 )   $ .19     $ .58     $ .91  
 
                       
 
(a) Basic and diluted loss per share of common stock for the three month period ending June 30, 2006 are the same because the effect of including stock-based awards in the earnings per share calculation would have been anti-dilutive.
Options to purchase approximately 4.9 million shares of common stock in 2006 and 90,000 shares of common stock in 2005, were not included in the computation of diluted earnings per share because the options’ exercise price was greater than the average market price of the common shares, thus making these options anti-dilutive.
NOTE 7 — LONG -TERM DEBT
Debt Issuances
In 2006, we issued the following long-term debt:
 
                             
                        (in Millions)
Company   Month Issued   Type   Interest Rate   Maturity   Amount
Detroit Edison
  May   Senior Notes (1)     6.625 %   June 2036   $ 250  
DTE Energy
  May   Senior Notes (2)     6.35 %   June 2016     300  
 
                           
 
                  Total Issuances   $ 550  
 
                           
 
(1) The proceeds from the issuance were used to repay short-term borrowings of Detroit Edison and for general corporate purposes
(2) The proceeds from the issuance were used to repay a portion of DTE Energy’s 6.45% Senior Notes due 2006 and for general corporate purposes

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Debt Retirements and Redemptions
The following debt was retired, through optional redemption or payment at maturity, during 2006.
 
                             
                        (in Millions)
    Month                
Company   Retired   Type   Interest Rate   Maturity   Amount
MichCon
  May   First Mortgage Bonds     7.15 %   May 2006   $ 40  
DTE Energy
  June   Senior Notes (1)     6.45 %   June 2006     500  
 
                           
 
          Total Retirements       $ 540  
 
                           
(1) These Senior Notes were paid at maturity with the proceeds from the issuance of Senior Notes by DTE Energy and short-term borrowings
NOTE 8 — SHORT-TERM CREDIT ARRANGEMENTS AND BORROWINGS
In conjunction with maintaining certain exchange traded risk management positions, we may be required to post cash collateral with our clearing agent. We have entered into a Margin Loan Facility (Facility) with an affiliate of the clearing agent of up to $103 million as of June 30, 2006. We entered into this Facility in lieu of posting cash. This Facility was backed by a letter of credit issued by DTE Energy in the amount of $100 million. Any margin requirement in excess of the Facility is funded in cash by DTE Energy. The amount outstanding under the Facility is subject to an interest rate at a per annum rate of interest equal to the LIBOR rate, plus 0.75%, calculated daily. The amount outstanding under the Facility was $41 million as of June 30, 2006 and $103 million as of December 31, 2005. The amounts were shown as “Collateral held by others” and “Short-term borrowings” in the consolidated statement of financial position at December 31, 2005. Effective March 31, 2006, the Facility was amended to provide for the netting of all positions and payments under the Facility.
NOTE 9 — COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
Environmental
Electric Utility
Air - Detroit Edison is subject to EPA ozone transport and acid rain regulations that limit power plant emissions of sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides. In March 2005, EPA issued additional emission reduction regulations relating to ozone, fine particulate, regional haze and mercury air pollution. The new rules will lead to additional controls on fossil-fueled power plants to reduce nitrogen oxide, sulfur dioxide and mercury emissions. To comply with these requirements, Detroit Edison has spent approximately $644 million through 2005. We estimate Detroit Edison’s future capital expenditures at up to $218 million in 2006 and up to $2.2 billion of additional capital expenditures through 2018 to satisfy both the existing and proposed new control requirements. Under the June 2000 Michigan restructuring legislation, beginning January 1, 2004, annual return of and on this capital expenditure could be deferred in ratemaking, until December 31, 2005, the expiration of the rate cap period.
Water - Detroit Edison is required to examine alternatives for reducing the environmental impacts of the cooling water intake structures at several of its facilities. Based on the results of the studies to be conducted over the next several years, Detroit Edison may be required to install additional control

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technologies to reduce the impacts of the intakes. It is estimated that we will incur up to $50 million over the next four to six years in additional capital expenditures for Detroit Edison.
Contaminated Sites - Detroit Edison conducted remedial investigations at contaminated sites, including two former manufactured gas plant (MGP) sites, the area surrounding an ash landfill and several underground and aboveground storage tank locations. The findings of these investigations indicated that the estimated cost to remediate these sites is approximately $13 million which was accrued in 2005 and is expected to be incurred over the next several years.
Gas Utility
Contaminated Sites - Prior to the construction of major interstate natural gas pipelines, gas for heating and other uses was manufactured locally from processes involving coal, coke or oil. Gas Utility owns, or previously owned, 15 such former MGP sites. Investigations have revealed contamination related to the by-products of gas manufacturing at each site. In addition to the MGP sites, we are also in the process of cleaning up other contaminated sites. Cleanup activities associated with these sites will be conducted over the next several years.
In 1993, a cost deferral and rate recovery mechanism was approved by the MPSC for investigation and remediation costs incurred at former MGP sites in excess of this reserve. Gas Utility employed outside consultants to evaluate remediation alternatives for these sites, to assist in estimating its potential liabilities and to review its archived insurance policies. As a result of these studies, Gas Utility accrued an additional liability and a corresponding regulatory asset of $35 million during 1995. During 2005, we spent approximately $4 million investigating and remediating these former MGP sites. In December 2005, we retained multiple environmental consultants to estimate the projected cost to remediate each MGP site. We accrued an additional $9 million in remediation liabilities associated with two of our MGP sites, to increase the reserve balance to $35 million at December 31, 2005.
Any significant change in assumptions, such as remediation techniques, nature and extent of contamination and regulatory requirements, could impact the estimate of remedial action costs for the sites and affect the Company’s financial position and cash flows. However, we anticipate the cost deferral and rate recovery mechanism approved by the MPSC will prevent environmental costs from having a material adverse impact on our results of operations.
Other
Our non-utility affiliates are subject to a number of environmental laws and regulations dealing with the protection of the environment from various pollutants. We are in the process of installing new environmental equipment at our coke battery facilities in Michigan. We expect the projects to be completed within two years at a cost of approximately $25 million. Our other non-utility affiliates are substantially in compliance with all environmental requirements.
Guarantees
In certain limited circumstances, we enter into contractual guarantees. We may guarantee another entity’s obligation in the event it fails to perform. We may provide guarantees in certain indemnification agreements. Finally, we may provide indirect guarantees for the indebtedness of others. Below are the details of specific material guarantees we currently provide. Our other guarantees are not individually material and total approximately $33 million at June 30, 2006.
Parent Company Guarantee of Subsidiary Obligations
We have issued guarantees for the benefit of various non-utility subsidiary transactions. In the event that DTE Energy’s credit rating is downgraded below investment grade, certain of these guarantees would require us to post cash or letters of credit valued at approximately $443 million at June 30, 2006. This

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estimated amount fluctuates based upon commodity prices (primarily power and gas) and the provisions and maturities of the underlying agreements.
Personal Property Taxes
Detroit Edison, MichCon 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, in April 2002, issued a decision essentially affirming the validity of the STC’s new tables. In June 2002, petitioners in the case filed an appeal of the MTT’s decision with the Michigan Court of Appeals. In January 2004, the Michigan Court of Appeals upheld the validity of the new tables. With no further appeal by the petitioners available, the MTT began to schedule utility personal property valuation cases for Prehearing General Calls. After a period of abeyance, the MTT issued a scheduling order in a significant number of Detroit Edison and MichCon appeals that set litigation calendars for these cases extending into mid-2006. After an extended period of settlement discussions, a Memorandum of Understanding has been reached with six principals in the litigation and the Michigan Department of Treasury that is expected to lead to settlement of all outstanding property tax disputes on a global basis.
On December 8, 2005, executed Stipulations for Consent Judgment, Consent Judgments, and Schedules to Consent Judgment were filed with the MTT on behalf of Detroit Edison, MichCon and a significant number of the largest jurisdictions, in terms of tax dollars, involved in the litigation. The filing of these documents fulfilled the requirements of the global settlement agreement and resolves a number of claims by the litigants against each other including both property and non-property issues. The global settlement agreement resulted in a pre-tax economic benefit to DTE Energy of $43 million in 2005 that included the release of a litigation reserve.
Income Taxes
The Internal Revenue Service is currently conducting audits of our federal income tax returns for the years 2002 and 2003. We have accrued tax and interest related to tax uncertainties that arise due to actual or potential disagreements with governmental agencies about the tax treatment of specific items. At June 30, 2006, we have accrued approximately $37 million for such uncertainties. We believe that our accrued tax liabilities are adequate for all years.
Other Commitments
Detroit Edison has an Energy Purchase Agreement to purchase steam and electricity from the Greater Detroit Resource Recovery Authority (GDRRA). Under the Agreement, Detroit Edison will purchase steam through 2008 and electricity through June 2024. In 1996, a special charge to income was recorded that included a reserve for steam purchase commitments in excess of replacement costs from 1997 through 2008. The reserve for steam purchase commitments is being amortized to fuel, purchased power and gas expense with non-cash accretion expense being recorded through 2008. We purchased $42 million of steam and electricity in 2005 and 2004 and $39 million in 2003. We estimate steam and electric purchase commitments through 2024 will not exceed $427 million. In January 2003, we sold the steam heating business of Detroit Edison to Thermal Ventures II, LP. Due to terms of the sale, Detroit Edison remains contractually obligated to buy steam from GDRRA until 2008 and recorded an additional liability

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of $20 million for future commitments. Also, we have guaranteed bank loans that Thermal Ventures II, LP may use for capital improvements to the steam heating system.
As of December 31, 2005, we were party to numerous long-term purchase commitments relating to a variety of goods and services required for our business. These agreements primarily consist of fuel supply commitments and energy trading contracts. We estimate that these commitments will be approximately $6.7 billion through 2051. We also estimate that 2006 base level capital expenditures will be $1.2 billion. We have made certain commitments in connection with expected capital expenditures.
Bankruptcies
We purchase and sell electricity, gas, coal, coke and other energy products from and to numerous companies operating in the steel, automotive, energy, retail and other industries. Certain of our customers have filed for bankruptcy protection under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code. We regularly review contingent matters relating to these customers and our purchase and sale contracts and we record provisions for amounts considered at risk of probable loss. We believe our previously accrued amounts are adequate for probable losses. The final resolution of these matters is not expected to have a material effect on our financial statements.
Other
We are involved in certain legal, regulatory, administrative and environmental proceedings before various courts, arbitration panels and governmental agencies concerning claims arising in the ordinary course of business. These proceedings include certain contract disputes, environmental reviews and investigations, audits, inquiries from various regulators, and pending judicial matters. We cannot predict the final disposition of such proceedings. We regularly review legal matters and record provisions for claims that are considered probable of loss. The resolution of pending proceedings is not expected to have a material effect on our operations or financial statements in the period they are resolved.
See Note 2 for a discussion of contingencies related to synfuel operations and Note 5 for a discussion of contingencies related to regulatory matters.
NOTE 10 — SEGMENT INFORMATION
We operate our businesses through three strategic business units, Electric Utility, Gas Utility and Non-utility operations (Power and Industrial Projects, Unconventional Gas Production and Fuel Transportation and Marketing). The balance of our business consists of Corporate & Other. Based on this structure, we set strategic goals, allocate resources and evaluate performance. Inter-segment billing for goods and services exchanged between segments is based upon tariffed or market-based prices of the provider and primarily consists of power sales, gas sales and coal transportation services in the Electric Utility, Unconventional Gas Production and Fuel Transportation and Marketing segments.

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    Three Months Ended     Six Months Ended  
    June 30     June 30  
    2006     2005     2006     2005  
(in Millions)
                               
Operating Revenues
                               
Electric Utility
  $ 1,175     $ 1,035     $ 2,225     $ 2,025  
Gas Utility
    234       267       1,111       1,119  
Non-utility Operations:
                               
Power and Industrial Projects
    289       348       670       659  
Unconventional Gas Production
    24       17       46       33  
Fuel Transportation and Marketing
    279       431       692       747  
 
                       
 
    592       796       1,408       1,439  
 
                       
Corporate & Other
    2       2       4       6  
Reconciliation & Eliminations
    (108 )     (159 )     (218 )     (339 )
 
                       
Total
  $ 1,895     $ 1,941     $ 4,530     $ 4,250  
 
                       
                                 
    Three Months Ended     Six Months Ended  
    June 30     June 30  
(in Millions)   2006     2005     2006     2005  
Income (Loss)
                               
Electric Utility
  $ 57     $ 43     $ 116     $ 98  
Gas Utility
    (14 )     (51 )     36       (38 )
Non-utility Operations:
                               
Power and Industrial Projects
    (35 )     31       (37 )     99  
Unconventional Gas Production
    2             3       1  
Fuel Transportation and Marketing
    (13 )           28       (10 )
Corporate & Other
    (29 )     10       (42 )     9  
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations
                               
Utility
    43       (8 )     152       60  
Non-utility
    (46 )     31       (6 )     90  
Corporate & Other
    (29 )     10       (42 )     9  
 
                       
 
    (32 )     33       104       159  
Discontinued Operations (Note 4)
    (1 )     (4 )     (2 )     (8 )
Cumulative Effect of Accounting Change (Note 3)
                1        
 
                       
Net Income (Loss)
  $ (33 )   $ 29     $ 103     $ 151  
 
                       
 
Other Information
Legal Proceedings
We are involved in certain legal, regulatory, administrative and environmental proceedings before various courts, arbitration panels and governmental agencies concerning matters arising in the ordinary course of business. These proceedings include certain contract disputes, environmental reviews and investigations, audits, inquiries from various regulators, and pending judicial matters. We cannot predict the final disposition of such proceedings. We regularly review legal matters and record provisions for claims that are considered probable of loss. The resolution of pending proceedings is not expected to have a material effect on our operations or financial statements in the period they are resolved.

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Risk Factors
Our ability to utilize production tax credits may be limited. To reduce U.S. dependence on imported oil, the Internal Revenue Code provides production tax credits as an incentive for taxpayers to produce fuels from alternative sources. We have generated production tax credits from our synfuel, coke battery, landfill gas recovery and gas production operations. We have received favorable private letter rulings on all of our synfuel facilities. All production tax credits taken after 2001 are subject to audit by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). If our production tax credits were disallowed in whole or in part as a result of an IRS audit, there could be additional tax liabilities owed for previously recognized tax credits that could significantly impact our earnings and cash flows. The value of future credits generated may be affected by potential legislation. Moreover, production tax credits related to generation of synfuels expire at the end of 2007. The combination of IRS audits of production tax credits, supply and demand for investment in credit producing activities and potential legislation could have an impact on our earnings and cash flows. We have also provided certain guarantees and indemnities in conjunction with the sales of interests in our synfuel facilities.
This incentive provided by production tax credits is not deemed necessary if the price of oil increases and provides significant market incentives for the production of these fuels. As such, the tax credit in a given year is reduced if the Reference Price of oil within that year exceeds a threshold price. The Reference Price of a barrel of oil is an estimate of the annual average wellhead price per barrel for domestic crude oil. We project the yearly average wellhead price per barrel of oil for the year to be approximately $6 lower than the NYMEX price for light, sweet crude oil. The threshold price at which the credit begins to be reduced was set in 1980 and is adjusted annually for inflation. For 2006, we estimate the threshold price at which the tax credit would begin to be reduced is $55 per barrel and would be completely phased out if the Reference Price reached $69 per barrel. As of July 31, 2006, the realized and unrealized NYMEX daily closing price of a barrel of oil was approximately $72 for 2006, equating to an estimated Reference Price of $66, which we estimate to be within the phase-out range. The average NYMEX daily closing price of a barrel of oil would have to average less than approximately $50 for the remainder of 2006 in order that no phase-out of production tax credits occurs. Unless oil prices drop significantly for the remainder of 2006 or legislation is passed, we expect a significant phase-out of the production tax credits in 2006 which could adversely impact on our results of operations, cash flow, and financial condition. To mitigate the effect of a potential phase out and minimize operating losses, on May 12, 2006 we idled production at all nine of our synfuel facilities. However, we cannot predict with any certainty the Reference Price for the remainder of 2006 or beyond.

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UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS
Purchases of Equity Securities by the Issuer and Affiliated Purchasers
The following table provides information about Company purchases of equity securities that are registered by the Company pursuant to Section 12 of the Exchange Act during the six months ended June 30, 2006:
 
                                 
                    Total Number of     Maximum Dollar  
                    Shares Purchased as     Value that May Yet  
    Total Number of             Part of Publicly     Be Purchased Under  
    Shares Purchased     Average Price Paid     Announced Plans or     the Plans or  
Period   (1)     Per Share     Programs     Programs (2)  
01/01/06 - 01/31/06
                    $ 700,000,000  
2/01/06 - 02/28/06
                    $ 700,000,000  
03/01/06 - 03/31/06
    199,555     $ 42.77           $ 700,000,000  
04/01/06 — 04/30/06
    37,525     $ 40.72           $ 700,000,000  
05/01/06 — 05/31/06
                    $ 700,000,000  
06/01/06 — 06/30/06
                    $ 700,000,000  
 
                           
Total
    237,080                        
 
                           
 
(1) Represents shares of common stock purchased on the open market to provide shares to participants under various employee compensation and incentive programs. These purchases were not made pursuant to a publicly announced plan or program.
(2) The DTE Energy Board authorized the repurchase of up to $700 million in common stock through 2008. The authorization provides Company management with flexibility to pursue share repurchase from time to time, and will depend on future cash flows and investment opportunities.
SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS
(a)   The annual meeting of the holders of common stock of the Company was held on April 27, 2006. Proxies for the meeting were solicited pursuant to Regulation 14(a).
(b)   There was no solicitation in opposition to the Board of Directors’ nominees, as listed in the proxy statement, for directors to be elected at the meeting and all such nominees were elected.
 
    The terms of the previously elected seven directors listed below continue until the annual meeting dates shown after each name:
         
Anthony F. Earley, Jr.
    2007  
Allan D. Gilmour
    2007  
Frank M. Hennessey
    2007  
Gail J. McGovern
    2007  
Lillian Bauder
    2008  
Josue Robles, Jr.
    2008  
Howard F. Sims
    2008  
(c)   At the annual meeting of the holders of Common Stock of the Company held on April 27, 2006, four directors were elected to serve until the 2009 annual meeting and one director (Joe W. Laymon) was elected to serve until the 2008 annual meeting with the votes shown:

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            Total Vote  
    Total Vote     Withheld  
    For Each     from Each  
    Director     Director  
Alfred R. Glancy III
    142,002,649       3,329,387  
John E. Lobbia
    142,599,352       2,732,684  
Eugene A. Miller
    142,120,198       3,211,838  
Charles W. Pryor, Jr.
    142,178,768       3,153,268  
Joe W. Laymon
    142,734,018       2,598,018  
    Shareholders approved the DTE Energy Company 2006 Long-Term Incentive Plan with the votes shown:
         
For   Against   Abstain
102,043,431
  11,464,925   2,600,599
    Shareholders ratified the appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as the Company’s independent registered accounting firm for the year 2006 with the votes shown:
         
For   Against   Abstain
141,182,900   2,460,018   1,689,118
    There were no shareholder proposals.
(d)   Not applicable.
Exhibits
     
Exhibit    
Number   Description
Filed:  
 
4-239  
Supplemental Indenture, dated as of May 15, 2006 between DTE Energy Company and BNY Midwest Trust Company, as successor trustee, creating 2006 Series B 6.35% Senior Notes due 2016
12-38  
Computation of Ratios of Earnings to Fixed Charges and Ratios of Earnings to Combined Fixed Charges and Preferred Stock Dividends
31-25  
Chief Executive Officer Section 302 Form 10-Q Certification
31-26  
Chief Financial Officer Section 302 Form 10-Q Certification
Incorporated by reference:
1-1  
Underwriting Agreement, dated May 23, 2006 among DTE Energy Company, Barclays Capital Inc., Citigroup Global Markets, Inc., and J. P. Morgan Securities, Inc. (Exhibit 1.1 to Form 8-K dated May 23, 2006)
10-64  
Form of Director Restricted Stock Agreement ( Exhibit 10-1 to Form 8-K dated June 29, 2006)
Furnished:  
 
32-25  
Chief Executive Officer Section 906 Form 10-Q Certification
32-26  
Chief Financial Officer Section 906 Form 10-Q Certification

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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.
         
  DTE ENERGY COMPANY
 
 
Date:  August 8, 2006  /s/ PETER B. OLEKSIAK    
  Peter B. Oleksiak   
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EXHIBIT INDEX
         
     
Exhibit    
Number   Description
4-239  
Supplemental Indenture, dated as of May 15, 2006 between DTE Energy Company and BNY Midwest Trust Company, as successor trustee, creating 2006 Series B 6.35% Senior Notes due 2016
12-38  
Computation of Ratios of Earnings to Fixed Charges and Ratios of Earnings to Combined Fixed Charges and Preferred Stock Dividends
31-25  
Chief Executive Officer Section 302 Form 10-Q Certification
31-26  
Chief Financial Officer Section 302 Form 10-Q Certification
32-25  
Chief Executive Officer Section 906 Form 10-Q Certification
32-26  
Chief Financial Officer Section 906 Form 10-Q Certification