DTE Energy is in talks with hyperscalers and other data center developers representing 7 GW of potential new load—3 GW of which could hit the grid soon, tied to land-secured projects with local support. (Utility Dive)
To meet early demand, DTE expects to begin building battery storage by 2026, with larger baseload investments to follow in its 2026 IRP.
Zoom out: Michigan’s surplus capacity and new tax incentives are attracting developers, prompting DTE to frame the growth as upside to its $30B capital plan—even if it’s one that requires near-term decisions on interconnection, dispatchable resources, and rate design.