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, 2017
Commission File Number
 
Registrants; State of Incorporation; Address; and Telephone Number
 
I.R.S. Employer Identification No.
1-11607
 
DTE Energy Company
(a Michigan corporation)
One Energy Plaza
Detroit, Michigan 48226-1279
313-235-4000
 
38-3217752
 
 
 
 
 
1-2198
 
DTE Electric Company
(a Michigan corporation)
One Energy Plaza
Detroit, Michigan 48226-1279
313-235-4000
 
38-0478650
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.
DTE Energy Company (DTE Energy)    Yes x No o              DTE Electric Company (DTE Electric)    Yes x No o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).
DTE Energy                Yes x No o              DTE Electric                Yes x No o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
DTE Energy
Large accelerated filer x
Accelerated filer o
Non-accelerated filer o
Smaller reporting company o
 
 
 
(Do not check if a smaller
reporting company)
Emerging growth company o
DTE Electric
Large accelerated filer o
Accelerated filer o
Non-accelerated filer x
Smaller reporting company o
 
 
 
(Do not check if a smaller
reporting company)
Emerging growth company o
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).
DTE Energy                Yes o No x              DTE Electric                Yes o No x
Number of shares of Common Stock outstanding at June 30, 2017 :
Registrant
 
Description
 
Shares
DTE Energy
 
Common Stock, without par value
 
179,393,579

 
 
 
 
 
DTE Electric
 
Common Stock, $10 par value, directly owned by DTE Energy
 
138,632,324

This combined Form 10-Q is filed separately by two registrants: DTE Energy and DTE Electric. Information contained herein relating to an individual registrant is filed by such registrant solely on its behalf. DTE Electric makes no representation as to information relating exclusively to DTE Energy.
DTE Electric, a wholly-owned subsidiary of DTE Energy, meets the conditions set forth in General Instructions H(1)(a) and (b) of Form 10-Q and is therefore filing this form with the reduced disclosure format specified in General Instructions H(2) of Form 10-Q.
 





















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DEFINITIONS

AFUDC
Allowance for Funds Used During Construction
 
 
AGS
Appalachia Gathering System is a midstream natural gas asset located in Pennsylvania and West Virginia. DTE Energy purchased 100% of AGS in October 2016, and this asset is part of DTE Energy's Gas Storage and Pipelines segment.
 
 
ASU
Accounting Standards Update issued by the FASB
 
 
CCR
Coal Combustion Residuals
 
 
CFTC
U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission
 
 
DTE Electric
DTE Electric Company (a direct wholly-owned subsidiary of DTE Energy) and subsidiary companies
 
 
DTE Energy
DTE Energy Company, directly or indirectly the parent of DTE Electric, DTE Gas, and numerous non-utility subsidiaries
 
 
DTE Gas
DTE Gas Company (an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of DTE Energy) and subsidiary companies
 
 
EGU
Electric Generating Unit
 
 
ELG
Effluent Limitations Guidelines
 
 
EPA
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
 
 
Equity units
DTE Energy's 2016 Equity Units issued in October 2016, which were used to finance the October 1, 2016 Gas Storage and Pipelines acquisition
 
 
FASB
Financial Accounting Standards Board
 
 
FERC
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
 
 
FOV
Finding of Violation
 
 
FTRs
Financial Transmission Rights are financial instruments that entitle the holder to receive payments related to costs incurred for congestion on the transmission grid.
 
 
GCR
A Gas Cost Recovery mechanism authorized by the MPSC that allows DTE Gas to recover through rates its natural gas costs.
 
 
GHGs
Greenhouse gases
 
 
MDEQ
Michigan Department of Environmental Quality
 
 
MGP
Manufactured Gas Plant
 
 
MISO
Midcontinent Independent System Operator, Inc.
 
 
MPSC
Michigan Public Service Commission
 
 
MTM
Mark-to-market
 
 
NAV
Net Asset Value
 
 
NEXUS
NEXUS Gas Transmission, LLC, a joint venture in which DTE Energy own a 50% partnership interest.
 
 
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.
 
 
NOV
Notice of Violation
 
 
NO X
Nitrogen Oxides
 
 
NRC
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
 
 
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.
 
 

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DEFINITIONS

PSCR
A Power Supply Cost Recovery mechanism authorized by the MPSC that allows DTE Electric to recover through rates its fuel, fuel-related, and purchased power costs.
 
 
REF
Reduced Emissions Fuel
 
 
Registrants
DTE Energy and DTE Electric
 
 
Retail access
Michigan legislation provided customers the option of access to alternative suppliers for electricity and natural gas.
 
 
SGG
Stonewall Gas Gathering is a midstream natural gas asset located in West Virginia. DTE Energy purchased 55% of SGG in October 2016, and this asset is part of DTE Energy's Gas Storage and Pipelines segment.
 
 
SO2
Sulfur Dioxide
 
 
TRM
A Transitional Reconciliation Mechanism authorized by the MPSC that allows DTE Electric to recover through rates the deferred net incremental revenue requirement associated with the transition of City of Detroit's Public Lighting Department customers to DTE Electric's distribution system.
 
 
VIE
Variable Interest Entity
Units of Measurement
 
 
 
Bcf
Billion cubic feet of natural gas
 
 
BTU
Heat value (energy content) of fuel
 
 
MMBtu
One million BTU
 
 
MWh
Megawatthour of electricity


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FILING FORMAT


This combined Form 10-Q is separately filed by DTE Energy and DTE Electric. Information in this combined Form 10-Q relating to each individual Registrant is filed by such Registrant on its own behalf. DTE Electric makes no representation regarding information relating to any other companies affiliated with DTE Energy other than its own subsidiaries. Neither DTE Energy, nor any of DTE Energy’s other subsidiaries (other than DTE Electric), has any obligation in respect of DTE Electric's debt securities, and holders of such debt securities should not consider the financial resources or results of operations of DTE Energy nor any of DTE Energy’s other subsidiaries (other than DTE Electric and its own subsidiaries (in relevant circumstances)) in making a decision with respect to DTE Electric's debt securities. Similarly, none of DTE Electric nor any other subsidiary of DTE Energy has any obligation in respect of debt securities of DTE Energy. This combined Form 10-Q should be read in its entirety. No one section of this combined Form 10-Q deals with all aspects of the subject matter of this combined Form 10-Q. This combined Form 10-Q report should be read in conjunction with the Consolidated Financial Statements and Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements and with Management's Discussion and Analysis included in the combined DTE Energy and DTE Electric 2016 Annual Report on Form 10-K.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
Certain information presented herein includes “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 with respect to the financial condition, results of operations, and businesses of the Registrants. Words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “expect,” “may,” “could,” “projected,” “aspiration,” “plans,” and “goals” signify forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future results and conditions, but rather are subject to numerous assumptions, risks, and uncertainties that may cause actual future results to be materially different from those contemplated, projected, estimated, or budgeted. Many factors may impact forward-looking statements of the Registrants including, but not limited to, the following:
impact of regulation by the EPA, the FERC, the MPSC, the NRC, and for DTE Energy, the CFTC, as well as other applicable governmental proceedings and regulations, including any associated impact on rate structures;
the amount and timing of cost recovery allowed as a result of regulatory proceedings, related appeals, or new legislation, including legislative amendments and retail access programs;
economic conditions and population changes in the Registrants' geographic area resulting in changes in demand, customer conservation, and thefts of electricity and, for DTE Energy, natural gas;
environmental issues, laws, regulations, and the increasing costs of remediation and compliance, including actual and potential new federal and state requirements;
health, safety, financial, environmental, and regulatory risks associated with ownership and operation of nuclear facilities;
changes in the cost and availability of coal and other raw materials, purchased power, and natural gas;
volatility in the short-term natural gas storage markets impacting third-party storage revenues related to DTE Energy;
impact of volatility of prices in the oil and gas markets on DTE Energy's gas storage and pipelines operations;
impact of volatility in prices in the international steel markets on DTE Energy's power and industrial projects operations;
volatility in commodity markets, deviations in weather, and related risks impacting the results of DTE Energy's energy trading operations;
changes in the financial condition of DTE Energy's significant customers and strategic partners;
the potential for losses on investments, including nuclear decommissioning and benefit plan assets and the related increases in future expense and contributions;
access to capital markets and the results of other financing efforts which can be affected by credit agency ratings;
instability in capital markets which could impact availability of short and long-term financing;

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the timing and extent of changes in interest rates;
the level of borrowings;
the potential for increased costs or delays in completion of significant capital projects;
changes in, and application of, federal, state, and local tax laws and their interpretations, including the Internal Revenue Code, regulations, rulings, court proceedings, and audits;
the effects of weather and other natural phenomena on operations and sales to customers, and purchases from suppliers;
unplanned outages;
the cost of protecting assets against, or damage due to, cyber crime and terrorism;
employee relations and the impact of collective bargaining agreements;
the risk of a major safety incident at an electric distribution or generation facility and, for DTE Energy, a gas storage, transmission, or distribution facility;
the availability, cost, coverage, and terms of insurance and stability of insurance providers;
cost reduction efforts and the maximization of plant and distribution system performance;
the effects of competition;
changes in and application of accounting standards and financial reporting regulations;
changes in federal or state laws and their interpretation with respect to regulation, energy policy, and other business issues;
contract disputes, binding arbitration, litigation, and related appeals;
implementation of new information systems; and
the risks discussed in the Registrants' public filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
New factors emerge from time to time. The Registrants cannot predict what factors may arise or how such factors may cause results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement. Any forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which such statements are made. The Registrants 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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Part I — Financial Information
Item 1. Financial Statements

DTE Energy Company

Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited)
 
Three Months Ended June 30,
 
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
2017
 
2016
 
2017
 
2016
 
(In millions, except per share amounts)
Operating Revenues
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Utility operations
$
1,423

 
$
1,435

 
$
3,141

 
$
3,099

Non-utility operations
1,432

 
827

 
2,950

 
1,729

 
2,855

 
2,262

 
6,091

 
4,828

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Operating Expenses
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Fuel, purchased power, and gas — utility
396

 
414

 
925

 
979

Fuel, purchased power, and gas — non-utility
1,248

 
717

 
2,428

 
1,493

Operation and maintenance
559

 
542

 
1,159

 
1,058

Depreciation and amortization
249

 
243

 
498

 
472

Taxes other than income
97

 
91

 
206

 
190

Asset (gains) losses and impairments, net
3

 
(1
)
 
3

 
(1
)
 
2,552

 
2,006

 
5,219

 
4,191

Operating Income
303

 
256

 
872

 
637

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Other (Income) and Deductions
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest expense
133

 
114

 
258

 
227

Interest income
(2
)
 
(3
)
 
(5
)
 
(14
)
Other income
(66
)
 
(57
)
 
(130
)
 
(109
)
Other expenses
6

 
7

 
13

 
15

 
71

 
61

 
136

 
119

Income Before Income Taxes
232

 
195

 
736

 
518

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Income Tax Expense
57

 
50

 
167

 
133

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net Income
175

 
145

 
569

 
385

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Less: Net Loss Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests
(2
)
 
(7
)
 
(8
)
 
(14
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net Income Attributable to DTE Energy Company
$
177

 
$
152

 
$
577

 
$
399

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic Earnings per Common Share
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net Income Attributable to DTE Energy Company
$
0.99

 
$
0.84

 
$
3.21

 
$
2.22

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Diluted Earnings per Common Share
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net Income Attributable to DTE Energy Company
$
0.99

 
$
0.84

 
$
3.21

 
$
2.22

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Weighted Average Common Shares Outstanding
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic
179

 
179

 
179

 
179

Diluted
179

 
180

 
179

 
180

Dividends Declared per Common Share
$
0.825

 
$
0.73

 
$
1.65

 
$
1.46


See Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

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DTE Energy Company

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited)

 
Three Months Ended June 30,
 
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
2017
 
2016
 
2017
 
2016
 
(In millions)
Net Income
$
175

 
$
145

 
$
569

 
$
385

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Benefit obligations, net of taxes of $2, $(1), $4, and $1, respectively
3

 
(1
)
 
7

 
2

Net unrealized gains on investments during the period, net of taxes of $—, respectively
1

 

 
1

 

Foreign currency translation

 
(1
)
 

 
1

Other comprehensive income  (loss)
4

 
(2
)
 
8

 
3

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Comprehensive income
179

 
143

 
577

 
388

Less: Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interest s
(2
)
 
(7
)
 
(8
)
 
(14
)
Comprehensive Income Attributable to DTE Energy Company
$
181

 
$
150

 
$
585

 
$
402


See Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

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DTE Energy Company

Consolidated Statements of Financial Position (Unaudited)

 
June 30,
 
December 31,
 
2017
 
2016
 
(In millions)
ASSETS
Current Assets
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
$
62

 
$
92

Restricted cash
22

 
21

Accounts receivable (less allowance for doubtful accounts of $36 and $41, respectively)
 
 
 
Customer
1,451

 
1,522

Other
92

 
71

Inventories
 
 
 
Fuel and gas
353

 
416

Materials and supplies
390

 
356

Derivative assets
81

 
47

Regulatory assets
12

 
42

Other
168

 
195

 
2,631

 
2,762

Investments
 
 
 
Nuclear decommissioning trust funds
1,392

 
1,320

Investments in equity method investees
941

 
752

Other
217

 
201

 
2,550

 
2,273

Property
 
 
 
Property, plant, and equipment
30,599

 
30,029

Accumulated depreciation and amortization
(10,536
)
 
(10,299
)
 
20,063

 
19,730

Other Assets
 
 
 
Goodwill
2,291

 
2,286

Regulatory assets
3,861

 
3,871

Intangible assets
890

 
842

Notes receivable
70

 
73

Derivative assets
58

 
34

Other
168

 
170

 
7,338

 
7,276

Total Assets
$
32,582

 
$
32,041


See Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

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DTE Energy Company

Consolidated Statements of Financial Position (Unaudited) — (Continued)

 
June 30,
 
December 31,
 
2017
 
2016
 
(In millions, except shares)
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Current Liabilities
 
 
 
Accounts payable
$
988

 
$
1,079

Accrued interest
105

 
96

Dividends payable
296

 
148

Short-term borrowings
420

 
499

Current portion long-term debt, including capital leases
412

 
14

Derivative liabilities
39

 
69

Gas inventory equalization
35

 

Regulatory liabilities
61

 
34

Other
391

 
498

 
2,747

 
2,437

Long-Term Debt (net of current portion)
 
 
 
Mortgage bonds, notes, and other
10,600

 
10,506

Junior subordinated debentures
756

 
756

Capital lease obligations
2

 
7

 
11,358

 
11,269

Other Liabilities
 

 
 

Deferred income taxes
4,293

 
4,162

Regulatory liabilities
551

 
555

Asset retirement obligations
2,261

 
2,197

Unamortized investment tax credit
138

 
93

Derivative liabilities
63

 
98

Accrued pension liability
1,019

 
1,152

Accrued postretirement liability
36

 
36

Nuclear decommissioning
206

 
194

Other
339

 
349

 
8,906

 
8,836

Commitments and Contingencies (Notes 5 and 11)
 
 
 



 


Equity
 
 
 
Common stock, without par value, 400,000,000 shares authorized, and 179,393,579 and 179,432,581 shares issued and outstanding, respectively
3,968

 
4,030

Retained earnings
5,245

 
5,114

Accumulated other comprehensive loss
(125
)
 
(133
)
Total DTE Energy Company Equity
9,088

 
9,011

Noncontrolling interests
483

 
488

Total Equity
9,571

 
9,499

Total Liabilities and Equity
$
32,582

 
$
32,041


See Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

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DTE Energy Company

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited)

 
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
2017
 
2016
 
(In millions)
Operating Activities
 
 
 
Net Income
$
569

 
$
385

Adjustments to reconcile Net Income to net cash from operating activities:
 
 
 
Depreciation and amortization
498

 
472

Nuclear fuel amortization
24

 
29

Allowance for equity funds used during construction
(12
)
 
(10
)
Deferred income taxes
164

 
134

Equity earnings of equity method investees
(51
)
 
(35
)
Dividends from equity method investees
37

 
33

Asset (gains) losses and impairments, net
3

 

Changes in assets and liabilities:
 
 
 
Accounts receivable, net
49

 
81

Inventories
32

 
86

Accounts payable
23

 
(10
)
Gas inventory equalization
35

 
46

Accrued pension liability
(133
)
 
3

Accrued postretirement liability

 
(53
)
Derivative assets and liabilities
(123
)
 
93

Regulatory assets and liabilities
216

 
71

Other current and noncurrent assets and liabilities
(148
)
 
(49
)
Net cash from operating activities
1,183

 
1,276

Investing Activities
 
 
 
Plant and equipment expenditures — utility
(968
)
 
(797
)
Plant and equipment expenditures — non-utility
(68
)
 
(64
)
Proceeds from sale of nuclear decommissioning trust fund assets
705

 
741

Investment in nuclear decommissioning trust funds
(688
)
 
(744
)
Distributions from equity method investees
7

 
7

Contributions to equity method investees
(175
)
 
(121
)
Other
(62
)
 
40

Net cash used for investing activities
(1,249
)
 
(938
)
Financing Activities
 
 
 
Issuance of long-term debt, net of issuance costs
495

 
588

Redemption of long-term debt
(6
)
 
(313
)
Short-term borrowings, net
(79
)
 
(324
)
Repurchase of common stock
(51
)
 
(33
)
Dividends on common stock
(296
)
 
(262
)
Other
(27
)
 
1

Net cash from (used for) financing act ivities
36

 
(343
)
Net Decrease in Cash and Cash Equivalents
(30
)
 
(5
)
Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Period
92

 
37

Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Period
$
62

 
$
32

 
 
 
 
Supplemental disclosure of non-cash investing and financing activities
 
 
 
Plant and equipment expenditures in accounts payable
$
218

 
$
154


See Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

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DTE Energy Company

Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity (Unaudited)

 
 
 
 
 
Retained Earnings
 
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
 
Noncontrolling Interests
 
 
 
Common Stock
 
 
 
 
 
 
Shares
 
Amount
 
 
 
 
Total
 
(Dollars in millions, shares in thousands)
Balance, December 31, 2016
179,433

 
$
4,030

 
$
5,114

 
$
(133
)
 
$
488

 
$
9,499

Net Income (Loss)

 

 
577

 

 
(8
)
 
569

Dividends declared on common stock

 

 
(444
)
 

 

 
(444
)
Repurchase of common stock
(524
)
 
(51
)
 

 

 

 
(51
)
Benefit obligations, net of tax

 

 

 
7

 

 
7

Net change in unrealized gains on investments, net of tax

 

 

 
1

 

 
1

Stock-based compensation, net contributions from noncontrolling interests, and other
485

 
(11
)
 
(2
)
 

 
3

 
(10
)
Balance, June 30, 2017
179,394

 
$
3,968

 
$
5,245

 
$
(125
)
 
$
483

 
$
9,571


See Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

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DTE Electric Company

Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited)

 
Three Months Ended June 30,
 
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
2017
 
2016
 
2017
 
2016
 
(In millions)
Operating Revenues — Utility operations
$
1,218

 
$
1,215

 
$
2,393

 
$
2,368

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Operating Expenses
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Fuel and purchased power — utility
355

 
361

 
669

 
696

Operation and maintenance
336

 
332

 
719

 
656

Depreciation and amortization
180

 
187

 
361

 
363

Taxes other than income
75

 
70

 
155

 
143

 
946

 
950

 
1,904

 
1,858

Operating Income
272

 
265

 
489

 
510

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Other (Income) and Deductions
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest expense
72

 
65

 
138

 
130

Interest income

 

 

 
(8
)
Other income
(17
)
 
(17
)
 
(36
)
 
(33
)
Other expenses
5

 
6

 
12

 
13

 
60

 
54

 
114

 
102

Income Before Income Taxes
212

 
211

 
375

 
408

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Income Tax Expense
74

 
76

 
131

 
146

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net Income
$
138

 
$
135

 
$
244

 
$
262


See Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

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DTE Electric Company

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited)

 
Three Months Ended June 30,
 
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
2017
 
2016
 
2017
 
2016
 
(In millions)
Net Income
$
138

 
$
135

 
$
244

 
$
262

Other comprehensive income

 

 

 

Comprehensive Income
$
138

 
$
135

 
$
244

 
$
262


See Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

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DTE Electric Company

Consolidated Statements of Financial Position (Unaudited)

 
June 30,
 
December 31,
 
2017
 
2016
 
(In millions)
ASSETS
Current Assets
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
$
9

 
$
13

Accounts receivable (less allowance for doubtful accounts of $20 and $25, respectively)
 
 
 
Customer
742

 
728

Affiliates
15

 
12

Other
48

 
29

Inventories
 
 
 
Fuel
184

 
225

Materials and supplies
292

 
271

Regulatory assets
8

 
36

Other
62

 
63

 
1,360

 
1,377

Investments
 
 
 
Nuclear decommissioning trust funds
1,392

 
1,320

Other
35

 
36

 
1,427

 
1,356

Property
 
 
 
Property, plant, and equipment
22,436

 
22,094

Accumulated depreciation and amortization
(7,881
)
 
(7,721
)
 
14,555

 
14,373

Other Assets
 
 
 
Regulatory assets
3,129

 
3,113

Intangible assets
34

 
31

Prepaid postretirement costs — affiliates
114

 
114

Other
125

 
125

 
3,402

 
3,383

Total Assets
$
20,744

 
$
20,489


See Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

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DTE Electric Company

Consolidated Statements of Financial Position (Unaudited) — (Continued)

 
June 30,
 
December 31,
 
2017
 
2016
 
(In millions, except shares)
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDER’S EQUITY
Current Liabilities
 
 
 
Accounts payable
 
 
 
Affiliates
$
48

 
$
58

Other
359

 
452

Accrued interest
66

 
65

Current portion long-term debt, including capital leases
305

 
6

Regulatory liabilities
56

 
27

Short-term borrowings
 
 
 
Affiliates
78

 
117

Other
326

 
62

Other
133

 
146

 
1,371

 
933

Long-Term Debt (net of current portion)
 
 
 
Mortgage bonds, notes, and other
5,580

 
5,878

Capital lease obligations
2

 
7

 
5,582

 
5,885

Other Liabilities
 
 
 
Deferred income taxes
3,872

 
3,793

Regulatory liabilities
248

 
229

Asset retirement obligations
2,070

 
2,012

Unamortized investment tax credit
135

 
90

Nuclear decommissioning
206

 
194

Accrued pension liability — affiliates
886

 
1,008

Accrued postretirement liability — affiliates
271

 
269

Other
80

 
81

 
7,768

 
7,676

Commitments and Contingencies (Notes 5 and 11)

 

 
 
 
 
Shareholder’s Equity
 
 
 
Common stock, $10 par value, 400,000,000 shares authorized, and 138,632,324 shares issued and outstanding
4,206

 
4,206

Retained earnings
1,815

 
1,787

Accumulated other comprehensive income
2

 
2

Total Shareholder’s Equity
6,023

 
5,995

Total Liabilities and Shareholder’s Equity
$
20,744

 
$
20,489


See Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

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DTE Electric Company

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited)

 
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
2017
 
2016
 
(In millions)
Operating Activities
 
 
 
Net Income
$
244

 
$
262

Adjustments to reconcile Net Income to net cash from operating activities:
 
 
 
Depreciation and amortization
361

 
363

Nuclear fuel amortization
24

 
29

Allowance for equity funds used during construction
(10
)
 
(9
)
Deferred income taxes
130

 
146

Changes in assets and liabilities:
 
 
 
Accounts receivable, net
(36
)
 
(32
)
Inventories
23

 
25

Accounts payable
(4
)
 
32

Accrued pension liability — affiliates
(122
)
 
5

Accrued postretirement liability — affiliates
2

 
(34
)
Regulatory assets and liabilities
193

 
82

Other current and noncurrent assets and liabilities
(91
)
 
(44
)
Net cash from operating activities
714

 
825

Investing Activities
 
 
 
Plant and equipment expenditures
(737
)
 
(640
)
Proceeds from sale of assets

 
6

Notes receivable, including affiliates
5

 
(62
)
Proceeds from sale of nuclear decommissioning trust fund assets
705

 
741

Investment in nuclear decommissioning trust funds
(688
)
 
(744
)
Other
(5
)
 
36

Net cash used for investing activities
(720
)
 
(663
)
Financing Activities
 
 
 
Issuance of long-term debt, net of issuance costs

 
297

Redemption of long-term debt

 
(10
)
Short-term borrowings, net — affiliate
(39
)
 
33

Short-term borrowings, net — other
264

 
(272
)
Dividends on common stock
(216
)
 
(210
)
Other
(7
)
 
(2
)
Net cash from (used for) financing act ivities
2

 
(164
)
Net Decrease in Cash and Cash Equivalents
(4
)
 
(2
)
Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Period
13

 
15

Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Period
$
9

 
$
13

 
 
 
 
Supplemental disclosure of non-cash investing and financing activities
 
 
 
Plant and equipment expenditures in accounts payable
$
133

 
$
112


See Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

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DTE Electric Company

Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholder's Equity (Unaudited)

 
 
 
 
 
Additional Paid-in Capital
 
Retained Earnings
 
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
 
 
 
Common Stock
 
 
 
 
 
 
Shares
 
Amount
 
 
 
 
Total
 
(Dollars in millions, shares in thousands)
Balance, December 31, 2016
138,632

 
$
1,386

 
$
2,820

 
$
1,787

 
$
2

 
$
5,995

Net Income

 

 

 
244

 

 
244

Dividends declared on common stock

 

 

 
(216
)
 

 
(216
)
Balance, June 30, 2017
138,632

 
$
1,386

 
$
2,820

 
$
1,815

 
$
2

 
$
6,023


See Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

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DTE Energy Company — DTE Electric Company
Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

Index of Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
The Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) are a combined presentation for DTE Energy and DTE Electric. The following list indicates the Registrant(s) to which each note applies:
Note 1
 
Organization and Basis of Presentation
 
DTE Energy and DTE Electric
Note 2
 
Significant Accounting Policies
 
DTE Energy and DTE Electric
Note 3
 
New Accounting Pronouncements
 
DTE Energy and DTE Electric
Note 4
 
Acquisition
 
DTE Energy
Note 5
 
Regulatory Matters
 
DTE Energy and DTE Electric
Note 6
 
Earnings per Share
 
DTE Energy
Note 7
 
Fair Value
 
DTE Energy and DTE Electric
Note 8
 
Financial and Other Derivative Instruments
 
DTE Energy and DTE Electric
Note 9
 
Long-Term Debt
 
DTE Energy and DTE Electric
Note 10
 
Short-Term Credit Arrangements and Borrowings
 
DTE Energy and DTE Electric
Note 11
 
Commitments and Contingencies
 
DTE Energy and DTE Electric
Note 12
 
Retirement Benefits and Trusteed Assets
 
DTE Energy and DTE Electric
Note 13
 
Segment and Related Information
 
DTE Energy

NOTE 1 ORGANIZATION AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION
Corporate Structure
DTE Energy owns the following businesses:
DTE Electric is a public utility engaged in the generation, purchase, distribution, and sale of electricity to approximately 2.2 million customers in southeastern Michigan;
DTE Gas is a public utility engaged in the purchase, storage, transportation, distribution, and sale of natural gas to approximately 1.3 million customers throughout Michigan and the sale of storage and transportation capacity; and
Other businesses involved in 1) natural gas pipelines, gathering, and storage; 2) power and industrial projects; and 3) energy marketing and trading operations.
DTE Electric and DTE Gas are regulated by the MPSC. Certain activities of DTE Electric and DTE Gas, as well as various other aspects of businesses under DTE Energy are regulated by the FERC. In addition, the Registrants are regulated by other federal and state regulatory agencies including the NRC, the EPA, the MDEQ, and for DTE Energy, the CFTC.
Basis of Presentation
The Consolidated Financial Statements should be read in conjunction with the Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in the combined DTE Energy and DTE Electric 2016 Annual Report on Form 10-K.
The accompanying Consolidated Financial Statements of the Registrants are prepared using accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. These accounting principles require management to use estimates and assumptions that impact reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses, and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities. Actual results may differ from the Registrants' estimates.
The Consolidated Financial Statements are unaudited but, in the Registrants' opinions include all adjustments necessary to present a fair statement of the results for the interim periods. All adjustments are of a normal recurring nature, except as otherwise disclosed in these Consolidated Financial Statements and Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements. 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 ending December 31, 2017 .

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DTE Energy Company — DTE Electric Company
Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) — (Continued)

The information in these combined notes relates to each of the Registrants as noted in the Index of Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements. However, DTE Electric does not make any representation as to information related solely to DTE Energy or the subsidiaries of DTE Energy other than itself.
Certain prior year balances for the Registrants were reclassified to match the current year's Consolidated Financial Statements presentation.
Principles of Consolidation
The Registrants consolidate all majority-owned subsidiaries and investments in entities in which they have controlling influence. Non-majority owned investments are accounted for using the equity method when the Registrants are able to significantly influence the operating policies of the investee. When the Registrants do not influence the operating policies of an investee, the cost method is used. These Consolidated Financial Statements also reflect the Registrants' proportionate interests in certain jointly-owned utility plants. The Registrants eliminate all intercompany balances and transactions.
The Registrants evaluate whether an entity is a VIE whenever reconsideration events occur. The Registrants consolidate VIEs for which they are the primary beneficiary. If a Registrant is not the primary beneficiary and an ownership interest is held, the VIE is accounted for under the equity method of accounting. When assessing the determination of the primary beneficiary, a Registrant considers all relevant facts and circumstances, including: the power, through voting or similar rights, to direct the activities of the VIE that most significantly impact the VIE's economic performance and the obligation to absorb the expected losses and/or the right to receive the expected returns of the VIE. The Registrants perform ongoing reassessments of all VIEs to determine if the primary beneficiary status has changed.
Legal entities within DTE Energy's Power and Industrial Projects segment enter into long-term contractual arrangements with customers to supply energy-related products or services. The entities are generally designed to pass-through the commodity risk associated with these contracts to the customers, with DTE Energy retaining operational and customer default risk. These entities generally are VIEs and consolidated when DTE Energy is the primary beneficiary. In addition, DTE Energy has interests in certain VIEs through which control of all significant activities is shared with partners, and therefore are accounted for under the equity method.
DTE Energy owns a 55% interest in SGG, which owns and operates midstream natural gas assets. SGG has contracts through which certain construction risk is designed to pass-through to the customers, with DTE Energy retaining operational and customer default risk. SGG is a VIE with DTE Energy as the primary beneficiary. See Note 4 to the Consolidated Financial Statements, " Acquisition ," for more information.
DTE Energy has variable interests in VIEs through certain of its long-term purchase and sale contracts. DTE Electric has variable interests in VIEs through certain of its long-term purchase contracts. As of June 30, 2017 , the carrying amount of assets and liabilities in DTE Energy's Consolidated Statements of Financial Position that relate to its variable interests under long-term purchase and sale contracts are predominantly related to working capital accounts and generally represent the amounts owed by or to DTE Energy for the deliveries associated with the current billing cycle under the contracts. As of June 30, 2017 , the carrying amount of assets and liabilities in DTE Electric's Consolidated Statements of Financial Position that relate to its variable interests under long-term purchase contracts are predominantly related to working capital accounts and generally represent the amounts owed by DTE Electric for the deliveries associated with the current billing cycle under the contracts. The Registrants have not provided any significant form of financial support associated with these long-term contracts. There is no significant potential exposure to loss as a result of DTE Energy's variable interests through these long-term purchase and sale contracts. In addition, there is no significant potential exposure to loss as a result of DTE Electric's variable interests through these long-term purchase contracts.
The maximum risk exposure for consolidated VIEs is reflected on the Registrants' Consolidated Statements of Financial Position. For non-consolidated VIEs, the maximum risk exposure is generally limited to its investment, notes receivable, and future funding commitments.

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DTE Energy Company — DTE Electric Company
Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) — (Continued)

The following table summarizes the major Consolidated Statements of Financial Position items for consolidated VIEs as of June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016 . All assets and liabilities of a consolidated VIE are presented where it has been determined that a consolidated VIE has either (1) assets that can be used only to settle obligations of the VIE or (2) liabilities for which creditors do not have recourse to the general credit of the primary beneficiary. VIEs, in which DTE Energy holds a majority voting interest and is the primary beneficiary, that meet the definition of a business and whose assets can be used for purposes other than the settlement of the VIE's obligations have been excluded from the table below.
 
June 30, 2017
 
December 31, 2016
 
SGG (a)
 
Other
 
Total
 
SGG (a)
 
Other
 
Total
 
(In millions)
ASSETS
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
$
33

 
$
15

 
$
48

 
$
36

 
$
27

 
$
63

Restricted cash

 
7

 
7

 

 
7

 
7

Accounts receivable
9

 
36

 
45

 
8

 
34

 
42

Inventories
3

 
62

 
65

 
3

 
112

 
115

Property, plant, and equipment, net
395

 
71

 
466

 
398

 
76

 
474

Goodwill
22

 

 
22

 
17

 

 
17

Intangible assets
580

 

 
580

 
586

 

 
586

Other current and long-term assets
1

 

 
1

 
1

 
1

 
2

 
$
1,043

 
$
191

 
$
1,234

 
$
1,049

 
$
257

 
$
1,306

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
LIABILITIES
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Accounts payable and accrued current liabilities
$
20

 
$
37

 
$
57

 
$
19

 
$
32

 
$
51

Current portion long-term debt, including capital leases

 
4

 
4

 

 
5

 
5

Mortgage bonds, notes, and other

 
3

 
3

 

 
5

 
5

Other current and long-term liabilities
2

 
15

 
17

 
2

 
15

 
17

 
$
22

 
$
59

 
$
81

 
$
21

 
$
57

 
$
78

_____________________________________
(a) Amounts shown are 100% of SGG's assets and liabilities, of which DTE Energy owns 55% .
Amounts for DTE Energy's non-consolidated VIEs are as follows:
 
June 30, 2017
 
December 31, 2016
 
(In millions)
Investments in equity method investees
$
182

 
$
187

Notes receivable
$
17

 
$
15

Future funding commitments
$
15

 
$
7



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DTE Energy Company — DTE Electric Company
Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) — (Continued)

NOTE 2 SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Other Income
The following is a summary of DTE Energy's Other income:
 
Three Months Ended June 30,
 
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
2017
 
2016
 
2017
 
2016
 
(In millions)
Equity earnings of equity method investees
$
25

 
$
20

 
$
51

 
$
35

Income from REF entities
22

 
20

 
40

 
39

Gains from trading securities
5

 
5

 
13

 
10

Allowance for equity funds used during construction
5

 
5

 
12

 
10

Contract services
4

 
5

 
8

 
11

Other
5

 
2

 
6

 
4

 
$
66

 
$
57

 
$
130

 
$
109

The following is a summary of DTE Electric's Other income:
 
Three Months Ended June 30,
 
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
2017
 
2016
 
2017
 
2016
 
(In millions)
Gains from trading securities allocated from DTE Energy
$
5

 
$
5

 
$
13

 
$
10

Contract services
5

 
5

 
9

 
11

Allowance for equity funds used during construction
4

 
5

 
10

 
9

Equity earnings of equity method investees
1

 
1

 
1

 
1

Other
2

 
1

 
3

 
2

 
$
17

 
$
17

 
$
36

 
$
33

Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
For the three and six months ended June 30, 2017 and 2016 , reclassifications out of Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) for the Registrants were not material. Changes in Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) are presented in DTE Energy's Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity and DTE Electric's Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholder's Equity.
Income Taxes
The effective tax rate of the Registrants are as follows:
 
Effective Tax Rate
 
Three Months Ended June 30,
 
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
2017
 
2016
 
2017
 
2016
DTE Energy
25
%
 
26
%
 
23
%
 
26
%
DTE Electric
35
%
 
36
%
 
35
%
 
36
%
The 3% decrease in DTE Energy's effective tax rate for the six months ended June 30, 2017 was primarily due to $13 million of excess tax benefits on stock-based compensation recognized in accordance with ASU 2016-09, Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting , which was adopted effective July 1, 2016.
DTE Energy's total amount of unrecognized tax benefits as of June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016 was $10 million . The amount, if recognized, that would favorably impact DTE Energy's effective tax rate as of June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016 was $6 million and $7 million , respectively. DTE Electric's total amount of unrecognized tax benefits as of June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016 was $13 million , of which $8 million , if recognized, would favorably impact its effective tax rate. The Registrants do not anticipate any material changes to the unrecognized tax benefits in the next twelve months.

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DTE Energy Company — DTE Electric Company
Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) — (Continued)

DTE Electric had income tax receivables with DTE Energy of $9 million at June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016 .
Unrecognized Compensation Costs
As of June 30, 2017 , DTE Energy had $83 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 1.60 years .
Allocated Stock-Based Compensation
DTE Electric received an allocation of costs from DTE Energy associated with stock-based compensation of $10 million and $9 million for the three months ended June 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively , while such allocation was $18 million and $19 million for the six months ended June 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively .

NOTE 3 NEW ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS
Recently Adopted Pronouncements
In July 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-11, Inventory (Topic 330), Simplifying the Measurement of Inventory . The ASU replaces the current lower of cost or market test with a lower of cost or net realizable value test when cost is determined on a first-in, first-out or average cost basis. The standard is effective for public entities for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016, and interim periods therein. It was applied prospectively. The Registrants adopted this ASU at January 1, 2017. The adoption of the ASU did not have a significant impact on the Registrants' Consolidated Financial Statements.
Recently Issued Pronouncements
In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606), as amended . The objectives of this ASU are to improve upon revenue recognition requirements by providing a single comprehensive model to determine the measurement of revenue and timing of recognition. The core principle is that an entity will recognize revenue to depict the transfer of goods or services to customers at an amount that the entity expects to be entitled to in exchange for those goods or services. This ASU also requires expanded qualitative and quantitative disclosures regarding the nature, amount, timing, and uncertainty of revenues and cash flows arising from contracts with customers. The standard is to be applied retrospectively. The Registrants will adopt the standard effective January 1, 2018. The Registrants are currently assessing the impact of the ASU, as amended, on their Consolidated Financial Statements as well as the transition method the Registrants will use to adopt the guidance. The Registrants have completed the preliminary evaluations of the impact of this guidance and do not expect the ASU to significantly affect results of operations for tariff-based sales, which represent a majority of the Registrants' revenues, and the remaining non-tariff revenues. The Registrants will continue to evaluate the impact of the ASU on existing revenue recognition policies and procedures and monitor the unresolved industry-related issues. The previously disclosed issue regarding contributions in aid of construction (CIAC) has been resolved, subject to finalization of implementation guidance. The Registrants do not expect CIAC to be in the scope of the ASU, therefore, the accounting will not change as a result of ASC 606. Based on recent developments in the industry-related issue resolution process, accounting for certain contracts where collectibility is in question is not expected to result in a significant change. The Registrants are evaluating information that would be useful for users of the Consolidated Financial Statements and have determined the ASU will result in additional disclosures for revenue compared to the current guidance.
In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842), a replacement of Leases (Topic 840) . This guidance requires a lessee to account for leases as finance or operating leases. Both leases will result in the lessee recognizing a right-of-use asset and a corresponding lease liability on its balance sheet, with differing methodology for income statement recognition. For lessors, the standard modifies the classification criteria and the accounting for sales-type and direct financing leases. Entities will classify leases to determine how to recognize lease-related revenue and expense. This standard is effective for public entities for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2018, and early adoption is permitted. The Registrants do not plan to early adopt the standard. A modified retrospective approach is required for leases existing or entered into after the beginning of the earliest comparative period in the Consolidated Financial Statements. The Registrants expect an increase in assets and liabilities, however, they are currently assessing the impact of this ASU on their Consolidated Financial Statements. This assessment includes monitoring unresolved utility industry implementation guidance.

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DTE Energy Company — DTE Electric Company
Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) — (Continued)

In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-13, Financial Instruments — Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments . The amendments in this update replace the incurred loss impairment methodology in current GAAP with a methodology that reflects expected credit losses and requires consideration of a broader range of reasonable and supportable information to inform credit loss estimates. Entities will apply the new guidance as a cumulative-effect adjustment to retained earnings as of the beginning of the first reporting period in which the guidance is adopted. The ASU is effective for the Registrants beginning after December 15, 2019, and interim periods therein. Early adoption is permitted. The Registrants are currently assessing the impact of this standard on their Consolidated Financial Statements.
In March 2017, the FASB issued ASU No. 2017-07, Compensation Retirement Benefits (Topic 715): Improving the Presentation of Net Periodic Pension Cost and Net Periodic Postretirement Benefit Cost. The amendments in this update require that an employer report the service cost component in the same line item or items as other compensation costs arising from services rendered by the pertinent employees during the period. The other components of net benefit cost are required to be presented in the income statement separately from the service cost component and outside income from operations. The amendments in this update also allow only the service cost component to be eligible for capitalization when applicable. The standard will be applied retrospectively for the presentation of the service cost component and the other components of net periodic pension cost and net periodic postretirement benefit cost in the income statement and prospectively for the capitalization of the service cost component of net periodic pension cost and net periodic postretirement benefit in assets. The ASU is effective for the Registrants beginning after December 15, 2017, including interim periods therein. Early adoption is permitted. The components of net periodic benefit costs (credits) for pension benefits and other postretirement benefits are disclosed in Note 12 to the Consolidated Financial Statements, " Retirement Benefits and Trusteed Assets ." The ASU will not have a significant impact on the Registrants' Consolidated Financial Statements.

NOTE 4 ACQUISITION
Gas Storage and Pipelines Acquisition
Effective October 1, 2016 , DTE Energy closed on the purchase of midstream natural gas assets in support of the strategy to continue to grow and earn competitive returns for shareholders. DTE Energy purchased 100% of AGS, located in Pennsylvania and West Virginia, and 40% of SGG, located in West Virginia, from M3 Midstream. In addition, DTE Energy purchased 15% of SGG from Vega Energy Partners, resulting in 55% total ownership of SGG by DTE Energy.
Consideration transferred for the entities acquired was approximately $1.2 billion paid in cash and the assumption of SGG debt of $204 million . The $204 million of debt was comprised of DTE Energy's 55% interest in SGG of $112 million and 45% related to noncontrolling interest partners of $92 million . The acquisition was financed through the issuance of equity units and senior notes. These entities are part of DTE Energy's Gas Storage and Pipelines segment which owns and manages a network of natural gas gathering, transmission, and storage facilities servicing the Midwest, Ontario, and Northeast markets. SGG has been deemed to be a VIE, and DTE Energy is the primary beneficiary. Thus, SGG's assets and liabilities are included in DTE Energy's Consolidated Statements of Financial Position. See Note 1 to the Consolidated Financial Statements, " Organization and Basis of Presentation ," for more information.
DTE Energy has applied purchase accounting to the acquired entities. The allocation of the purchase price included in the Consolidated Statements of Financial Position is preliminary and may be revised up to one year from the date of acquisition due to adjustments in the estimated fair value of the assets acquired and the liabilities assumed. The purchase price is subject to (i) final working capital settlement adjustments and (ii) resolution of any indemnification claims that might be deducted from the $130 million of cash consideration paid and held in escrow. As such, DTE Energy cannot estimate the potential amount of the additional revisions to the purchase price allocation in 2017. The excess purchase price over the fair value of net assets acquired was classified as goodwill. Through the second quarter of 2017, the final working capital adjustments and certain indemnification claims were settled, resulting in purchase accounting adjustments of approximately $5 million of additional goodwill. As of June 30, 2017 , total goodwill was approximately $273 million . The remaining cash consideration held in escrow as of June 30, 2017 was approximately $28 million . The factors contributing to the recognition of goodwill are based on various strategic benefits that are expected to be realized from the AGS and SGG acquisition. The acquisition provides DTE Energy with a platform for midstream growth and access to further investment opportunities in the Appalachian basin, an additional connection to the NEXUS Pipeline which should drive incremental volumes on the NEXUS Pipeline, and a new set of producer relationships that may lead to more partnering opportunities. The goodwill is expected to be deductible for income tax purposes.

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DTE Energy Company — DTE Electric Company
Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) — (Continued)

The preliminary allocation of the purchase price was based on estimated fair values of the AGS and SGG assets acquired and liabilities assumed at the date of acquisition, October 1, 2016 . The components of the preliminary purchase price allocation, inclusive of purchase accounting adjustments, are as follows:
 
(In millions)
Assets
 
Cash
$
83

Accounts receivable
24

Inventory
6

Property, plant, and equipment, net
730

Goodwill
273

Customer relationship intangibles
770

Other current assets
1

 
$
1,887

Liabilities
 
Accounts payable
$
19

Other current liabilities
14

Long-term debt
204

Other long-term liabilities
26

 
$
263

Less: Noncontrolling interest
392

Total cash consideration
$
1,232

The intangible assets recorded as a result of the acquisition pertain to existing customer relationships, which were valued at approximately $770 million as of the acquisition date. The fair value of the intangible assets acquired was estimated by applying the income approach. The income approach was based upon discounted projected future cash flows attributable to the existing contracts and agreements. The fair value measurement was based on significant unobservable inputs, including management estimates and assumptions, and thus represents a Level 3 measurement, pursuant to the applicable accounting guidance. Key estimates and inputs included revenue and expense projections and discount rates based on the risks associated with the entities. The intangible assets are amortized on a straight-line basis over a period of 40 years , which is based on the number of years the assets are expected to economically contribute to the business. The expected economic benefit incorporates existing customer contracts with a weighted-average amortization life of 10 years and expected renewal rates, based on the estimated volume and production lives of gas resources in the region.
The fair value of the noncontrolling interest in the table above was derived based on the purchase price DTE Energy paid for the 55% interest in SGG.
DTE Energy evaluated pre-acquisition contingencies relating to AGS and SGG that existed as of the acquisition date. Based on the evaluation, DTE Energy determined that $39 million of certain pre-acquisition contingencies, related to repairing existing rights-of-way, are probable in nature and estimable as of the acquisition date. Accordingly, DTE Energy recorded its best estimates for these contingencies as part of the purchase accounting for AGS and SGG.
DTE Energy incurred $15 million of direct transaction costs for the year ended December 31, 2016. These costs were primarily related to advisory fees and included in Operation and maintenance in DTE Energy's 2016 Consolidated Statements of Operations.
DTE Energy's 2016 Consolidated Statements of Operations included Operating Revenues — Non-utility operations of $39 million and Net Income of $4 million associated with the acquired entities for the three-month period following the acquisition date, excluding the $15 million transaction costs described above. The pro forma financial information was not presented for DTE Energy because the effects of the acquisition were not material to the Consolidated Statements of Operations.


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DTE Energy Company — DTE Electric Company
Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) — (Continued)

NOTE 5 REGULATORY MATTERS
2016 Electric Rate Case Filing
DTE Electric filed a rate case with the MPSC on February 1, 2016 requesting an increase in base rates of $344 million based on a projected twelve-month period ending July 31, 2017. On August 1, 2016, DTE Electric self-implemented a base rate increase of $245 million . On January 31, 2017, the MPSC issued an order approving an annual revenue increase of $184 million for service rendered on or after February 7, 2017. The MPSC authorized a return on equity of 10.1% . On April 28, 2017, DTE Electric filed to refund its customers their pro-rata share of the revenue collected through the self-implementation surcharge in effect from August 1, 2016 through February 7, 2017. As of June 30, 2017 , DTE Electric has recorded a refund liability of $37 million , representing the total estimated refund due to customers, inclusive of interest.
2017 Electric Rate Case Filing
DTE Electric filed a rate case with the MPSC on April 19, 2017 requesting an increase in base rates of $231 million based on a projected twelve-month period ending October 31, 2018. The requested increase in base rates is primarily due to an increase in net plant resulting from infrastructure investments, environmental compliance, and reliability improvement projects. The rate filing also includes projected changes in sales, operation and maintenance expenses, and working capital. The rate filing also requests an increase in return on equity from 10.1% to 10.5% on capital structure. To mitigate the impact to its customers regarding ASU No. 2017-07, Compensation Retirement Benefits (Topic 715), DTE Electric suggested regulatory accounting treatment for the pension and postretirement cost components previously included as capital overhead. If the MPSC adopts DTE Electric's suggestion, the rate request will be reduced. For further discussion of ASU No. 2017-07, see Note 3 to the Consolidated Financial Statements, " New Accounting Pronouncements ." DTE Electric anticipates self-implementing a rate increase in November 2017, with an MPSC order expected by April 2018.
PSCR Proceedings
The PSCR process is designed to allow DTE Electric to recover all of its power supply costs if incurred under reasonable and prudent policies and practices. DTE Electric's power supply costs include fuel and related transportation costs, purchased and net interchange power costs, NOx and SO 2 emission allowances costs, urea costs, transmission costs, MISO, and other related costs. The MPSC reviews these costs, policies, and practices for prudence in annual plan and reconciliation filings.
2015 PSCR Year — In March 2016, DTE Electric filed its 2015 PSCR reconciliation that included the recovery of approximately $13 million of costs related to the pass through of a billing adjustment associated with a previous MPSC ordered customer refund. On July 12, 2017, the MPSC issued an order that disallowed recovery of this 2015 PSCR billing adjustment pass through of approximately $16 million , inclusive of interest. DTE Electric recorded the impact of this disallowance in the second quarter of 2017.


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DTE Energy Company — DTE Electric Company
Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) — (Continued)

NOTE 6 EARNINGS PER SHARE
Basic earnings per share is calculated by dividing the net income, adjusted for income allocated to participating securities, by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per share reflect the dilution that would occur if any potentially dilutive instruments were exercised or converted into common shares. DTE Energy’s participating securities are restricted shares under the stock incentive program that contain rights to receive non-forfeitable dividends. Equity units, performance shares, and stock options do not receive cash dividends; as such, these awards are not considered participating securities.
The following is a reconciliation of DTE Energy's basic and diluted income per share calculation:
 
Three Months Ended June 30,
 
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
2017
 
2016
 
2017
 
2016
 
(In millions, except per share amounts)
Basic Earnings per Share
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net Income Attributable to DTE Energy Company
$
177

 
$
152

 
$
577

 
$
399

Less: Allocation of earnings to net restricted stock awards

 

 
1

 
1

Net income available to common shareholders — basic
$
177

 
$
152

 
$
576

 
$
398

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Average number of common shares outstanding
179

 
179

 
179

 
179

Basic Earnings per Common Share
$
0.99

 
$
0.84

 
$
3.21

 
$
2.22

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Diluted Earnings per Share
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net Income Attributable to DTE Energy Company
$
177

 
$
152

 
$
577

 
$
399

Less: Allocation of earnings to net restricted stock awards

 

 
1

 
1

Net income available to common shareholders — diluted
$
177

 
$
152

 
$
576

 
$
398

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Average number of common shares outstanding
179

 
179

 
179

 
179

Incremental shares attributable to:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Average dilutive performance share awards and stock options (a)

 
1

 

 
1

Average number of common shares outstanding — diluted
179

 
180

 
179

 
180

Diluted Earnings per Common Share
$
0.99

 
$
0.84

 
$
3.21

 
$
2.22

_______________________________________
(a)
The 2016 equity units are potentially dilutive securities but were excluded from the calculation of diluted EPS for the three and six months ended June 30, 2017 , as the dilutive stock price threshold was not met.


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DTE Energy Company — DTE Electric Company
Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) — (Continued)

NOTE 7 FAIR VALUE
Fair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date in a principal or most advantageous market. Fair value is a market-based measurement that is determined based on inputs, which refer broadly to assumptions that market participants use in pricing assets or liabilities. These inputs can be readily observable, market corroborated, or generally unobservable inputs. The Registrants make certain assumptions they believe that market participants would use in pricing assets or liabilities, including assumptions about risk, and the risks inherent in the inputs to valuation techniques. Credit risk of the Registrants and their counterparties is incorporated in the valuation of assets and liabilities through the use of credit reserves, the impact of which was immaterial at June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016 . The Registrants believe they use valuation techniques that maximize the use of observable market-based inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs.
A fair value hierarchy has been established that prioritizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value in three broad levels. The fair value hierarchy gives the highest priority to quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (Level 1) and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs (Level 3). In some cases, the inputs used to measure fair value might fall in different levels of the fair value hierarchy. All assets and liabilities are required to be classified in their entirety based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement in its entirety. Assessing the significance of a particular input may require judgment considering factors specific to the asset or liability, and may affect the valuation of the asset or liability and its placement within the fair value hierarchy. The Registrants classify fair value balances based on the fair value hierarchy defined as follows:
Level 1 — Consists of unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the Registrants have the ability to access as of the reporting date.
Level 2 — Consists of inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1 that are directly observable for the asset or liability or indirectly observable through corroboration with observable market data.
Level 3 — Consists of unobservable inputs for assets or liabilities whose fair value is estimated based on internally developed models or methodologies using inputs that are generally less readily observable and supported by little, if any, market activity at the measurement date. Unobservable inputs are developed based on the best available information and subject to cost-benefit constraints.

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DTE Energy Company — DTE Electric Company
Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) — (Continued)

The following table presents assets and liabilities for DTE Energy measured and recorded at fair value on a recurring basis:
 
June 30, 2017
 
December 31, 2016
 
Level
1
 
Level
2
 
Level
3
 
Netting (a)
 
Net Balance
 
Level
1
 
Level
2
 
Level
3
 
Netting (a)
 
Net Balance
 
(In millions)
Assets:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash equivalents (b)
$
15

 
$
3

 
$

 
$

 
$
18

 
$
14

 
$
3

 
$

 
$

 
$
17

Nuclear decommissioning trusts (c)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Equity securities
911

 

 

 

 
911

 
887

 

 

 

 
887

Fixed income securities
9

 
470

 

 

 
479

 
11

 
414

 

 

 
425

Cash equivalents
2

 

 

 

 
2

 
8

 

 

 

 
8

Other investments (d)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Equity securities
114

 

 

 

 
114

 
104

 

 

 

 
104

Fixed income securities
65

 

 

 

 
65

 
61

 

 

 

 
61

Derivative assets
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commodity Contracts
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Natural Gas
74

 
96

 
56

 
(155
)
 
71

 
216

 
79

 
53

 
(306
)
 
42

Electricity

 
206

 
60

 
(207
)
 
59

 

 
154

 
39

 
(157
)
 
36

Other

 

 
8

 

 
8

 

 

 
2

 

 
2

Foreign currency exchange contracts

 
3

 

 
(2
)
 
1

 

 
6

 

 
(5
)
 
1

Total derivative assets
74

 
305

 
124


(364
)
 
139

 
216

 
239

 
94

 
(468
)
 
81

Total
$
1,190

 
$
778

 
$
124


$
(364
)
 
$
1,728

 
$
1,301

 
$
656

 
$
94

 
$
(468
)
 
$
1,583

Liabilities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Derivative liabilities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commodity Contracts
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Natural Gas
$
(74
)
 
$
(69
)
 
$
(73
)
 
$
156

 
$
(60
)
 
$
(226
)
 
$
(86
)
 
$
(149
)
 
$
321

 
$
(140
)
Electricity

 
(214
)
 
(54
)
 
227

 
(41
)
 

 
(159
)
 
(30
)
 
163

 
(26
)
Other

 

 
(3
)
 
3

 

 

 

 
(3
)
 
2

 
(1
)
Foreign currency exchange contracts

 
(2
)
 

 
1

 
(1
)
 

 
(3
)
 

 
3

 

Total derivative liabilities
(74
)
 
(285
)
 
(130
)
 
387

 
(102
)
 
(226
)
 
(248
)
 
(182
)
 
489

 
(167
)
Total
$
(74
)
 
$
(285
)
 
$
(130
)
 
$
387

 
$
(102
)
 
$
(226
)
 
$
(248
)
 
$
(182
)
 
$
489

 
$
(167
)
Net Assets (Liabilities) at end of period
$
1,116

 
$
493

 
$
(6
)
 
$
23

 
$
1,626

 
$
1,075

 
$
408

 
$
(88
)
 
$
21

 
$
1,416

Assets:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Current
$
74

 
$
225

 
$
74

 
$
(274
)
 
$
99

 
$
205

 
$
199

 
$
60

 
$
(400
)
 
$
64

Noncurrent
1,116

 
553

 
50

 
(90
)
 
1,629

 
1,096

 
457

 
34

 
(68
)
 
1,519

Total Assets
$
1,190

 
$
778

 
$
124

 
$
(364
)
 
$
1,728

 
$
1,301

 
$
656

 
$
94

 
$
(468
)
 
$
1,583

Liabilities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Current
$
(61
)
 
$
(215
)
 
$
(58
)
 
$
295

 
$
(39
)
 
$
(203
)
 
$
(211
)
 
$
(79
)
 
$
424

 
$
(69
)
Noncurrent
(13
)
 
(70
)
 
(72
)
 
92

 
(63
)
 
(23
)
 
(37
)
 
(103
)
 
65

 
(98
)
Total Liabilities
$
(74
)
 
$
(285
)
 
$
(130
)
 
$
387

 
$
(102
)
 
$
(226
)
 
$
(248
)
 
$
(182
)
 
$
489

 
$
(167
)
Net Assets (Liabilities) at end of period
$
1,116

 
$
493

 
$
(6
)
 
$
23

 
$
1,626

 
$
1,075

 
$
408

 
$
(88
)
 
$
21

 
$
1,416

_______________________________________
(a)
Amounts represent the impact of master netting agreements that allow DTE Energy to net gain and loss positions and cash collateral held or placed with the same counterparties.
(b)
At June 30, 2017 , available-for-sale securities of $18 million , included $7 million and $11 million of cash equivalents included in Restricted cash and Other investments on DTE Energy's Consolidated Statements of Financial Position, respectively. At December 31, 2016 , available-for-sale securities of $17 million , included $7 million and $10 million of cash equivalents included in Restricted cash and Other investments on DTE Energy's Consolidated Statements of Financial Position, respectively.
(c)
At June 30, 2017 , the Nuclear Decommissioning Master Trust had outstanding commitments to invest in private equity investments of approximately $15 million . These commitments will be funded by existing nuclear decommissioning trust funds.
(d)
Excludes cash surrender value of life insurance investments.

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DTE Energy Company — DTE Electric Company
Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) — (Continued)

The following table presents assets for DTE Electric measured and recorded at fair value on a recurring basis as of:
 
June 30, 2017
 
December 31, 2016
 
Level 1
 
Level 2
 
Level 3
 
Net Balance
 
Level 1
 
Level 2
 
Level 3
 
Net Balance
 
(In millions)
Assets:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash equivalents (a)
$
8

 
$
3

 
$

 
$
11

 
$
8

 
$
3

 
$

 
$
11

Nuclear decommissioning trusts (b)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Equity securities
911

 

 

 
911

 
887

 

 

 
887

Fixed income securities
9

 
470

 

 
479

 
11

 
414

 

 
425

Cash equivalents
2

 

 

 
2

 
8

 

 

 
8

Other investments
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Equity securities
9

 

 

 
9

 
9

 

 

 
9

Derivative assets — FTRs

 

 
8

 
8

 

 

 
2

 
2

Total
$
939

 
$
473

 
$
8

 
$
1,420

 
$
923

 
$
417

 
$
2

 
$
1,342

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Assets:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Current
$
8

 
$
3

 
$
8

 
$
19

 
$
8

 
$
3

 
$
2

 
$
13

Noncurrent
931

 
470

 

 
1,401

 
915

 
414

 

 
1,329

Total Assets
$
939

 
$
473

 
$
8

 
$
1,420

 
$
923

 
$
417

 
$
2

 
$
1,342

_______________________________________
(a)
At June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016 , available-for-sale securities of $11 million consisted of cash equivalents included in Other investments on DTE Electric's Consolidated Statements of Financial Position, respectively.
(b)
At June 30, 2017 , the Nuclear Decommissioning Master Trust had outstanding commitments to invest in private equity investments of approximately $15 million . These commitments will be funded by existing nuclear decommissioning trust funds.
Cash Equivalents
Cash equivalents include investments with maturities of three months or less when purchased. The cash equivalents shown in the fair value table are comprised of short-term investments and money market funds.
Nuclear Decommissioning Trusts and Other Investments
The nuclear decommissioning trusts and other investments hold debt and equity securities directly and indirectly through institutional mutual funds and commingled funds. Exchange-traded debt and equity securities held directly are valued using quoted market prices in actively traded markets. Non-exchange-traded fixed income securities are valued based upon quotations available from brokers or pricing services. The institutional mutual funds hold exchange-traded equity or debt securities (exchange and non-exchange traded) and are valued based on publicly available NAVs. A primary price source is identified by asset type, class, or issue for each security. The trustee monitors prices supplied by pricing services and may use a supplemental price source or change the primary price source of a given security if the trustee determines that another price source is considered to be preferable. The Registrants have obtained an understanding of how these prices are derived, including the nature and observability of the inputs used in deriving such prices. Additionally, the Registrants selectively corroborate the fair value of securities by comparison of market-based price sources. Investment policies and procedures are determined by DTE Energy's Trust Investments Department which reports to DTE Energy's Vice President and Treasurer.

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DTE Energy Company — DTE Electric Company
Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) — (Continued)

Derivative Assets and Liabilities
Derivative assets and liabilities are comprised of physical and financial derivative contracts, including futures, forwards, options, and swaps that are both exchange-traded and over-the-counter traded contracts. Various inputs are used to value derivatives depending on the type of contract and availability of market data. Exchange-traded derivative contracts are valued using quoted prices in active markets. The Registrants consider the following criteria in determining whether a market is considered active: frequency in which pricing information is updated, variability in pricing between sources or over time, and the availability of public information. Other derivative contracts are valued based upon a variety of inputs including commodity market prices, broker quotes, interest rates, credit ratings, default rates, market-based seasonality, and basis differential factors. The Registrants monitor the prices that are supplied by brokers and pricing services and may use a supplemental price source or change the primary price source of an index if prices become unavailable or another price source is determined to be more representative of fair value. The Registrants have obtained an understanding of how these prices are derived. Additionally, the Registrants selectively corroborate the fair value of their transactions by comparison of market-based price sources. Mathematical valuation models are used for derivatives for which external market data is not readily observable, such as contracts which extend beyond the actively traded reporting period. The Registrants have established a Risk Management Committee whose responsibilities include directly or indirectly ensuring all valuation methods are applied in accordance with predefined policies. The development and maintenance of the Registrants' forward price curves has been assigned to DTE Energy's Risk Management Department, which is separate and distinct from the trading functions within DTE Energy.
The following tables present the fair value reconciliation of Level 3 assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis for DTE Energy:
 
Three Months Ended June 30, 2017
 
Three Months Ended June 30, 2016
 
Natural Gas
 
Electricity
 
Other
 
Total
 
Natural Gas
 
Electricity
 
Other
 
Total
 
(In millions)
Net Liabilities as of March 31
$
(15
)
 
$
(6
)
 
$
(2
)
 
$
(23
)
 
$
(34
)
 
$
(16
)
 
$
(7
)
 
$
(57
)
Transfers into Level 3 from Level 2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Transfers from Level 3 into Level 2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total gains (losses)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Included in earnings
(6
)
 
21

 

 
15

 
(36
)
 
12

 
2

 
(22
)
Recorded in Regulatory liabilities

 

 
11

 
11

 

 

 
6

 
6

Purchases, issuances, and settlements
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Purchases

 

 

 

 

 
1

 

 
1

Settlements
4

 
(9
)
 
(4
)
 
(9
)
 
8

 
(3
)
 
(2
)
 
3

Net Assets (Liabilities) as of June 30
$
(17
)
 
$
6

 
$
5

 
$
(6
)
 
$
(62
)
 
$
(6
)
 
$
(1
)
 
$
(69
)
The amount of total gains (losses) included in Net Income attributed to the change in unrealized gains (losses) related to assets and liabilities held at June 30, 2017 and 2016 and reflected in Operating Revenues — Non-utility operations and Fuel, purchased power, and gas — non-utility in DTE Energy's Consolidated Statements of Operations
$
(20
)
 
$
20

 
$

 
$

 
$
(41
)
 
$
(4
)
 
$
2

 
$
(43
)

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DTE Energy Company — DTE Electric Company
Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) — (Continued)

 
Six Months Ended June 30, 2017
 
Six Months Ended June 30, 2016
 
Natural Gas
 
Electricity
 
Other
 
Total
 
Natural Gas
 
Electricity
 
Other
 
Total
 
(In millions)
Net Assets (Liabilities) as of December 31
$
(96
)
 
$
9

 
$
(1
)
 
$
(88
)
 
$
(5
)
 
$
6

 
$
(5
)
 
$
(4
)
Transfers into Level 3 from Level 2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Transfers from Level 3 into Level 2

 

 

 

 
(1
)
 

 

 
(1
)
Total gains (losses)
 
 
 
 
 
 


 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Included in earnings
46

 
11

 
1

 
58

 
(56
)
 
(46
)
 
1

 
(101
)
Recorded in Regulatory liabilities

 

 
13

 
13

 

 

 
4

 
4

Purchases, issuances, and settlements
 
 
 
 
 
 


 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Issuances

 

 

 

 

 
1

 

 
1

Settlements
33

 
(14
)
 
(8
)
 
11

 

 
33

 
(1
)
 
32

Net Assets (Liabilities) as of June 30
$
(17
)
 
$
6

 
$
5

 
$
(6
)
 
$
(62
)
 
$
(6
)
 
$
(1
)
 
$
(69
)
The amount of total gains (losses) included in Net Income attributed to the change in unrealized gains (losses) related to assets and liabilities held at June 30, 2017 and 2016 and reflected in Operating Revenues — Non-utility operations and Fuel, purchased power, and gas — non-utility in DTE Energy's Consolidated Statements of Operations
$
16

 
$
17

 
$
(1
)
 
$
32

 
$
(113
)
 
$
(7
)
 
$
1

 
$
(119
)
The following table presents the fair value reconciliation of Level 3 assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis for DTE Electric:
 
Three Months Ended June 30,
 
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
2017
 
2016
 
2017
 
2016
 
(In millions)
Net Assets as of beginning of period
$
1

 
$
1

 
$
2

 
$
3

Change in fair value recorded in Regulatory liabilities
11

 
6

 
13

 
4

Purchases, issuances, and settlements
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Settlements
(4
)
 
(3
)
 
(7
)
 
(3
)
Net Assets as of June 30
$
8

 
$
4

 
$
8

 
$
4

The amount of total gains (losses) included in Regulatory liabilities attributed to the change in unrealized gains (losses) related to assets held at June 30, 2017 and 2016 and reflected in DTE Electric's Consolidated Statements of Financial Position
$
8

 
$
4

 
$
8

 
$
4

Derivatives are transferred between levels primarily due to changes in the source data used to construct price curves as a result of changes in market liquidity. Transfers in and transfers out are reflected as if they had occurred at the beginning of the period.
There were no transfers between Levels 1 and 2 for the Registrants during the three and six months ended June 30, 2017 and 2016 , and there were no transfers from or into Level 3 for DTE Electric during the same periods.
The following tables present the unobservable inputs related to DTE Energy's Level 3 assets and liabilities:
 
 
June 30, 2017
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commodity Contracts
 
Derivative Assets
 
Derivative Liabilities
 
Valuation Techniques
 
Unobservable Input
 
Range
 
Weighted Average
 
 
(In millions)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Natural Gas
 
$
56

 
$
(73
)
 
Discounted Cash Flow
 
Forward basis price (per MMBtu)
 
$
(1.30
)
 
$
6.35
/MMBtu
 
$
(0.08
)/MMBtu
Electricity
 
$
60

 
$
(54
)
 
Discounted Cash Flow
 
Forward basis price (per MWh)
 
$
(4
)
 
$
8
/MWh
 
$
1
/MWh

30


DTE Energy Company — DTE Electric Company
Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) — (Continued)

 
 
December 31, 2016
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commodity Contracts
 
Derivative Assets
 
Derivative Liabilities
 
Valuation Techniques
 
Unobservable Input
 
Range
 
Weighted Average
 
 
(In millions)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Natural Gas
 
$
53

 
$
(149
)
 
Discounted Cash Flow
 
Forward basis price (per MMBtu)
 
$
(1.00
)
 
$
7.90
/MMBtu
 
$
(0.05
)/MMBtu
Electricity
 
$
39

 
$
(30
)
 
Discounted Cash Flow
 
Forward basis price (per MWh)
 
$
(6
)
 
$
12
/MWh
 
$
1
/MWh
The unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurement of the electricity and natural gas commodity types consist of inputs that are less observable due in part to lack of available broker quotes, supported by little, if any, market activity at the measurement date or are based on internally developed models. Certain basis prices (i.e., the difference in pricing between two locations) included in the valuation of natural gas and electricity contracts were deemed unobservable.
The inputs listed above would have a direct impact on the fair values of the above security types if they were adjusted. A significant increase (decrease) in the basis price would result in a higher (lower) fair value for long positions, with offsetting impacts to short positions.
Fair Value of Financial Instruments
The fair value of financial instruments included in the table below is determined by using quoted market prices when available. When quoted prices are not available, pricing services may be used to determine the fair value with reference to observable interest rate indexes. The Registrants have obtained an understanding of how the fair values are derived. The Registrants also selectively corroborate the fair value of their transactions by comparison of market-based price sources. Discounted cash flow analyses based upon estimated current borrowing rates are also used to determine fair value when quoted market prices are not available. The fair values of notes receivable, excluding capital leases, and notes payable are generally estimated using discounted cash flow techniques that incorporate market interest rates as well as assumptions about the remaining life of the loans and credit risk. Depending on the information available, other valuation techniques may be used that rely on internal assumptions and models. Valuation policies and procedures for the Registrants are determined by DTE Energy's Treasury Department which reports to DTE Energy's Vice President and Treasurer and DTE Energy's Controller's Department which reports to DTE Energy's Vice President and Controller.
The following table presents the carrying amount and fair value of financial instruments for DTE Energy:
 
June 30, 2017
 
December 31, 2016
 
Carrying
 
Fair Value
 
Carrying
 
Fair Value
 
Amount
 
Level 1
 
Level 2
 
Level 3
 
Amount
 
Level 1
 
Level 2
 
Level 3
 
(In millions)
Notes receivable, excluding capital leases
$
33

 
$

 
$

 
$
33

 
$
36

 
$

 
$

 
$
36

Dividends payable
$
296

 
$
296

 
$

 
$

 
$
148

 
$
148

 
$

 
$

Short-term borrowings
$
420

 
$

 
$
420

 
$

 
$
499

 
$

 
$
499

 
$

Notes payable — Other (a)
$
17

 
$

 
$

 
$
17

 
$
17

 
$

 
$

 
$
17

Long-term debt (b)
$
11,762

 
$
1,553

 
$
10,241

 
$
830

 
$
11,270

 
$
1,465

 
$
9,384

 
$
1,056

_______________________________________
(a)
Included in Current Liabilities — Other and Other Liabilities — Other on DTE Energy's Consolidated Statements of Financial Position.
(b)
Includes debt due within one year , unamortized debt discounts, premiums, and issuance costs. Excludes Capital lease obligations.

31


DTE Energy Company — DTE Electric Company
Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) — (Continued)

The following table presents the carrying amount and fair value of financial instruments for DTE Electric:
 
June 30, 2017
 
December 31, 2016
 
Carrying
 
Fair Value
 
Carrying
 
Fair Value
 
Amount
 
Level 1
 
Level 2
 
Level 3
 
Amount
 
Level 1
 
Level 2
 
Level 3
 
(In millions)
Notes receivable, excluding capital leases
$

 
$

 
$

 
$

 
$
5

 
$

 
$

 
$
5

Short-term borrowings — affiliates
$
78

 
$

 
$

 
$
78

 
$
117

 
$

 
$

 
$
117

Short-term borrowings — other
$
326

 
$

 
$
326

 
$

 
$
62

 
$

 
$
62

 
$

Notes payable — Other (a)
$
5

 
$

 
$

 
$
5

 
$
6

 
$

 
$

 
$
6

Long-term debt (b)
$
5,880

 
$

 
$
6,214

 
$
160

 
$
5,878

 
$

 
$
6,026

 
$
264

_______________________________________
(a)
Included in Current Liabilities — Other and Other Liabilities — Other on DTE Electric's Consolidated Statements of Financial Position.
(b)
Includes debt due within one year , unamortized debt discounts, and issuance costs. Excludes Capital lease obligations.
For further fair value information on financial and derivative instruments, see Note 8 to the Consolidated Financial Statements, " Financial and Other Derivative Instruments ."
Nuclear Decommissioning Trust Funds
DTE Electric has a legal obligation to decommission its nuclear power plants following the expiration of its operating licenses. This obligation is reflected as an Asset retirement obligation on DTE Electric's Consolidated Statements of Financial Position. Rates approved by the MPSC provide for the recovery of decommissioning costs of Fermi 2 and the disposal of low-level radioactive waste.
The following table summarizes DTE Electric's fair value of the nuclear decommissioning trust fund assets:
 
June 30, 2017
 
December 31, 2016
 
(In millions)
Fermi 2
$
1,377

 
$
1,291

Fermi 1
3

 
3

Low-level radioactive waste
12

 
26

Total
$
1,392

 
$
1,320

The costs of securities sold are determined on the basis of specific identification. The following table sets forth DTE Electric's gains and losses and proceeds from the sale of securities by the nuclear decommissioning trust funds:
 
Three Months Ended June 30,
 
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
2017
 
2016
 
2017
 
2016
 
(In millions)
Realized gains
$
26

 
$
37

 
$
49

 
$
46

Realized losses
$
(8
)
 
$
(25
)
 
$
(16
)
 
$
(40
)
Proceeds from sale of securities
$
311

 
$
481

 
$
705

 
$
741

Realized gains and losses from the sale of securities for Fermi 2 are recorded to the Regulatory asset and Nuclear decommissioning liability. Realized gains and losses from the sale of securities for low-level radioactive waste funds are recorded to the Nuclear decommissioning liability.

32


DTE Energy Company — DTE Electric Company
Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) — (Continued)

The following table sets forth DTE Electric's fair value and unrealized gains and losses for the nuclear decommissioning trust funds:
 
June 30, 2017
 
December 31, 2016
 
Fair
Value
 
Unrealized
Gains
 
Unrealized
Losses
 
Fair
Value
 
Unrealized
Gains
 
Unrealized
Losses
 
(In millions)
Equity securities
$
911

 
$
257

 
$
(38
)
 
$
887

 
$
222

 
$
(46
)
Fixed income securities
479

 
14

 
(3
)
 
425

 
11

 
(5
)
Cash equivalents
2

 

 

 
8

 

 

 
$
1,392

 
$
271

 
$
(41
)
 
$
1,320

 
$
233

 
$
(51
)
The following table summarizes the fair value of the fixed income securities held in nuclear decommissioning trust funds by contractual maturity:
 
June 30, 2017
 
(In millions)
Due within one year
$
15

Due after one through five years
99

Due after five through ten years
103

Due after ten years
262

 
$
479

Securities held in the Nuclear decommissioning trust funds are classified as available-for-sale. As DTE Electric does not have the ability to hold impaired investments for a period of time sufficient to allow for the anticipated recovery of market value, all unrealized losses are considered to be other-than-temporary impairments.
Unrealized losses incurred by the Fermi 2 trust are recognized as a Regulatory asset and Nuclear decommissioning liability. Unrealized losses on the low-level radioactive waste funds are recognized as a Nuclear decommissioning liability.
Other Securities
At June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016 , the Registrants' securities were comprised primarily of money market and equity securities. There were no unrealized losses on available-for-sale securities which were reclassified out of Other comprehensive income (loss) and realized into Net Income for DTE Energy or DTE Electric during the three and six months ended June 30, 2017 and 2016 . For the three months ended June 30, 2017 and 2016 , gains related to trading securities held at June 30, 2017 and 2016 were $5 million for the Registrants. For the six months ended June 30, 2017 and 2016 , gains related to trading securities held at June 30, 2017 and 2016 were $13 million and $10 million , respectively, for the Registrants. The trading gains or losses related to the Rabbi Trust assets, included in Other investments at DTE Energy, are allocated from DTE Energy to DTE Electric.

NOTE 8 FINANCIAL AND OTHER DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS
The Registrants recognize all derivatives at their fair value as Derivative assets or liabilities on their respective Consolidated Statements of Financial Position unless they qualify for certain scope exceptions, including the normal purchases and normal sales exception. Further, derivatives that qualify and are designated for hedge accounting are classified as either hedges of a forecasted transaction or the variability of cash flows to be received or paid related to a recognized asset or liability (cash flow hedge); or as hedges of the fair value of a recognized asset or liability or of an unrecognized firm commitment (fair value hedge). For cash flow hedges, the portion of the derivative gain or loss that is effective in offsetting the change in the value of the underlying exposure is deferred in Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) and later reclassified into earnings when the underlying transaction occurs. Gains or losses from the ineffective portion of cash flow hedges are recognized in earnings immediately. For fair value hedges, changes in fair values for the derivative and hedged item are recognized in earnings each period. For derivatives that do not qualify or are not designated for hedge accounting, changes in fair value are recognized in earnings each period.

33


DTE Energy Company — DTE Electric Company
Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) — (Continued)

The Registrants’ primary market risk exposure is associated with commodity prices, credit, and interest rates. The Registrants have risk management policies to monitor and manage market risks. The Registrants use derivative instruments to manage some of the exposure. DTE Energy uses derivative instruments for trading purposes in its Energy Trading segment. Contracts classified as derivative instruments include electricity, natural gas, oil, certain coal forwards, futures, options, swaps, and foreign currency exchange contracts. Items not classified as derivatives include natural gas inventory, pipeline transportation contracts, renewable energy credits, and natural gas storage assets.
DTE Electric  — DTE Electric generates, purchases, distributes, and sells electricity. DTE Electric uses forward energy contracts to manage changes in the price of electricity and fuel. Substantially all of these contracts meet the normal purchases and normal sales exception and are therefore accounted for under the accrual method. Other derivative contracts are MTM and recoverable through the PSCR mechanism when settled. This results in the deferral of unrealized gains and losses as Regulatory assets or liabilities until realized.
DTE Gas — DTE Gas purchases, stores, transports, distributes, and sells natural gas, and sells storage and transportation capacity. DTE Gas has fixed-priced contracts for portions of its expected natural gas supply requirements through March 2020. Substantially all of these contracts meet the normal purchases and normal sales exception and are therefore accounted for under the accrual method. DTE Gas may also sell forward transportation and storage capacity contracts. Forward transportation and storage contracts are generally not derivatives and are therefore accounted for under the accrual method.
Gas Storage and Pipelines — This segment is primarily engaged in services related to the gathering, transportation, and storage of natural gas. Primarily fixed-priced contracts are used in the marketing and management of transportation and storage services. Generally, these contracts are not derivatives and are therefore accounted for under the accrual method.
Power and Industrial Projects  — This segment manages and operates energy and pulverized coal projects, a coke battery, reduced emissions fuel projects, landfill gas recovery, and power generation assets. Primarily fixed-price contracts are used in the marketing and management of the segment assets. These contracts are generally not derivatives and are therefore accounted for under the accrual method.
Energy Trading — Commodity Price Risk — Energy Trading markets and trades electricity, natural gas physical products, and energy financial instruments, and provides energy and asset management services utilizing energy commodity derivative instruments. Forwards, futures, options, and swap agreements are used to manage exposure to the risk of market price and volume fluctuations in its operations. These derivatives are accounted for by recording changes in fair value to earnings unless hedge accounting criteria are met.
Energy Trading — Foreign Currency Exchange Risk — Energy Trading has foreign currency exchange forward contracts to economically hedge fixed Canadian dollar commitments existing under natural gas and power purchase and sale contracts and natural gas transportation contracts. Energy Trading enters into these contracts to mitigate price volatility with respect to fluctuations of the Canadian dollar relative to the U.S. dollar. These derivatives are accounted for by recording changes in fair value to earnings unless hedge accounting criteria are met.
Corporate and Other — Interest Rate Risk — DTE Energy may use interest rate swaps, treasury locks, and other derivatives to hedge the risk associated with interest rate market volatility.
Credit Risk — DTE Energy maintains credit policies that significantly minimize overall credit risk. These policies include an evaluation of potential customers’ and counterparties’ financial condition, including the viability of underlying productive assets, credit rating, collateral requirements, or other credit enhancements such as letters of credit or guarantees. DTE Energy generally uses standardized agreements that allow the netting of positive and negative transactions associated with a single counterparty. DTE Energy maintains a provision for credit losses based on factors surrounding the credit risk of its customers, historical trends, and other information. Based on DTE Energy's credit policies and its June 30, 2017 provision for credit losses, DTE Energy’s exposure to counterparty nonperformance is not expected to have a material adverse effect on DTE Energy's Consolidated Financial Statements.

34


DTE Energy Company — DTE Electric Company
Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) — (Continued)

Derivative Activities
DTE Energy manages its MTM risk on a portfolio basis based upon the delivery period of its contracts and the individual components of the risks within each contract. Accordingly, it records and manages the energy purchase and sale obligations under its contracts in separate components based on the commodity (e.g. electricity or natural gas), the product (e.g. electricity for delivery during peak or off-peak hours), the delivery location (e.g. by region), the risk profile (e.g. forward or option), and the delivery period (e.g. by month and year). The following describes the categories of activities represented by their operating characteristics and key risks:
Asset Optimization — Represents derivative activity associated with assets owned and contracted by DTE Energy, including forward natural gas purchases and sales, natural gas transportation, and storage capacity. Changes in the value of derivatives in this category typically 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.
Marketing and Origination — Represents derivative activity transacted by originating substantially hedged positions with wholesale energy marketers, producers, end-users, utilities, retail aggregators, and alternative energy suppliers.
Fundamentals Based 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.
Other — Includes derivative activity at DTE Electric related to FTRs. Changes in the value of derivative contracts at DTE Electric are recorded as Derivative assets or liabilities, with an offset to Regulatory assets or liabilities as the settlement value of these contracts will be included in the PSCR mechanism when realized.
The following table presents the fair value of derivative instruments for DTE Energy:
 
June 30, 2017
 
December 31, 2016
 
Derivative
Assets
 
Derivative Liabilities
 
Derivative
Assets
 
Derivative Liabilities
 
(In millions)
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commodity Contracts
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Natural Gas
$
226

 
$
(216
)
 
$
348

 
$
(461
)
Electricity
266

 
(268
)
 
193

 
(189
)
Other
8

 
(3
)
 
2

 
(3
)
Foreign currency exchange contracts
3

 
(2
)
 
6

 
(3
)
Total derivatives not designated as hedging instruments
$
503

 
$
(489
)
 
$
549

 
$
(656
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Current
$
355

 
$
(334
)
 
$
447

 
$
(493
)
Noncurrent
148

 
(155
)
 
102

 
(163
)
Total derivatives
$
503

 
$
(489
)
 
$
549

 
$
(656
)
The following table presents the fair value of derivative instruments for DTE Electric:
 
June 30, 2017
 
December 31, 2016
 
(In millions)
FTRs — Other current assets
$
8

 
$
2

Total derivatives not designated as hedging instrument
$
8

 
$
2


35


DTE Energy Company — DTE Electric Company
Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) — (Continued)

Certain of DTE Energy's derivative positions are subject to netting arrangements which provide for offsetting of asset and liability positions as well as related cash collateral. Such netting arrangements generally do not have restrictions. Under such netting arrangements, DTE Energy offsets the fair value of derivative instruments with cash collateral received or paid for those contracts executed with the same counterparty, which reduces DTE Energy's Total Assets and Liabilities. Cash collateral is allocated between the fair value of derivative instruments and customer accounts receivable and payable with the same counterparty on a pro-rata basis to the extent there is exposure. Any cash collateral remaining, after the exposure is netted to zero, is reflected in Accounts receivable and Accounts payable as collateral paid or received, respectively.
DTE Energy also provides and receives collateral in the form of letters of credit which can be offset against net Derivative assets and liabilities as well as Accounts receivable and payable. DTE Energy had issued letters of credit of approximately $1 million and $2 million outstanding at June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016 , respectively, which could be used to offset net Derivative liabilities. Letters of credit received from third parties which could be used to offset net Derivative assets were $3 million and $2 million at June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016 , respectively. Such balances of letters of credit are excluded from the tables below and are not netted with the recognized assets and liabilities in DTE Energy's Consolidated Statements of Financial Position.
For contracts with certain clearing agents, the fair value of derivative instruments is netted against realized positions with the net balance reflected as either 1) a Derivative asset or liability or 2) an Account receivable or payable. Other than certain clearing agents, Accounts receivable and Accounts payable that are subject to netting arrangements have not been offset against the fair value of Derivative assets and liabilities.
For DTE Energy, the total cash collateral posted, net of cash collateral received, was $44 million and $34 million as of June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016 , respectively. DTE Energy had $1 million of cash collateral related to unrealized positions to net against Derivative assets while Derivative liabilities are shown net of cash collateral of $24 million as of June 30, 2017 . DTE Energy had $7 million of cash collateral related to unrealized positions to net against Derivative assets while Derivative liabilities are shown net of cash collateral of $28 million as of December 31, 2016 . DTE Energy recorded cash collateral paid of $23 million and cash collateral received of $2 million not related to unrealized derivative positions as of June 30, 2017 . DTE Energy recorded cash collateral paid of $18 million and cash collateral received of $5 million not related to unrealized derivative positions as of December 31, 2016 . These amounts are included in Accounts receivable and Accounts payable and are recorded net by counterparty.
The following table presents the netting offsets of Derivative assets and liabilities for DTE Energy:
 
June 30, 2017
 
December 31, 2016
 
Gross Amounts of Recognized Assets (Liabilities)
 
Gross Amounts Offset in the Consolidated Statements of Financial Position
 
Net Amounts of Assets (Liabilities) Presented in the Consolidated Statements of Financial Position
 
Gross Amounts of Recognized Assets (Liabilities)
 
Gross Amounts Offset in the Consolidated Statements of Financial Position
 
Net Amounts of Assets (Liabilities) Presented in the Consolidated Statements of Financial Position
 
(In millions)
Derivative assets
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commodity Contracts
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Natural Gas
$
226

 
$
(155
)
 
$
71

 
$
348

 
$
(306
)
 
$
42

Electricity
266

 
(207
)
 
59

 
193

 
(157
)
 
36

Other
8

 

 
8

 
2

 

 
2

Foreign currency exchange contracts
3

 
(2
)
 
1

 
6

 
(5
)
 
1

Total derivative assets
$
503

 
$
(364
)
 
$
139

 
$
549

 
$
(468
)
 
$
81

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Derivative liabilities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commodity Contracts
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Natural Gas
$
(216
)
 
$
156

 
$
(60
)
 
$
(461
)
 
$
321

 
$
(140
)
Electricity
(268
)
 
227

 
(41
)
 
(189
)
 
163

 
(26
)
Other
(3
)
 
3

 

 
(3
)
 
2

 
(1
)
Foreign currency exchange contracts
(2
)
 
1

 
(1
)
 
(3
)
 
3

 

Total derivative liabilities
$
(489
)
 
$
387

 
$
(102
)
 
$
(656
)
 
$
489

 
$
(167
)

36


DTE Energy Company — DTE Electric Company
Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) — (Continued)

The following table presents the netting offsets of Derivative assets and liabilities showing the reconciliation of derivative instruments to DTE Energy's Consolidated Statements of Financial Position:
 
June 30, 2017
 
December 31, 2016
 
Derivative Assets
 
Derivative Liabilities
 
Derivative Assets
 
Derivative Liabilities
 
Current
 
Noncurrent
 
Current
 
Noncurrent
 
Current
 
Noncurrent
 
Current
 
Noncurrent
 
(In millions)
Total fair value of derivatives
$
355

 
$
148

 
$
(334
)
 
$
(155
)
 
$
447

 
$
102

 
$
(493
)
 
$
(163
)
Counterparty netting
(273
)
 
(90
)
 
273

 
90

 
(396
)
 
(65
)
 
396

 
65

Collateral adjustment
(1
)
 

 
22

 
2

 
(4
)
 
(3
)
 
28

 

Total derivatives as reported
$
81

 
$
58

 
$
(39
)
 
$
(63
)
 
$
47

 
$
34

 
$
(69
)
 
$
(98
)
The effect of derivatives not designated as hedging instruments on DTE Energy's Consolidated Statements of Operations is as follows:
Derivatives not Designated as Hedging Instruments
 
Location of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income on Derivatives
 
Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income on Derivatives for the Three Months Ended June 30,
 
Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income on Derivatives for the Six Months Ended June 30,
 
 
2017
 
2016
 
2017
 
2016
 
 
 
 
(In millions)
Commodity Contracts
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Natural Gas
 
Operating Revenues — Non-utility operations
 
$
20

 
$
(30
)
 
$
77

 
$
(86
)
Natural Gas
 
Fuel, purchased power, and gas — non-utility
 
(15
)
 
(9
)
 
46

 
32

Electricity
 
Operating Revenues — Non-utility operations
 
13

 
19

 
6

 
(5
)
Other
 
Operating Revenues — Non-utility operations
 
(1
)
 

 
(1
)
 
(2
)
Foreign currency exchange contracts
 
Operating Revenues — Non-utility operations
 
(1
)
 
1

 
(1
)
 
(4
)
Total
 
 
 
$
16

 
$
(19
)
 
$
127

 
$
(65
)
Revenues and energy costs related to trading contracts are presented on a net basis in DTE Energy's Consolidated Statements of Operations. Commodity derivatives used for trading purposes, and financial non-trading commodity derivatives, are accounted for using the MTM method with unrealized and realized gains and losses recorded in Operating Revenues — Non-utility operations. Non-trading physical commodity sale and purchase derivative contracts are generally accounted for using the MTM method with unrealized and realized gains and losses for sales recorded in Operating Revenues — Non-utility operations and purchases recorded in Fuel, purchased power, and gas — non-utility.
The following represents the cumulative gross volume of DTE Energy's derivative contracts outstanding as of June 30, 2017 :
Commodity
 
Number of Units
Natural Gas (MMBtu)
 
1,751,695,227

Electricity (MWh)
 
33,160,985

Oil (Gallons)
 
10,584,000

Foreign Currency Exchange (Canadian dollars)
 
69,543,810

Various subsidiaries of DTE Energy have entered into contracts which contain ratings triggers and are guaranteed by DTE Energy. These contracts contain provisions which allow the counterparties to require that DTE Energy post cash or letters of credit as collateral in the event that DTE Energy’s credit rating is downgraded below investment grade. Certain of these provisions (known as “hard triggers”) state specific circumstances under which DTE Energy can be required to post collateral upon the occurrence of a credit downgrade, while other provisions (known as “soft triggers”) are not as specific. For contracts with soft triggers, it is difficult to estimate the amount of collateral which may be requested by counterparties and/or which DTE Energy may ultimately be required to post. The amount of such collateral which could be requested fluctuates based on commodity prices (primarily natural gas, power, and coal) and the provisions and maturities of the underlying transactions. As of June 30, 2017 , DTE Energy's contractual obligation to post collateral in the form of cash or letters of credit in the event of a downgrade to below investment grade, under both hard trigger and soft trigger provisions, was approximately $484 million .

37


DTE Energy Company — DTE Electric Company
Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) — (Continued)

As of June 30, 2017 , DTE Energy had approximately $403 million of derivatives in net liability positions, for which hard triggers exist. There is $2 million collateral that has been posted against such liabilities, including cash and letters of credit. Associated derivative net asset positions for which contractual offset exists were approximately $343 million . The net remaining amount of approximately $58 million is derived from the $484 million noted above.

NOTE 9 LONG-TERM DEBT
Debt Issuances
In 2017 , the following debt was issued:
Company
 
Month
 
Type
 
Interest Rate
 
Maturity
 
Amount
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(In millions)
DTE Energy
 
March
 
Senior Notes (a)
 
3.80%
 
2027
 
$
500

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
$
500

_______________________________________
(a)
Proceeds were used for repayment of short-term borrowings and general corporate purposes.
Debt Redemptions
In 2017 , the following debt was redeemed:
Company
 
Month
 
Type
 
Interest Rate
 
Maturity
 
Amount
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(In millions)
DTE Energy
 
Various
 
Other Long-Term Debt
 
Various
 
2017
 
$
6

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
$
6

In July 2017, DTE Electric gave notice of its intent to call for the redemption of $300 million of 5.60% senior notes, due in June 2018, to be redeemed in August 2017.

NOTE 10 SHORT-TERM CREDIT ARRANGEMENTS AND BORROWINGS
DTE Energy, DTE Electric, and DTE Gas have unsecured revolving credit agreements that can be used for general corporate borrowings, but are intended to provide liquidity support for each of the companies’ commercial paper programs. Borrowings under the revolvers are available at prevailing short-term interest rates. Additionally, DTE Energy has other facilities to support letter of credit issuance.
The agreements require DTE Energy, DTE Electric, and DTE Gas to maintain a total funded debt to capitalization ratio of no more than 0.65 to 1. In the agreements, “total funded debt” means all indebtedness of each respective company and their consolidated subsidiaries, including capital lease obligations, hedge agreements, and guarantees of third parties’ debt, but excluding contingent obligations, nonrecourse and junior subordinated debt, and certain equity-linked securities and, except for calculations at the end of the second quarter, certain DTE Gas short-term debt. “Capitalization” means the sum of (a) total funded debt plus (b) “consolidated net worth,” which is equal to consolidated total equity of each respective company and their consolidated subsidiaries (excluding pension effects under certain FASB statements), as determined in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. At June 30, 2017 , the total funded debt to total capitalization ratios for DTE Energy, DTE Electric, and DTE Gas were 0.54 to 1, 0.51 to 1, and 0.47 to 1, respectively, and were in compliance with this financial covenant.

38


DTE Energy Company — DTE Electric Company
Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) — (Continued)

The availability under the facilities in place at June 30, 2017 is shown in the following table:
 
DTE Energy
 
DTE Electric
 
DTE Gas
 
Total
 
(In millions)
Unsecured letter of credit facility, expiring in February 2019
$
150

 
$

 
$

 
$
150

Unsecured letter of credit facility, expiring in September 2017
70

 

 

 
70

Unsecured revolving credit facility, expiring April 2022
1,200

 
400

 
300

 
1,900

 
1,420

 
400

 
300

 
2,120

Amounts outstanding at June 30, 2017
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial paper issuances

 
326

 
94

 
420

Letters of credit
102

 

 

 
102

 
102

 
326

 
94

 
522

Net availability at June 30, 2017
$
1,318

 
$
74

 
$
206

 
$
1,598

DTE Energy has other outstanding letters of credit which are not included in the above described facilities totaling approximately $17 million which are used for various corporate purposes.
In conjunction with maintaining certain exchange traded risk management positions, DTE Energy may be required to post collateral with its clearing agent. DTE Energy has a demand financing agreement for up to $100 million with its clearing agent. The agreement, as amended, also allows for up to $50 million  of additional margin financing provided that DTE Energy posts a letter of credit for the incremental amount and allows the right of setoff with posted collateral. At June 30, 2017 , the capacity under this facility was $100 million . The amount outstanding under this agreement was $32 million  and $50 million at June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016 , respectively, and was fully offset by the posted collateral.

NOTE 11 COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
Environmental
DTE Electric
Air — DTE Electric is subject to the EPA ozone and fine particulate transport and acid rain regulations that limit power plant emissions of SO 2 and NOx. The EPA and the State of Michigan have also issued emission reduction regulations relating to ozone, fine particulate, regional haze, mercury, and other air pollution. These rules have led to controls on fossil-fueled power plants to reduce NOx, SO 2 , mercury, and other emissions. Additional rulemakings may occur over the next few years which could require additional controls for SO 2 , NOx, and other hazardous air pollutants.
The Cross State Air Pollution Rule (CSAPR), required further reductions of SO 2 and NOx emissions beginning in January 2015. On September 7, 2016, the EPA finalized an update to the CSAPR ozone season program by issuing the CSAPR Update Rule. This rule is expected to reduce summertime (May-September) NOx emissions from power plants in 22 states in the eastern half of the U.S., including DTE Electric facilities. The CSAPR Update Rule is intended to reduce air quality impacts of the interstate transport of air pollution on downwind areas' ability to meet the 2008 ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards implementing power sector emission budgets and NOx allowance trading programs. DTE Electric expects to meet its obligations under CSAPR. DTE Electric does not expect this rule to have a material effect on its compliance program.
The EPA proposed revised air quality standards for ground level ozone in November 2014 and specifically requested comments on the form and level of the ozone standards. The standards were finalized in October 2015. The State of Michigan recommended to the EPA in October 2016 which areas of the state are not attaining the new standard. In June 2017, the EPA extended its deadline to designate areas as either attainment or non-attainment with ozone standards from October 2017 to October 2018. DTE Electric cannot predict the financial impact of the revised ozone standards at this time.
In July 2009, DTE Energy received a NOV/FOV from the EPA alleging, among other things, that five DTE Electric power plants violated New Source Performance standards, Prevention of Significant Deterioration requirements, and operating permit requirements under the Clean Air Act. In June 2010, the EPA issued a NOV/FOV making similar allegations related to a project and outage at Unit 2 of the Monroe Power Plant. In March 2013, DTE Energy received a supplemental NOV from the EPA relating to the July 2009 NOV/FOV. The supplemental NOV alleged additional violations relating to the New Source Review provisions under the Clean Air Act, among other things.

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DTE Energy Company — DTE Electric Company
Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) — (Continued)

In August 2010, the U.S. Department of Justice, at the request of the EPA, brought a civil suit in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan against DTE Energy and DTE Electric, related to the June 2010 NOV/FOV and the outage work performed at Unit 2 of the Monroe Power Plant. In August 2011, the U.S. District Court judge granted DTE Energy's motion for summary judgment in the civil case, dismissing the case and entering judgment in favor of DTE Energy and DTE Electric. In October 2011, the EPA filed a Notice of Appeal to the Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit. In March 2013, the Court of Appeals remanded the case to the U.S. District Court for review of the procedural component of the New Source Review notification requirements. In September 2013, the EPA filed a motion seeking leave to amend their complaint regarding the June 2010 NOV/FOV adding additional claims related to outage work performed at the Trenton Channel and Belle River Power Plants as well as additional claims related to work performed at the Monroe Power Plant. In March 2014, the U.S. District Court judge again granted DTE Energy's motion for summary judgment dismissing the civil case related to Monroe Unit 2. In April 2014, the U.S. District Court judge granted motions filed by the EPA and the Sierra Club to amend their New Source Review complaint adding additional claims for Monroe Units 1, 2, and 3, Belle River Units 1 and 2, and Trenton Channel Unit 9. In October 2014, the EPA and the U.S. Department of Justice filed a notice of appeal of the U.S. District Court judge's dismissal of the Monroe Unit 2 case. The amended New Source Review claims were all stayed pending resolution of the appeal by the Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit. Oral arguments before the Sixth Circuit occurred in December 2015. On January 10, 2017, a divided panel of the Court reversed the decision of the U.S. District Court. On February 24, 2017, DTE Energy and DTE Electric filed a petition with the Sixth Circuit Court for a rehearing and a rehearing en banc, which was denied on May 1, 2017. On May 8, 2017, DTE Energy and DTE Electric filed a motion to stay the mandate pending filing of a petition for writ of certiorari with the U.S. Supreme Court. The Sixth Circuit granted the motion on May 16, 2017, staying the claims in district court until the U.S. Supreme Court disposes of the case. DTE Electric and DTE Energy have until July 31, 2017 to file a petition for writ of certiorari, or the stay will be lifted.
The Registrants believe that the plants and generating units identified by the EPA and the Sierra Club have complied with all applicable federal environmental regulations. Depending upon the outcome of the litigation and further discussions with the EPA regarding the two NOVs/FOVs, DTE Electric could be required to install additional pollution control equipment at some or all of the power plants in question, implement early retirement of facilities where control equipment is not economical, engage in supplemental environmental programs, and/or pay fines. The Registrants cannot predict the financial impact or outcome of this matter, or the timing of its resolution.
The EPA has implemented regulatory actions under the Clean Air Act to address emissions of GHGs from the utility sector and other sectors of the economy. Among these actions, the EPA finalized performance standards for emissions of carbon dioxide from new and existing EGUs. The carbon standards for new sources are not expected to have a material impact on DTE Electric, since DTE Electric has no plans to build new coal-fired generation and any potential new gas generation will be able to comply with the standards. In February 2016, the U.S. Supreme Court granted petitioners' requests for a stay of the carbon rules for existing EGUs (also known as the EPA Clean Power Plan) pending final review by the courts. The Clean Power Plan has no legal effect while the stay is in place. On March 28, 2017, a presidential executive order was issued on "Promoting Energy Independence and Economic Growth." The order instructs the EPA to review, and if appropriate, suspend, revise or rescind the Clean Power Plan rule. Additionally, federal agencies have been directed to conduct a review of all existing regulations that potentially burden the development and use of domestically produced energy resources. Following the issuance of this order, the federal government requested the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit to hold all legal challenges in abeyance until the review of these regulations is completed. It is not possible to determine the potential impact of this order on existing sources at this time.
Pending or future legislation or other regulatory actions could have a material impact on DTE Electric's operations and financial position and the rates charged to its customers. Impacts include expenditures for environmental equipment beyond what is currently planned, financing costs related to additional capital expenditures, the purchase of emission credits from market sources, higher costs of purchased power, and the retirement of facilities where control equipment is not economical. DTE Electric would seek to recover these incremental costs through increased rates charged to its utility customers, as authorized by the MPSC.
To comply with air pollution requirements, DTE Electric spent approximately $2.4 billion through 2016 . DTE Electric does not anticipate additional capital expenditures through 2023 .

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DTE Energy Company — DTE Electric Company
Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) — (Continued)

Water — In response to an EPA regulation, DTE Electric was 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 completed studies and expected future studies, DTE Electric may be required to install technologies to reduce the impacts of the water intake structures. A final rule became effective in October 2015. The final rule requires studies to be completed by April 2018 to determine the type of technology needed to reduce impacts to fish. DTE Electric has initiated the process of completing the required studies. Final compliance for the installation of any required technology will be determined by each state on a case by case, site specific basis. DTE Electric is currently evaluating the compliance options and working with the State of Michigan on evaluating whether any controls are needed. These evaluations/studies may require modifications to some existing intake structures. It is not possible to quantify the impact of this rulemaking at this time.
Contaminated and Other 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. The facilities, which produced gas, have been designated as MGP sites. DTE Electric conducted remedial investigations at contaminated sites, including three former MGP sites. The investigations have revealed contamination related to the by-products of gas manufacturing at each MGP site. In addition to the MGP sites, DTE Electric is also in the process of cleaning up other contaminated sites, including the area surrounding an ash landfill, electrical distribution substations, electric generating power plants, and underground and aboveground storage tank locations. The findings of these investigations indicated that the estimated cost to remediate these sites is expected to be incurred over the next several years. At June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016 , DTE Electric had $8 million accrued for remediation. Any 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 DTE Electric’s financial position and cash flows. DTE Electric believes the likelihood of a material change to the accrued amount is remote based on current knowledge of the conditions at each site.
Coal Combustion Residuals and Effluent Limitations Guidelines — A final EPA rule for the disposal of CCR, commonly known as coal ash, became effective in October 2015, and was revised in October 2016. DTE Electric owns and operates three permitted engineered coal ash storage facilities to dispose of coal ash from coal-fired power plants and operates a number of smaller impoundments at its power plants. CCR obligations vary based on plant life, but include the installation of monitoring wells, compliance with groundwater standards, and the closure of landfills and basins at the end of the useful life of the associated power plant or as a basin becomes inactive.
In November 2015, the EPA finalized the ELG Rule for the steam electric power generating industry which may require additional controls to be installed between 2018 and 2023. Compliance schedules for individual facilities and individual waste streams are determined through issuance of new wastewater permits by the State of Michigan. The State of Michigan has issued a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permit for the Belle River Power Plant establishing a compliance deadline of December 31, 2021. No new permits have been issued for other facilities, consequently no compliance timelines have been established. Under the current rule, certain ELG requirements would be required to be performed in conjunction with the CCR. Over the next six years, to comply with the ELG requirements of the November 2015 rules and for CCR requirements, costs associated with the building of new facilities or installation of controls are estimated to be approximately $313 million .
On April 12, 2017, the EPA granted a petition for reconsideration of the ELG Rule. The EPA also signed an administrative stay of the ELG Rule’s compliance deadlines for fly ash transport water, bottom ash transport water, and flue gas desulfurization wastewater, among others. On June 6, 2017, the EPA published in the Federal Register a proposed rule to postpone certain applicable deadlines within the ELG rule, with comments due by July 6, 2017. The ELG compliance requirements, deadlines, and compliance costs will not be known until the EPA completes its reconsideration of the ELG Rule.

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DTE Energy Company — DTE Electric Company
Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) — (Continued)

DTE Gas
Contaminated and Other Sites — DTE Gas owns or previously owned, 14 former MGP sites. Investigations have revealed contamination related to the by-products of gas manufacturing at each site. Cleanup of six of the MGP sites is complete, and the sites are closed. DTE Gas has also completed partial closure of five additional sites. Cleanup activities associated with the remaining sites will continue over the next several years. The MPSC has established a cost deferral and rate recovery mechanism for investigation and remediation costs incurred at former MGP sites. In addition to the MGP sites, DTE Gas is also in the process of cleaning up other contaminated sites, including gate stations, gas pipeline releases, and underground storage tank locations. As of June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016 , DTE Gas had $41 million and $43 million accrued for remediation, respectively.  Any 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 DTE Gas' financial position and cash flows. DTE Gas anticipates the cost amortization methodology approved by the MPSC, which allows for amortization of the MGP costs over a ten -year period beginning with the year subsequent to the year the MGP costs were incurred, will prevent environmental costs from having a material adverse impact on DTE Gas' results of operations.
Non-utility
DTE Energy's non-utility businesses are subject to a number of environmental laws and regulations dealing with the protection of the environment from various pollutants.
The District Attorney's office of Yolo County, California has been investigating the ash management and disposition practices of Woodland Biomass Power, Ltd., and DTE Woodland, LLC, wholly-owned subsidiaries of DTE Energy (the Woodland Companies), a renewable wood-fired power generation facility. The District Attorney alleged that some of the ash generated at the Woodland Companies' generating facility should have been characterized and handled as hazardous waste under California regulation. In the second quarter of 2017, DTE Energy reached a final settlement of approximately $4 million , which includes reimbursement of the District Attorney's investigation costs.
Other
In 2010, the EPA finalized a new one -hour SO 2 ambient air quality standard that requires states to submit plans and associated timelines for non-attainment areas that demonstrate attainment with the new SO 2 standard in phases. Phase 1 addresses non-attainment areas designated based on ambient monitoring data. Phase 2 addresses non-attainment areas with large sources of SO 2 and modeled concentrations exceeding the National Ambient Air Quality Standards for SO 2 . Phase 3 addresses smaller sources of SO 2 with modeled or monitored exceedances of the new SO 2 standard.
Michigan's Phase 1 non-attainment area includes DTE Energy facilities in southwest Detroit and areas of Wayne County. Modeling runs by the MDEQ suggest that emission reductions may be required by significant sources of SO 2 emissions in these areas, including DTE Electric power plants and DTE Energy's Michigan coke battery facility. As part of the state implementation plan process, DTE Energy has worked with the MDEQ to develop air permits reflecting significant SO 2 emission reductions that, in combination with other non-DTE Energy sources' emission reduction strategies, will help the state attain the standard and sustain its attainment. Since several non-DTE Energy sources are also part of the proposed compliance plan, DTE Energy is unable to determine the full impact of the final required emissions reductions at this time.
Michigan's Phase 2 non-attainment area includes DTE Electric facilities in St. Clair County. State implementation plans (SIPs) for Phase 2 areas describing the control strategy and timeline for demonstrating compliance with the new SO 2 standard are due to the EPA by mid-2018. DTE Energy is currently working with the MDEQ to develop the required SIP. DTE Energy is unable to determine the full impact of the SIP strategy, as it is currently under development.
Synthetic Fuel Guarantees
DTE Energy discontinued the operations of its synthetic fuel production facilities throughout the United States as of December 31, 2007. DTE Energy provided certain guarantees and indemnities in conjunction with the sales of interests in its synfuel facilities. The guarantees cover potential commercial, environmental, oil price, and tax-related obligations that will survive until 90 days after expiration of all applicable statutes of limitations. DTE Energy estimates that its maximum potential liability under these guarantees at June 30, 2017 was approximately $620 million . Payment under these guarantees is considered remote.

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DTE Energy Company — DTE Electric Company
Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) — (Continued)

REF Guarantees
DTE Energy has provided certain guarantees and indemnities in conjunction with the sales of interests in or lease of its REF facilities. The guarantees cover potential commercial, environmental, and tax-related obligations that will survive until 90 days after expiration of all applicable statutes of limitations. DTE Energy estimates that its maximum potential liability under these guarantees at June 30, 2017 was approximately $340 million . Payment under these guarantees is considered remote.
NEXUS Guarantees
NEXUS entered into certain 15 -year capacity lease agreements for the transportation of natural gas with DTE Gas and Texas Eastern Transmission, LP, an unrelated third party. Pursuant to the terms of those agreements, in December 2016, DTE Energy executed separate guarantee agreements with DTE Gas and Texas Eastern Transmission, LP, with maximum potential payments totaling $64 million and $9 million at June 30, 2017 , respectively; each representing 50% of all payment obligations due and payable by NEXUS. Should NEXUS fail to perform under the terms of those agreements, DTE Energy is required to perform on its behalf. Each guarantee terminates at the earlier of (i) such time as all of the guaranteed obligations have been fully performed, or (ii) two months following the end of the primary term of the capacity lease agreements. Subsequent to the NEXUS in-service date, the amount of each guarantee decreases annually as payments are made by NEXUS to each of the aforementioned counterparties. Payments under these guarantees are considered remote.
Other Guarantees
In certain limited circumstances, the Registrants enter into contractual guarantees. The Registrants may guarantee another entity’s obligation in the event it fails to perform and may provide guarantees in certain indemnification agreements. Finally, the Registrants may provide indirect guarantees for the indebtedness of others. DTE Energy’s guarantees are not individually material with maximum potential payments totaling $55 million at June 30, 2017 . Payment under these guarantees is considered remote.
DTE Energy is periodically required to obtain performance surety bonds in support of obligations to various governmental entities and other companies in connection with its operations. As of June 30, 2017 , DTE Energy had approximately $56 million of performance bonds outstanding. In the event that such bonds are called for nonperformance, DTE Energy would be obligated to reimburse the issuer of the performance bond. DTE Energy is released from the performance bonds as the contractual performance is completed and does not believe that a material amount of any currently outstanding performance bonds will be called.
Labor Contracts
There are several bargaining units for DTE Energy's approximately 4,800 represented employees, including DTE Electric's approximately 2,600 represented employees. The majority of the represented employees are under contracts that expire in 2017 and 2020.
Purchase Commitments
DTE Energy and DTE Electric expect that 2017 annual capital expenditures and contributions to equity method investees will be approximately $3.0 billion and $1.5 billion , respectively. The Registrants have made certain commitments in connection with the estimated 2017 annual capital expenditures and contributions to equity method investees.
Other Contingencies
The Registrants are involved in certain other 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, additional environmental reviews and investigations, audits, inquiries from various regulators, and pending judicial matters. The Registrants cannot predict the final disposition of such proceedings. The Registrants regularly review legal matters and record provisions for claims that they can estimate and are considered probable of loss. The resolution of these pending proceedings is not expected to have a material effect on the Registrants' Consolidated Financial Statements in the periods they are resolved.
For a discussion of contingencies related to regulatory matters and derivatives, see Notes 5 and 8 to the Consolidated Financial Statements, " Regulatory Matters ," and " Financial and Other Derivative Instruments ," respectively.


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DTE Energy Company — DTE Electric Company
Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) — (Continued)

NOTE 12 RETIREMENT BENEFITS AND TRUSTEED ASSETS
The following tables detail the components of net periodic benefit costs (credits) for pension benefits and other postretirement benefits for DTE Energy:
 
Pension Benefits
 
Other Postretirement Benefits
 
2017
 
2016
 
2017
 
2016
Three Months Ended June 30,
(In millions)
Service cost
$
23

 
$
23

 
$
6

 
$
7

Interest cost
53

 
55

 
19

 
20

Expected return on plan assets
(77
)
 
(78
)
 
(32
)
 
(32
)
Amortization of:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net actuarial loss
43

 
41

 
4

 
8

Prior service credit

 

 
(4
)
 
(29
)
Net periodic benefit cost (credit)
$
42

 
$
41

 
$
(7
)
 
$
(26
)
 
Pension Benefits
 
Other Postretirement Benefits
 
2017
 
2016
 
2017
 
2016
Six Months Ended June 30,
(In millions)
Service cost
$
47

 
$
46

 
$
13

 
$
13

Interest cost
107

 
109

 
37

 
40

Expected return on plan assets
(155
)
 
(155
)
 
(65
)
 
(64
)
Amortization of:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net actuarial loss
86

 
81

 
7

 
16

Prior service credit

 

 
(7
)
 
(59
)
Net periodic benefit cost (credit)
$
85

 
$
81

 
$
(15
)
 
$
(54
)
The following tables detail the components of net periodic benefit costs (credits) for pension benefits and other postretirement benefits for DTE Electric:
 
Pension Benefits
 
Other Postretirement Benefits
 
2017
 
2016
 
2017
 
2016
Three Months Ended June 30,
(In millions)
Service cost
$
19

 
$
17

 
$
5

 
$
5

Interest cost
40

 
42

 
14

 
16

Expected return on plan assets
(56
)
 
(55
)
 
(22
)
 
(22
)
Amortization of:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net actuarial loss
31

 
28

 
2

 
5

Prior service cost ( credit)

 
1

 
(3
)
 
(22
)
Net periodic benefit cost (credit)
$
34

 
$
33

 
$
(4
)
 
$
(18
)
 
Pension Benefits
 
Other Postretirement Benefits
 
2017
 
2016
 
2017
 
2016
Six Months Ended June 30,
(In millions)
Service cost
$
37

 
$
35

 
$
10

 
$
10

Interest cost
81

 
83

 
28

 
31

Expected return on plan assets
(111
)
 
(110
)
 
(45
)
 
(45
)
Amortization of:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net actuarial loss
62

 
57

 
4

 
11

Prior service cost (credit)

 
1

 
(5
)
 
(44
)
Net periodic benefit cost (credit)
$
69

 
$
66

 
$
(8
)
 
$
(37
)

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DTE Energy Company — DTE Electric Company
Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) — (Continued)

Pension and Other Postretirement Contributions
During the first six months of 2017 , DTE Energy made cash contributions of $127 million , including contributions from DTE Electric of $125 million , to its pension plans. At the discretion of management and depending upon financial market conditions, DTE Energy may make additional contributions up to $180 million , including additional contributions from DTE Electric of $145 million , to its pension plans in 2017 .
DTE Energy does not anticipate making any contributions to the other postretirement benefit plans in 2017 .

NOTE 13 SEGMENT AND RELATED INFORMATION
DTE Energy sets strategic goals, allocates resources, and evaluates performance based on the following structure:
Electric segment consists principally of DTE Electric, which is engaged in the generation, purchase, distribution, and sale of electricity to approximately 2.2 million residential, commercial, and industrial customers in southeastern Michigan.
Gas segment consists principally of DTE Gas, which is engaged in the purchase, storage, transportation, distribution, and sale of natural gas to approximately 1.3 million residential, commercial, and industrial customers throughout Michigan and the sale of storage and transportation capacity.
Gas Storage and Pipelines consists of natural gas pipeline, gathering, and storage businesses.
Power and Industrial Projects is comprised primarily of projects that deliver energy and utility-type products and services to industrial, commercial, and institutional customers, produce reduced emissions fuel, and sell electricity from renewable energy projects.
Energy Trading consists of energy marketing and trading operations.
Corporate and Other includes various holding company activities, holds certain non-utility debt, and holds energy-related investments.
The federal income tax provisions or benefits of DTE Energy’s subsidiaries are determined on an individual company basis and recognize the tax benefit of tax credits and net operating losses, if applicable. The state and local income tax provisions of the utility subsidiaries are determined on an individual company basis and recognize the tax benefit of various tax credits and net operating losses, if applicable. The subsidiaries record federal, state, and local income taxes payable to or receivable from DTE Energy based on the federal, state, and local tax provisions of each company.
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 the sale of reduced emissions fuel, power sales, and natural gas sales in the following segments:
 
Three Months Ended June 30,
 
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
2017
 
2016
 
2017
 
2016
 
(In millions)
Electric
$
13

 
$
8

 
$
25

 
$
17

Gas
2

 
3

 
5

 
3

Gas Storage and Pipelines
15

 
3

 
22

 
5

Power and Industrial Projects
156

 
150

 
324

 
298

Energy Trading
8

 
8

 
19

 
18

Corporate and Other

 
2

 
1

 
2

 
$
194

 
$
174

 
$
396

 
$
343


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DTE Energy Company — DTE Electric Company
Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) — (Continued)

Financial data of DTE Energy's business segments follows:
 
Three Months Ended June 30,
 
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
2017
 
2016
 
2017
 
2016
 
(In millions)
Operating Revenues — Utility operations
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Electric
$
1,218

 
$
1,215

 
$
2,393

 
$
2,368

Gas
220

 
231

 
777

 
751

Operating Revenues — Non-utility operations
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Gas Storage and Pipelines
113

 
69

 
218

 
136

Power and Industrial Projects
507

 
444

 
1,055

 
890

Energy Trading
991

 
476

 
2,043

 
1,025

Corporate and Other

 
1

 
1

 
1

Reconciliation and Eliminations
(194
)
 
(174
)
 
(396
)
 
(343
)
Total
$
2,855

 
$
2,262

 
$
6,091

 
$
4,828

Net Income (Loss) Attributable to DTE Energy by Segment:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Electric
$
138

 
$
135

 
$
244

 
$
262

Gas
1

 
13

 
108

 
100

Gas Storage and Pipelines
40

 
35

 
85

 
65

Power and Industrial Projects
30

 
15

 
60

 
32

Energy Trading

 
(23
)
 
96

 
(30
)
Corporate and Other
(32
)
 
(23
)
 
(16
)
 
(30
)
Net Income Attributable to DTE Energy Company
$
177

 
$
152

 
$
577

 
$
399


Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
The following combined discussion is separately filed by DTE Energy and DTE Electric. However, DTE Electric does not make any representations as to information related solely to DTE Energy or the subsidiaries of DTE Energy other than itself.
EXECUTIVE OVERVIEW
DTE Energy is a diversified energy company and is the parent company of DTE Electric and DTE Gas, regulated electric and natural gas utilities engaged primarily in the business of providing electricity and natural gas sales, distribution, and storage services throughout Michigan. DTE Energy operates three energy-related non-utility segments with operations throughout the United States.
The following table summarizes DTE Energy's financial results:
 
Three Months Ended June 30,
 
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
2017
 
2016
 
2017
 
2016
 
(In millions, except per share amounts)
Net Income Attributable to DTE Energy Company
$
177

 
$
152

 
$
577

 
$
399

Diluted Earnings per Common Share
$
0.99

 
$
0.84

 
$
3.21

 
$
2.22

The increase in Net Income in the second quarter was primarily due to higher earnings in the Power and Industrial Projects and Energy Trading segments, partially offset by lower earnings in the Gas segment. The increase in Net Income in the six month period was primarily due to higher earnings in the Gas Storage and Pipelines, Power and Industrial Projects, and Energy Trading segments, partially offset by lower earnings in the Electric segment.
Please see detailed explanations of segment performance in the following "Results of Operations" section.

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DTE Energy's strategy is to achieve long-term earnings growth, a strong balance sheet, and an attractive dividend yield.
DTE Energy's utilities are investing capital to improve customer reliability through investments in base infrastructure and new generation, and to comply with environmental requirements. DTE Energy expects that planned significant capital investments will result in earnings growth. DTE Energy is focused on executing plans to achieve operational excellence and customer satisfaction with a focus on customer affordability. DTE Energy operates in a constructive regulatory environment and has solid relationships with its regulators.
In May 2017, DTE Energy announced its plan to reduce carbon emissions. This goal will be attained by cutting carbon emissions 30% by the early 2020s, 45% by 2030, 75% by 2040, and more than 80% by 2050. To achieve this reduction, DTE Energy will transition away from coal-powered sources and incorporate more renewable energy, energy efficiency, demand response, and highly-efficient natural gas-fired power plants. DTE Energy has already begun the transition in the way it produces power through the continued retirement of its aging coal-fired plants. Refer to the "Capital Investments" section below for further discussion.
DTE Energy has significant investments in non-utility businesses. DTE Energy employs disciplined investment criteria when assessing growth opportunities that leverage its assets, skills, and expertise, and provides diversity in earnings and geography. Specifically, DTE Energy invests in targeted energy markets with attractive competitive dynamics where meaningful scale is in alignment with its risk profile. DTE Energy expects growth opportunities in the Gas Storage and Pipelines and Power and Industrial Projects segments.
A key priority for DTE Energy is to maintain a strong balance sheet which facilitates access to capital markets and reasonably priced short-term and long-term financing. Near-term growth will be funded through internally generated cash flows and the issuance of debt and equity. DTE Energy has an enterprise risk management program that, among other things, is designed to monitor and manage exposure to earnings and cash flow volatility related to commodity price changes, interest rates, and counterparty credit risk.
CAPITAL INVESTMENTS
DTE Energy's utility businesses require significant capital investments to maintain and improve the electric generation and electric and natural gas distribution infrastructure and to comply with environmental regulations and renewable energy requirements.
DTE Electric's capital investments over the 2017 - 2021 period are estimated at $8.4 billion comprised of $3.2 billion for capital replacements and other projects, $3.2 billion for distribution infrastructure, and $2.0 billion for new generation. DTE Electric has retired three coal-fired generation units at the Trenton Channel and River Rouge facilities and has announced plans to retire its remaining fourteen coal-fired generating units. Eight of these coal-fired generating units will be retired through 2023 at the Trenton Channel, River Rouge, and St. Clair facilities. The remaining coal-fired generating units at the Belle River and Monroe facilities are expected to be retired by 2040. The retired facilities will be replaced with renewables, energy efficiency, demand response, and natural gas-fired generation. DTE Electric plans to build a natural gas turbine plant to provide approximately 1,100 megawatts of energy between 2021 and 2023. In the third quarter of 2017, DTE Electric plans to file a certificate of necessity with the MPSC seeking approval for the planned build of the natural gas turbine plant. In September 2016, DTE Electric received an order from the MPSC in its amended Renewable Energy Plan approving two 150 megawatt wind projects expected to be constructed and in service between 2018 and 2020, and 25 megawatts of company-owned solar projects which will be constructed and in service between 2019 and 2020. DTE Electric completed construction on 48 megawatts of solar generation in 2017 and expects an additional 2 megawatts of solar generation to be in service mid-2017. DTE Electric plans to seek regulatory approval for capital expenditures consistent with prior ratemaking treatment.
DTE Gas' capital investments over the 2017 - 2021 period are estimated at $1.8 billion comprised of $1.0 billion for base infrastructure, $700 million for gas main renewal, meter move out, and pipeline integrity programs, and $100 million for expenditures related to the NEXUS Pipeline. DTE Gas plans to seek regulatory approval in general rate case filings for base infrastructure capital expenditures consistent with prior ratemaking treatment.
DTE Energy's non-utility businesses' capital investments are primarily for expansion, growth, and ongoing maintenance. Gas Storage and Pipelines' capital investments over the 2017 - 2021 period are estimated at $2.2 billion to $2.8 billion for gathering and pipeline investments and expansions, including the NEXUS Pipeline. Power and Industrial Projects' capital investments over the 2017 - 2021 period are estimated at $600 million to $1.0 billion for investments in cogeneration and on-site energy projects. These investments include the acquisitions of an operating landfill gas facility in April 2017 and a landfill gas development project in May 2017.

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ENVIRONMENTAL MATTERS
The Registrants are subject to extensive environmental regulation. Additional costs may result as the effects of various substances on the environment are studied and governmental regulations are developed and implemented. Actual costs to comply could vary substantially. The Registrants expect to continue recovering environmental costs related to utility operations through rates charged to customers.
DTE Electric is subject to the EPA ozone and fine particulate transport and acid rain regulations that limit power plant emissions of SO 2 and NOx. The EPA and the State of Michigan have also issued emission reduction regulations relating to ozone, fine particulate, regional haze, mercury, and other air pollution. These rules have led to controls on fossil-fueled power plants to reduce NOx, SO 2 , mercury and other emissions. Additional rulemakings are expected over the next few years which could require additional controls for SO 2 , NOx, and other hazardous air pollutants. To comply with these requirements, DTE Electric spent approximately $2.4 billion through 2016 . DTE Electric does not anticipate additional capital expenditures through 2023 .
The EPA has implemented regulatory actions under the Clean Air Act to address emissions of GHGs from the utility sector and other sectors of the economy. Among these actions, the EPA finalized performance standards for emissions of carbon dioxide from new and existing EGUs. The carbon standards for new sources are not expected to have a material impact on DTE Electric, since DTE Electric has no plans to build new coal-fired generation and any potential new gas generation will be able to comply with the standards. In February 2016, the U.S. Supreme Court granted petitioners' requests for a stay of the carbon rules for existing EGUs (also known as the EPA Clean Power Plan) pending final review by the courts. The Clean Power Plan has no legal effect while the stay is in place. On March 28, 2017, a presidential executive order was issued on "Promoting Energy Independence and Economic Growth." The order instructs the EPA to review, and if appropriate, suspend, revise or rescind the Clean Power Plan rule. Additionally, federal agencies have been directed to conduct a review of all existing regulations that potentially burden the development and use of domestically produced energy resources. Following the issuance of this order, the federal government requested the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit to hold all legal challenges in abeyance until the review of these regulations is completed. It is not possible to determine the potential impact of the EPA Clean Power Plan on existing sources at this time.
Pending or future legislation or other regulatory actions could have a material impact on DTE Electric's operations and financial position and the rates charged to its customers. Impacts include expenditures for environmental equipment beyond what is currently planned, financing costs related to additional capital expenditures, the purchase of emission credits from market sources, higher costs of purchased power, and the retirement of facilities where control equipment is not economical. DTE Electric would seek to recover these incremental costs through increased rates charged to its utility customers, as authorized by the MPSC.
Increased costs for energy produced from traditional coal-based sources due to recent, pending, and future regulatory initiatives, could also increase the economic viability of energy produced from renewable, natural gas-fired generation, and/or nuclear sources, energy efficiency initiatives, and the potential development of market-based trading of carbon instruments which could provide new business opportunities for DTE Energy's utility and non-utility segments. At the present time, it is not possible to quantify the financial impacts of these climate related regulatory initiatives on the Registrants or their customers.
For further discussion of environmental matters, see Note 11 to the Consolidated Financial Statements, " Commitments and Contingencies ."
OUTLOOK
The next few years will be a period of rapid change for DTE Energy and for the energy industry. DTE Energy's strong utility base, combined with its integrated non-utility operations, position it well for long-term growth.
Looking forward, DTE Energy will focus on several areas that are expected to improve future performance:
electric and gas customer satisfaction;
electric distribution system reliability;
new electric generation;
gas distribution system renewal;

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rate competitiveness and affordability;
regulatory stability and investment recovery for the electric and gas utilities;
employee safety and engagement;
cost structure optimization across all business segments;
cash, capital, and liquidity to maintain or improve financial strength; and
investments that integrate assets and leverage skills and expertise.
DTE Energy will continue to pursue opportunities to grow its businesses in a disciplined manner if it can secure opportunities that meet its strategic, financial, and risk criteria.

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations includes financial information prepared in accordance with GAAP, as well as the non-GAAP financial measures, Utility Margin and Non-utility Margin, discussed below, which DTE Energy uses as measures of its operational performance. Generally, a non-GAAP financial measure is a numerical measure of financial performance, financial position or cash flows that excludes (or includes) amounts that are included in (or excluded from) the most directly comparable measure calculated and presented in accordance with GAAP.
DTE Energy uses Utility Margin and Non-utility Margin, non-GAAP financial measures, to assess its performance by reportable segment.
Utility Margin includes electric and gas Operating Revenues net of Fuel, purchased power, and gas expenses. The utilities’ fuel, purchased power, and natural gas supply are passed through to customers, and therefore, result in changes to the utilities’ revenues that are comparable to changes in such expenses. As such, DTE Energy believes Utility Margin provides a meaningful basis for evaluating the utilities’ operations across periods, as it excludes the revenue effect of fluctuations in these expenses.
The Non-utility Margin relates to our Power and Industrial Projects and Energy Trading segments. For the Power and Industrial Projects segment, Non-utility Margin primarily includes Operating Revenues net of Fuel, purchased power, and gas expenses. Operating Revenues include sales of refined coal to third parties and the affiliated Electric utility, metallurgical coke and related by-products, petroleum coke, renewable natural gas, and electricity, as well as rental income and revenues from utility-type consulting, management, and operational services. For the Energy Trading segment, Non-utility Margin includes revenue and realized and unrealized gains and losses from physical and financial power and gas marketing, optimization, and trading activities, net of Purchased power and gas related to these activities. DTE Energy evaluates its operating performance of these non-utility businesses using the measure of Operating Revenues net of Fuel, purchased power, and gas expenses.
Utility Margin and Non-utility Margin are not measures calculated in accordance with GAAP and should be viewed as a supplement to and not a substitute for the results of operations presented in accordance with GAAP. Utility Margin and Non-utility Margin do not intend to represent operating income, the most comparable GAAP measure, as an indicator of operating performance and is not necessarily comparable to similarly titled measures reported by other companies.

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The following sections provide a detailed discussion of the operating performance and future outlook of DTE Energy's segments. Segment information, described below, includes intercompany revenues and expenses, and other income and deductions that are eliminated in the Consolidated Financial Statements.
 
Three Months Ended June 30,
 
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
2017
 
2016
 
2017
 
2016
 
(In millions)
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to DTE Energy by Segment
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Electric
$
138

 
$
135

 
$
244

 
$
262

Gas
1

 
13

 
108

 
100

Gas Storage and Pipelines
40

 
35

 
85

 
65

Power and Industrial Projects
30

 
15

 
60

 
32

Energy Trading

 
(23
)
 
96

 
(30
)
Corporate and Other
(32
)
 
(23
)
 
(16
)
 
(30
)
Net Income Attributable to DTE Energy Company
$
177

 
$
152

 
$
577

 
$
399

ELECTRIC
The Results of Operations discussion for DTE Electric is presented in a reduced disclosure format in accordance with General Instruction H(2) of Form 10-Q.
The Electric segment consists principally of DTE Electric. Results for Electric segment with a reconciliation to DTE Electric are discussed below:
 
Three Months Ended June 30,
 
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
2017
 
2016
 
2017
 
2016
 
(In millions)
Operating Revenues — Utility operations
$
1,218

 
$
1,215

 
$
2,393

 
$
2,368

Fuel and purchased power — utility
355

 
361

 
669

 
696

Utility Margin
863

 
854

 
1,724

 
1,672

Operation and maintenance
336

 
332

 
719

 
656

Depreciation and amortization
180

 
187

 
361

 
363

Taxes other than income
75

 
70

 
155

 
143

Operating Income
272

 
265

 
489

 
510

Other (Income) and Deductions
60

 
54

 
114

 
102

Income Tax Expense
74

 
76

 
131

 
146

Net Income Attributable to DTE Energy Company
$
138

 
$
135

 
$
244

 
$
262

See DTE Electric's Consolidated Statements of Operations for a complete view of its results.
Utility Margin increased $9 million and $52 million in the three and six months ended June 30, 2017 , respectively. Revenues associated with certain mechanisms and surcharges are offset by related expenses elsewhere in the Registrants' Consolidated Statements of Operations.
The following table details changes in various Utility Margin components relative to the comparable prior period:
 
Three Months
 
Six Months
 
(In millions)
Implementation of new rates
$
51

 
$
97

Base sales
3

 
5

Weather
(20
)
 
(33
)
PSCR disallowance
(13
)
 
(13
)
Regulatory mechanisms and other
(12
)
 
(4
)
Increase in Utility Margin
$
9

 
$
52


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Three Months Ended June 30,
 
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
2017
 
2016
 
2017
 
2016
 
(In thousands of MWh)
DTE Electric Sales
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Residential
3,436

 
3,569

 
6,954

 
7,187

Commercial
4,324

 
4,233

 
8,407

 
8,342

Industrial
2,458

 
2,557

 
4,833

 
4,978

Other
61

 
58

 
140

 
136

 
10,279

 
10,417

 
20,334

 
20,643

Interconnection sales (a)
1,340

 
843

 
2,012

 
1,536

Total DTE Electric Sales
11,619

 
11,260

 
22,346

 
22,179

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
DTE Electric Deliveries
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Retail and wholesale
10,279

 
10,417

 
20,334

 
20,643

Electric retail access, including self-generators (b)
1,194

 
1,331

 
2,388

 
2,490

Total DTE Electric Sales and Deliveries
11,473

 
11,748

 
22,722

 
23,133

______________________________
(a)
Represents power that is not distributed by DTE Electric.
(b)
Represents deliveries for self-generators that have purchased power from alternative energy suppliers to supplement their power requirements.
Operation and maintenance expense increased $4 million and $63 million in the three and six months ended June 30, 2017 , respectively. The increase in the second quarter was primarily due to increased storm restoration expenses of $8 million, increased power plant generation expenses related to the 2016 fire at a generation facility of $8 million, and increased benefits expense of $3 million, partially offset by decreased power plant generation expenses of $10 million related to outages and decreased distribution operations expense of $3 million. The increase in the six month period was primarily due to increased storm restoration expenses of $29 million, increased power plant generation expenses of $9 million related to outages, $17 million related to the 2016 fire at a generation facility, and increased benefits expense of $7 million. DTE Electric expects the power plant generation expenses related to the 2016 fire at a generation facility to be partially reimbursed by insurance proceeds.
Depreciation and amortization expense decreased $7 million and $2 million in the three and six months ended June 30, 2017 , respectively. The decrease in the second quarter was primarily due to a decrease of $14 million associated with the TRM, and a decrease of $2 million in amortization of regulatory assets, partially offset by $9 million increased expense due to an increased depreciable base. The decrease in the six month period was primarily due to a decrease of $10 million associated with the TRM and a decrease of $5 million in amortization of regulatory assets, partially offset by $13 million of increased expense due to an increased depreciable base.
Other (Income) and Deductions increased $6 million and $12 million in the three and six months ended June 30, 2017 , respectively. The increase in the second quarter was primarily due to higher interest expense of $6 million. The increase in the six month period was primarily due to lower interest income of $8 million related to a sales and use tax settlement received in 2016 and higher interest expense of $8 million, partially offset by $3 million of higher investment earnings.
Outlook DTE Electric will continue to move forward in its efforts to achieve operational excellence, sustained strong cash flows, and earn its authorized return on equity. DTE Electric expects that planned significant capital investments will result in earnings growth. DTE Electric expects to continue its efforts to improve productivity and decrease costs while improving customer satisfaction with consideration of customer rate affordability. Looking forward, additional factors may impact earnings such as weather, the outcome of regulatory proceedings, benefit plan design changes, investment returns and changes in discount rate assumptions in benefit plans and health care costs, impact of 2016 Michigan energy legislation, uncertainty of legislative or regulatory actions regarding climate change, and effects of energy efficiency programs.
DTE Electric filed a rate case with the MPSC on April 19, 2017 requesting an increase in base rates of $231 million based on a projected twelve-month period ending October 31, 2018. The requested increase in base rates is primarily due to an increase in net plant resulting from infrastructure investments, environmental compliance, and reliability improvement projects. The rate filing also includes projected changes in sales, operation and maintenance expenses, and working capital. The rate filing also requests an increase in return on equity from 10.1% to 10.5% on capital structure. DTE Electric anticipates self-implementing a rate increase in November 2017 with an MPSC order expected by April 2018.

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GAS
The Gas segment consists principally of DTE Gas. Gas results are discussed below:
 
Three Months Ended June 30,
 
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
2017
 
2016
 
2017
 
2016
 
(In millions)
Operating Revenues — Utility operations
$
220

 
$
231

 
$
777

 
$
751

Cost of gas — utility
45

 
58

 
266

 
291

Utility Margin
175

 
173

 
511

 
460

Operation and maintenance
113

 
98

 
220

 
194

Depreciation and amortization
30

 
26

 
60

 
52

Taxes other than income
18

 
17

 
38

 
36

Operating Income
14

 
32

 
193

 
178

Other (Income) and Deductions
13

 
11

 
26

 
22

Income Tax Expense

 
8

 
59

 
56

Net Income Attributable to DTE Energy Company
$
1

 
$
13

 
$
108

 
$
100

Utility Margin increased $2 million and $51 million in the three and six months ended June 30, 2017 , respectively. Revenues associated with certain surcharges are offset by related expenses elsewhere in DTE Energy's Consolidated Statements of Operations.
The following table details changes in various Utility Margin components relative to the comparable prior period:
 
Three Months
 
Six Months
 
(In millions)
Implementation of new rates
$
15

 
$
69

Revenue decoupling mechanism
1

 
6

Weather
(12
)
 
(24
)
Other
(2
)
 

Increase in Utility Margin
$
2

 
$
51

 
Three Months Ended June 30,
 
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
2017
 
2016
 
2017
 
2016
 
(In Bcf)
Gas Markets
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Gas sales
16

 
18

 
69

 
73

End-user transportation
33

 
42

 
85

 
98

 
49

 
60

 
154

 
171

Intermediate transportation
68

 
53

 
150

 
120

Total Gas sales
117

 
113

 
304

 
291

Operation and maintenance expense increased $15 million and $26 million in the three and six months ended June 30, 2017 , respectively. The increase in the second quarter was primarily due to increased employee benefits expenses of $8 million, increased gas operations expenses of $3 million, and increased corporate and affiliated expenses of $2 million. The increase in the six month period was primarily due to increased employee benefits expenses of $16 million, increased gas operations expenses of $3 million, and increased corporate and affiliated expenses of $7 million.
Outlook — DTE Gas will continue to move forward in its efforts to achieve operational excellence, sustained strong cash flows, and earn its authorized return on equity. DTE Gas expects that planned significant infrastructure capital investments will result in earnings growth. Looking forward, additional factors may impact earnings such as weather, the outcome of regulatory proceedings, benefit plan design changes, and investment returns and changes in discount rate assumptions in benefit plans and health care costs. DTE Gas expects to continue its efforts to improve productivity and decrease costs while improving customer satisfaction with consideration of customer rate affordability.

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GAS STORAGE AND PIPELINES
The Gas Storage and Pipelines segment consists of the non-utility gas pipelines and storage businesses. Gas Storage and Pipelines results are discussed below:
 
Three Months Ended June 30,
 
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
2017
 
2016
 
2017
 
2016
 
(In millions)
Operating Revenues — Non-utility operations
$
113

 
$
69

 
$
218

 
$
136

Cost of gas — Non-utility
9

 

 
15

 

Operation and maintenance
19

 
16

 
38

 
32

Depreciation and amortization
19

 
11

 
38

 
19

Taxes other than income
1

 
1

 
4

 
2

Asset (gains) losses and impairments, net
1

 

 
1

 

Operating Income
64

 
41

 
122

 
83

Other (Income) and Deductions
(9
)
 
(11
)
 
(23
)
 
(19
)
Income Tax Expense
26

 
17

 
47

 
36

Net Income
47

 
35

 
98

 
66

Less: Net Income Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests
7

 

 
13

 
1

Net Income Attributable to DTE Energy Company
$
40

 
$
35

 
$
85

 
$
65

Operating Revenues — Non-utility operations increased $44 million and $82 million in the three and six months ended June 30, 2017 , respectively. The increase in the second quarter and six month period was primarily due to the acquisition of AGS and SGG and increased volumes from Susquehanna gathering.
Depreciation and amortization expense increased $8 million and $19 million in the three and six months ended June 30, 2017 , respectively. The increase in the second quarter and six month period was primarily due to the acquisition of AGS and SGG.
Other (Income) and Deductions decreased $2 million and increased $4 million in the three and six months ended June 30, 2017 , respectively. The decrease in the second quarter was primarily due to higher net interest expense, partially offset by AFUDC recorded on the NEXUS Pipeline. The increase in the six month period was primarily due to higher pipeline earnings from pipeline investments, including AFUDC recorded on the NEXUS Pipeline, partially offset by higher net interest expense.
Net Income Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests increased $7 million and $12 million in the three and six months ended June 30, 2017 , respectively. The increase in the second quarter and six month period was primarily due to the acquisition of SGG.
See Note 4 to the Consolidated Financial Statements, " Acquisition ," for discussion of the acquisition of AGS and SGG in October 2016.
Outlook — The Susquehanna gathering system is being expanded with additional compression facilities and gathering lines as needed to accommodate shipper demand. DTE Energy believes its long-term agreement with Southwestern Energy Production Company and the quality of the natural gas reserves in the Marcellus region soundly positions Bluestone Pipeline and Susquehanna gathering system for future growth.
Progress continues on development activities on the NEXUS Pipeline, a transportation path to transport Appalachian Basin shale gas, including Utica and Marcellus shale gas, directly to consuming markets in northern Ohio, southeastern Michigan, and Dawn Ontario. DTE Energy owns a 50% partnership interest in the NEXUS Pipeline with an investment balance of $510 million at June 30, 2017 . A FERC application was filed in the fourth quarter of 2015. With the departure of two FERC commissioners, a necessary quorum of three FERC commissioners no longer exists, thereby delaying pipeline approvals. Construction will commence as soon as the FERC order is received. Premised on a timely reinstatement of a quorum at the FERC, DTE Energy is targeting a 2018 in-service date for the NEXUS Pipeline.
The October 2016 acquisition of AGS and SGG provides a platform for midstream growth and access to further investment opportunities in the Appalachian basin, an additional connection to the NEXUS Pipeline which should drive incremental volumes on the NEXUS Pipeline, and a new set of producer relationships that may lead to more partnering opportunities.

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In May 2017, DTE Energy filed a FERC application for approval of the Birdsboro Pipeline, a 14-mile lateral to serve a new power plant in Pennsylvania. DTE Energy is targeting a 2018 in-service date.
Gas Storage and Pipelines expects to maintain its steady growth by developing an asset portfolio with multiple growth platforms through investment in new projects and expansions. Gas Storage and Pipelines will continue to look for additional investment opportunities and other storage and pipeline projects at favorable prices.
POWER AND INDUSTRIAL PROJECTS
The Power and Industrial Projects segment is comprised primarily of projects that deliver energy and utility-type products and services to industrial, commercial, and institutional customers, produce reduced emissions fuel, and sell electricity from renewable energy projects. Power and Industrial Projects results are discussed below:
 
Three Months Ended June 30,
 
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
2017
 
2016
 
2017
 
2016
 
(In millions)
Operating Revenues — Non-utility operations
$
507

 
$
444

 
$
1,055

 
$
890

Fuel, purchased power, and gas — non-utility
442

 
384

 
928

 
767

Non-utility Margin
65

 
60

 
127

 
123

Operation and maintenance
86

 
83

 
168

 
158

Depreciation and amortization
19

 
18

 
37

 
36

Taxes other than income
2

 
2

 
6

 
7

Asset (gains) losses and impairments, net
2

 

 
2

 

Operating Loss
(44
)
 
(43
)
 
(86
)
 
(78
)
Other (Income) and Deductions
(23
)
 
(18
)
 
(39
)
 
(32
)
Income Taxes
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Benefit
(4
)
 
(7
)
 
(10
)
 
(12
)
Production Tax Credits
(38
)
 
(26
)
 
(76
)
 
(51
)
 
(42
)
 
(33
)
 
(86
)
 
(63
)
Net Income
21

 
8

 
39

 
17

Less: Net Loss Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests
(9
)
 
(7
)
 
(21
)
 
(15
)
Net Income Attributable to DTE Energy Company
$
30

 
$
15

 
$
60

 
$
32

Operating Revenues — Non-utility operations increased $63 million and $165 million in the three and six months ended June 30, 2017 , respectively. The increase in the second quarter was primarily due to a $40 million increase associated with higher sales as a result of improved conditions in the steel business, a $36 million increase associated with new projects and higher production in the REF business, and a $2 million increase in the landfill gas business, offset by a $10 million decrease in the renewable business due to lower production as a result of an outage, and a $5 million decrease in lower sales primarily associated with expired contracts in the on-site business. The increase in the six month period was primarily due to a $132 million increase associated with new projects and higher production in the REF business, a $49 million increase primarily due to higher sales as a result of improved conditions in the steel business, offset by a $10 million decrease in the renewable business due to lower production as a result of an outage, and a $5 million decrease in lower sales primarily associated with expired contracts in the on-site business.
Non-utility Margin increased $5 million and $4 million in the three and six months ended June 30, 2017 , respectively. The increase in the second quarter was primarily due to a $17 million increase associated with higher sales as a result of improved conditions in the steel business, and a $2 million increase in the landfill gas business, offset by an $8 million decrease in the renewable business due to lower production as a result of an outage, a $4 million decrease in lower sales primarily associated with expired contracts in the on-site business, and a $2 million decrease associated with new projects and production in the REF business. The increase in the six month period was primarily due to a $26 million increase primarily due to higher sales as a result of improved conditions in the steel business, offset by an $8 million decrease in the renewable business due to lower production as a result of an outage, an $8 million decrease in lower sales primarily associated with expired contracts in the on-site business, and a $5 million decrease associated with new projects and production in the REF business.

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Operation and maintenance expense increased $3 million and $10 million in the three and six months ended June 30, 2017 , respectively. The increase in the second quarter was primarily due to $3 million of higher spending due to new projects and higher production in the REF business. The increase in the six month period was primarily due to $5 million of higher spending due to new projects and higher production in the REF business, and $5 million of higher maintenance in the renewables projects.
Other (Income) and Deductions increased $5 million and $7 million in the three and six months ended June 30, 2017 , respectively. The increase was primarily due to insurance settlement and higher equity earnings.
Income Taxes — Production Tax Credits increased $12 million and $25 million in the three and six months ended June 30, 2017 , respectively. The increase was primarily due to new projects and higher production in the REF business.
Net Loss Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests increased $2 million and $6 million in the three and six months ended June 30, 2017 , respectively. The increase was due to higher production in the existing lease arrangements with investors at various REF facilities.
Outlook — Power and Industrial Projects has constructed and placed in service REF facilities at eleven sites including facilities located at eight third-party owned coal-fired power plants. DTE Energy has sold membership interests in four of the facilities and entered into lease arrangements in three of the facilities. DTE Energy will continue to optimize these facilities by seeking investors or entering into lease arrangements for facilities operating at DTE Electric and other utility sites. DTE Energy is in the process of entering into a sublicense agreement with a third-party owned and operated REF facility.
DTE Energy expects improved production levels of metallurgical coke and pulverized coal supplied to steel industry customers for 2017. The segment has four renewable power generation facilities in operation. On-site energy services will continue to be delivered in accordance with the terms of long-term contracts. In the second quarter of 2017, Power and Industrial Projects acquired an operating landfill gas facility and a landfill gas development project. DTE Energy will continue to look for additional investment opportunities and other energy projects at favorable prices.
Power and Industrial Projects will continue to leverage its extensive energy-related operating experience and project management capability to develop additional energy projects to serve energy intensive industrial customers.
ENERGY TRADING
Energy Trading focuses on physical and financial power and natural gas marketing and trading, structured transactions, enhancement of returns from its asset portfolio, and optimization of contracted natural gas pipeline transportation and storage positions. Energy Trading also provides natural gas, power, and related services, which may include the management of associated storage and transportation contracts on the customers' behalf, and the supply or purchase of renewable energy credits to various customers. Energy Trading results are discussed below:
 
Three Months Ended June 30,
 
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
2017
 
2016
 
2017
 
2016
 
(In millions)
Operating Revenues — Non-utility operations
$
991

 
$
476

 
$
2,043

 
$
1,025

Purchased power and gas — non-utility
972

 
496

 
1,845

 
1,037

Non-utility Margin
19

 
(20
)
 
198

 
(12
)
Operation and maintenance
16

 
16

 
35

 
32

Depreciation and amortization
1

 

 
2

 
1

Taxes other than income
2

 

 
3

 
1

Operating Income (Loss)

 
(36
)
 
158

 
(46
)
Other (Income) and Deductions

 
2

 
1

 
3

Income Tax Expense (Benefit)

 
(15
)
 
61

 
(19
)
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to DTE Energy Company
$

 
$
(23
)
 
$
96

 
$
(30
)
Operating Revenues — Non-utility operations increased $515 million and $1,018 million in the three and six months ended June 30, 2017 , respectively. The increase was primarily due to higher gas prices impacting the gas structured strategy.

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Non-utility Margin increased $39 million and $210 million in the three and six months ended June 30, 2017 , respectively. The increase in the second quarter represents a $38 million increase in unrealized margins and a $1 million increase in realized margins. The $38 million increase in unrealized margins was due to $55 million of favorable results, primarily in gas structured and gas storage strategies, offset by $17 million of unfavorable results, primarily in power full requirements and gas and power trading strategies. The $1 million increase in realized margins was due to $6 million of favorable results, primarily in the environmental trading strategy, offset by $5 million of unfavorable results, primarily in the gas full requirements, power trading, and gas structured strategies.
The increase in the six month period represents a $108 million increase in unrealized margins and a $102 million increase in realized margins. The $108 million increase in unrealized margins was due to $132 million of favorable results, primarily in gas structured, environmental trading and gas storage strategies, offset by $24 million of unfavorable results, primarily in gas and power trading and power full requirements strategies. The $102 million increase in realized margins was due to $102 million of favorable results, primarily in gas structured, gas storage, environmental trading, and gas full requirements strategies.
Natural gas structured transactions typically involve a physical purchase or sale of natural gas in the future and/or natural gas basis financial instruments which are derivatives and a related non-derivative pipeline transportation contract. These gas structured transactions can result in significant earnings volatility as the derivative components are marked-to-market without revaluing the related non-derivative contracts. Included in the $55 million of favorable unrealized results for the three months ended June 30, 2017 related to gas strategies was $48 million of timing related gains which will reverse in future periods as the underlying contracts settle. Included in the $5 million of unfavorable realized results for the three months ended June 30, 2017 related to gas strategies was $10 million of timing related gains recognized in previous periods that reversed as the underlying contracts settled.
Included in the $132 million of favorable unrealized results for the six months ended June 30, 2017 related to gas strategies was $126 million of timing related gains which will reverse in future periods as the underlying contracts settle. Included in the $102 million of favorable realized results for the six months ended June 30, 2017 related to gas strategies was $78 million of timing related losses recognized in previous periods that reversed as the underlying contracts settled.
Outlook — In the near-term, Energy Trading expects market conditions to remain challenging and the profitability of this segment may be impacted by the volatility in commodity prices and the uncertainty of impacts associated with financial reform, regulatory changes, and changes in operating rules of Regional Transmission Organizations. Significant portions of the Energy Trading portfolio are economically hedged. Most financial instruments and physical power and natural gas contracts are deemed derivatives, whereas natural gas inventory, pipeline transportation, renewable energy credits, and storage assets are not derivatives. As a result, Energy Trading will experience earnings volatility as derivatives are marked-to-market without revaluing the underlying non-derivative contracts and assets. Energy Trading's strategy is to economically manage the price risk of these underlying non-derivative contracts and assets with futures, forwards, swaps, and options. This results in gains and losses that are recognized in different interim and annual accounting periods.
See also the "Fair Value" section herein and Notes 7 and 8 to the Consolidated Financial Statements, " Fair Value " and " Financial and Other Derivative Instruments ," respectively.
CORPORATE AND OTHER
Corporate and Other includes various holding company activities, holds certain non-utility debt, and holds energy-related investments. The net loss es of $32 million and $16 million in the three and six months ended June 30, 2017 , represent an increase of $9 million and a decrease of $14 million from the net loss es of $23 million and $30 million in the comparable 2016 periods. The increase in the second quarter was primarily due to effective income tax rate adjustments. The decrease in the six month period was primarily due to $13 million of excess tax benefits on stock-based compensation recognized in accordance with ASU 2016-09, Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting , which was adopted effective July 1, 2016.


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CAPITAL RESOURCES AND LIQUIDITY
Cash Requirements
DTE Energy uses cash to maintain and invest in the electric and natural gas utilities, to grow the non-utility businesses, to retire, and pay interest on long-term debt, and to pay dividends. DTE Energy believes it will have sufficient internal and external capital resources to fund anticipated capital and operating requirements. DTE Energy expects that cash from operations in 2017 will be approximately $1.9 billion . DTE Energy anticipates base level utility capital investments; environmental, renewable, and energy optimization expenditures; expenditures for non-utility businesses; and contributions to equity method investees in 2017 of approximately $3.0 billion . DTE Energy plans to seek regulatory approval to include utility capital expenditures in regulatory rate base consistent with prior treatment. Capital spending for growth of existing or new non-utility businesses will depend on the existence of opportunities that meet strict risk-return and value creation criteria.
 
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
2017
 
2016
Cash and Cash Equivalents
(In millions)
Cash Flow From (Used For)
 
 
 
Operating Activities
 
 
 
Net Income
$
569

 
$
385

Adjustments to reconcile Net Income to Net cash from operating activities:
 
 
 
Depreciation and amortization
498

 
472

Nuclear fuel amortization
24

 
29

Allowance for equity funds used during construction
(12
)
 
(10
)
Deferred income taxes
164

 
134

Asset (gains) losses and impairments, net
3

 

Working capital and other
(63
)
 
266

Net cash from operating activities
1,183

 
1,276

Investing Activities
 
 
 
Plant and equipment expenditures — utility
(968
)
 
(797
)
Plant and equipment expenditures — non-utility
(68
)
 
(64
)
Contributions to equity method investees
(175
)
 
(121
)
Other
(38
)
 
44

Net cash used for investing activities
(1,249
)
 
(938
)
Financing Activities
 
 
 
Issuance of long-term debt, net of issuance costs
495

 
588

Redemption of long-term debt
(6
)
 
(313
)
Short-term borrowings, net
(79
)
 
(324
)
Repurchase of common stock
(51
)
 
(33
)
Dividends on common stock and other
(323
)
 
(261
)
Net cash from (used for) financing activities
36

 
(343
)
Net Decrease in Cash and Cash Equivalents
$
(30
)
 
$
(5
)
Cash from Operating Activities
A majority of DTE Energy's operating cash flows are provided by the electric and natural gas utilities, which are significantly influenced by factors such as weather, electric retail access, regulatory deferrals, regulatory outcomes, economic conditions, changes in working capital, and operating costs.
Cash from operations decreased by $93 million in the six months ended June 30, 2017 compared to the six months ended June 30, 2016 . The decrease in operating cash flows reflects a decrease to working capital adjustments, partially offset by an increase to Net Income, Deferred income taxes, and Depreciation and amortization.

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Cash used for Investing Activities
Cash inflows associated with investing activities are primarily generated from the sale of assets, while cash outflows are the result of plant and equipment expenditures. In any given year, DTE Energy looks to realize cash from under-performing or non-strategic assets or matured, fully valued assets.
Capital spending within the utility businesses is primarily to maintain and improve electric generation and the electric and natural gas distribution infrastructure, and to comply with environmental regulations and renewable energy requirements.
Capital spending within the non-utility businesses is primarily for ongoing maintenance, expansion, and growth. DTE Energy looks to make growth investments that meet strict criteria in terms of strategy, management skills, risks, and returns. All new investments are analyzed for their rates of return and cash payback on a risk adjusted basis. DTE Energy has been disciplined in how it deploys capital and will not make investments unless they meet the criteria. For new business lines, DTE Energy initially invests based on research and analysis. DTE Energy starts with a limited investment, evaluates the results, and either expands or exits the business based on those results. In any given year, the amount of growth capital will be determined by the underlying cash flows of DTE Energy, with a clear understanding of any potential impact on its credit ratings.
Net cash used for investing activities increased by $311 million in 2017 due to increased capital expenditures, increased contributions to equity method investees, primarily the NEXUS Pipeline as it continues to develop, and the two acquisitions of landfill gas facilities, which are presented in Investing Activities — Other.
Cash from (used for) Financing Activities
DTE Energy relies on both short-term borrowing and long-term financing as a source of funding for capital requirements not satisfied by its operations.
DTE Energy's strategy is to have a targeted debt portfolio blend of fixed and variable interest rates and maturity. DTE Energy continually evaluates its leverage target, which is currently 50% to 53%, to ensure it is consistent with the objective of a strong investment grade debt rating.
Net cash from financing activities increased by $379 million in 2017 primarily due to a decrease in redemptions of long-term debt and a decrease in short-term borrowings, partially offset by a decrease in issuances of long-term debt, and increased Dividends on common stock and Repurchases of common stock.
Outlook
DTE Energy expects cash flows from operations to increase over the long-term, primarily as a result of growth from the utility and non-utility businesses. Growth in the utilities is expected to be driven primarily by capital spending to maintain and improve the electric generation and electric and natural gas distribution infrastructure and to comply with new and existing state and federal regulations that will result in additional environmental and renewable energy investments which will increase the base from which rates are determined. Non-utility growth is expected from additional investments, primarily in the Gas Storage and Pipelines and Power and Industrial Projects segments.
DTE Energy may be impacted by the timing of collection or refund of various recovery and tracking mechanisms, as a result of timing of MPSC orders. Energy prices are likely to be a source of volatility with regard to working capital requirements for the foreseeable future. DTE Energy continues its efforts to identify opportunities to improve cash flows through working capital initiatives and maintaining flexibility in the timing and extent of long-term capital projects.
DTE Energy has approximately $410 million in long-term debt, including capital leases, maturing in the next twelve months. The repayment of the debt is expected to be paid through internally generated funds or the issuance of long-term debt.
DTE Energy has approximately $1.7 billion of available liquidity at June 30, 2017 , consisting of cash and amounts available under unsecured revolving credit agreements.
At the discretion of management and depending upon financial market conditions, DTE Energy may make additional contributions up to $180 million , including contributions from DTE Electric of $145 million , to its pension plans in 2017 . DTE Energy does not anticipate making any contributions to the other postretirement benefit plans in 2017 .

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Various subsidiaries and an equity investee of DTE Energy have entered into contracts which contain ratings triggers and are guaranteed by DTE Energy. These contracts contain provisions which allow the counterparties to require that DTE Energy post cash or letters of credit as collateral in the event that DTE Energy's credit rating is downgraded below investment grade. Certain of these provisions (known as "hard triggers") state specific circumstances under which DTE Energy can be required to post collateral upon the occurrence of a credit downgrade, while other provisions (known as "soft triggers") are not as specific. For contracts with soft triggers, it is difficult to estimate the amount of collateral which may be requested by counterparties and/or which DTE Energy may ultimately be required to post. The amount of such collateral which could be requested fluctuates based on commodity prices (primarily natural gas, power, and coal) and the provisions and maturities of the underlying transactions. As of June 30, 2017 , DTE Energy's contractual obligation to post collateral in the form of cash or letters of credit in the event of a downgrade to below investment grade, under both hard trigger and soft trigger provisions, was approximately $484 million .
DTE Energy believes it will have sufficient operating flexibility, cash resources, and funding sources to maintain adequate amounts of liquidity and to meet future operating cash and capital expenditure needs. However, virtually all of DTE Energy's businesses are capital intensive, or require access to capital, and the inability to access adequate capital could adversely impact earnings and cash flows.
See Notes 5, 9, 10, 11, and 12 to the Consolidated Financial Statements, " Regulatory Matters ," " Long-Term Debt ," " Short-Term Credit Arrangements and Borrowings ," " Commitments and Contingencies ," and " Retirement Benefits and Trusteed Assets ," respectively.
NEW ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS
See Note 3 to the Consolidated Financial Statements, " New Accounting Pronouncements ."
FAIR VALUE
Derivatives are generally recorded at fair value and shown as Derivative assets or liabilities. Contracts DTE Energy typically classifies as derivative instruments include power, natural gas, oil, and certain coal forwards, futures, options and swaps, and foreign currency exchange contracts. Items DTE Energy does not generally account for as derivatives include natural gas inventory, pipeline transportation contracts, renewable energy credits, and storage assets. See Notes 7 and 8 to the Consolidated Financial Statements, " Fair Value " and " Financial and Other Derivative Instruments ," respectively.
The tables below do not include the expected earnings impact of non-derivative natural gas storage, transportation, certain power contracts, and renewable energy credits which are subject to accrual accounting. Consequently, gains and losses from these positions may not match with the related physical and financial hedging instruments in some reporting periods, resulting in volatility in the Registrants' reported period-by-period earnings; however, the financial impact of the timing differences will reverse at the time of physical delivery and/or settlement.
The Registrants manage their MTM risk on a portfolio basis based upon the delivery period of their contracts and the individual components of the risks within each contract. Accordingly, the Registrants record and manage the energy purchase and sale obligations under their contracts in separate components based on the commodity (e.g. electricity or natural gas), the product (e.g. electricity for delivery during peak or off-peak hours), the delivery location (e.g. by region), the risk profile (e.g. forward or option), and the delivery period (e.g. by month and year).
The Registrants have established a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value in three broad levels. The fair value hierarchy gives the highest priority to quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (Level 1) and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs (Level 3). For further discussion of the fair value hierarchy, see Note 7 to the Consolidated Financial Statements, " Fair Value ."

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The following table provides details on changes in DTE Energy's MTM net asset (or liability) position:
 
Six Months Ended
 
June 30, 2017
 
(In millions)
MTM at December 31, 2016
$
(86
)
Reclassified to realized upon settlement
(19
)
Changes in fair value recorded to income
127

Amounts recorded to unrealized income
108

Changes in fair value recorded in regulatory liabilities
13

Change in collateral held for others
2

MTM at June 30, 2017
$
37

The table below shows the maturity of DTE Energy's MTM positions. The positions from 2020 and beyond principally represent longer tenor gas structured transactions:
Source of Fair Value
 
2017
 
2018
 
2019
 
2020 and Beyond
 
Total Fair Value
 
 
(In millions)
Level 1
 
$
(4
)
 
$
1

 
$
4

 
$
(1
)
 
$

Level 2
 
5

 
6

 
6

 
3

 
20

Level 3
 
(3
)
 
17

 
10

 
(30
)
 
(6
)
MTM before collateral adjustments
 
$
(2
)
 
$
24

 
$
20

 
$
(28
)
 
14

Collateral adjustments
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
23

MTM at June 30, 2017
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
$
37


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Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
Market Price Risk
The Electric and Gas businesses have commodity price risk, primarily related to the purchases of coal, natural gas, uranium, and electricity. However, the Registrants do not bear significant exposure to earnings risk, as such changes are included in the PSCR and GCR regulatory rate-recovery mechanisms. In addition, changes in the price of natural gas can impact the valuation of lost and stolen gas, storage sales, and transportation services revenue at the Gas segment. The Gas segment manages its market price risk related to storage sales revenue primarily through the sale of long-term storage contracts. The Registrants are exposed to short-term cash flow or liquidity risk as a result of the time differential between actual cash settlements and regulatory rate recovery.
DTE Energy's Gas Storage and Pipelines business segment has exposure to natural gas price fluctuations which impact the pricing for natural gas storage, gathering, and transportation. DTE Energy manages its exposure through the use of short, medium, and long-term storage, gathering, and transportation contracts.
DTE Energy's Power and Industrial Projects business segment is subject to electricity, natural gas, and coal product price risk. DTE Energy manages its exposure to commodity price risk through the use of long-term contracts.
DTE Energy's Energy Trading business segment has exposure to electricity, natural gas, coal, crude oil, heating oil, and foreign currency exchange price fluctuations. These risks are managed by the energy marketing and trading operations through the use of forward energy, capacity, storage, options, and futures contracts, within pre-determined risk parameters.
Credit Risk
The Registrants regularly review contingent matters relating to customers and their contracts and record provisions for amounts considered at risk of probable loss in the allowance for doubtful accounts. The Registrants believe their accrued amounts are adequate for probable loss.
Trading Activities
DTE Energy is exposed to credit risk through trading activities. Credit risk is the potential loss that may result if the trading counterparties fail to meet their contractual obligations. DTE Energy utilizes both external and internal credit assessments when determining the credit quality of trading counterparties.

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The following table displays the credit quality of DTE Energy's trading counterparties as of June 30, 2017 :
 
Credit Exposure
Before Cash
Collateral
 
Cash
Collateral
 
Net Credit
Exposure
 
(In millions)
Investment Grade (a)
 
 
 
 
 
A− and Greater
$
257

 
$
(1
)
 
$
256

BBB+ and BBB
266

 

 
266

BBB−
68

 

 
68

Total Investment Grade
591

 
(1
)
 
590

Non-investment grade (b)
9

 
(1
)
 
8

Internally Rated — investment grade (c)
271

 

 
271

Internally Rated — non-investment grade (d)
19

 
(1
)
 
18

Total
$
890

 
$
(3
)
 
$
887

_______________________________________
(a)
This category includes counterparties with minimum credit ratings of Baa3 assigned by Moody’s Investors Service (Moody’s) or BBB- assigned by Standard & Poor’s Rating Group, a division of McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. (Standard & Poor’s). The five largest counterparty exposures, combined, for this category represented approximately 17% of the total gross credit exposure.
(b)
This category includes counterparties with credit ratings that are below investment grade. The five largest counterparty exposures, combined, for this category represented approximately 1% of the total gross credit exposure.
(c)
This category includes counterparties that have not been rated by Moody’s or Standard & Poor’s, but are considered investment grade based on DTE Energy’s evaluation of the counterparty’s creditworthiness. The five largest counterparty exposures, combined, for this category represented approximately 11% of the total gross credit exposure.
(d)
This category includes counterparties that have not been rated by Moody’s or Standard & Poor’s, and are considered non-investment grade based on DTE Energy’s evaluation of the counterparty’s creditworthiness. The five largest counterparty exposures, combined, for this category represented approximately 2% of the total gross credit exposure.
Other
The Registrants engage in business with customers that are non-investment grade. The Registrants closely monitor the credit ratings of these customers and, when deemed necessary and permitted under the tariffs, request collateral or guarantees from such customers to secure their obligations.
Interest Rate Risk
DTE Energy is subject to interest rate risk in connection with the issuance of debt. In order to manage interest costs, DTE Energy may use treasury locks and interest rate swap agreements. DTE Energy's 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, 2017 , DTE Energy had a floating rate debt-to-total debt ratio of approximately 3.5% .
Foreign Currency Exchange 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 natural gas and power, as well as for long-term transportation capacity. To limit DTE Energy's exposure to foreign currency exchange fluctuations, DTE Energy has entered into a series of foreign currency exchange forward contracts through December 2020 .
Summary of Sensitivity Analyses
The Registrants performed sensitivity analyses on the fair values of commodity contracts and long-term debt obligations. The commodity contracts listed below principally relate to energy marketing and trading activities. The sensitivity analyses involved increasing and decreasing forward prices and rates at June 30, 2017 and 2016 by a hypothetical 10% and calculating the resulting change in the fair values.

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The results of the sensitivity analyses:
 
 
Assuming a
10% Increase in Prices/Rates
 
Assuming a
10% Decrease in Prices/Rates
 
 
 
 
As of June 30,
 
As of June 30,
 
 
Activity
 
2017
 
2016
 
2017
 
2016
 
Change in the Fair Value of
 
 
(In millions)
 
 
Gas contracts
 
$
15

 
$
12

 
$
(15
)
 
$
(12
)
 
Commodity contracts
Power contracts
 
$
11

 
$
15

 
$
(11
)
 
$
(15
)
 
Commodity contracts
Interest rate risk — DTE Energy
 
$
(529
)
 
$
(389
)
 
$
521

 
$
408

 
Long-term debt
Interest rate risk — DTE Electric
 
$
(226
)
 
$
(222
)
 
$
242

 
$
237

 
Long-term debt
For further discussion of market risk, see Note 8 to the Consolidated Financial Statements, " Financial and Other Derivative Instruments ."


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Item 4. Controls and Procedures
DTE Energy
(a) Evaluation of disclosure controls and procedures
Management of DTE Energy carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of DTE Energy's Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Chief Financial Officer (CFO), of the effectiveness of the design and operation of DTE Energy's disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) as of June 30, 2017 , which is the end of the period covered by this report. Based on this evaluation, DTE Energy's CEO and CFO have concluded that such disclosure controls and procedures are effective in providing reasonable assurance that information required to be disclosed by DTE Energy in reports that it files or submits under the Exchange Act (i) is recorded, processed, summarized, and reported within the time periods specified in the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's rules and forms and (ii) is accumulated and communicated to DTE Energy's management, including its CEO and CFO, 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 attained.
(b) Changes in internal control over financial reporting
In April 2017, DTE Energy implemented a new customer billing system which is designed to improve efficiency and enhance the customer experience. Pre-implementation testing and post-implementation reviews were conducted by Management to provide reasonable assurance that internal controls surrounding the system implementation were properly designed to prevent material financial statement errors. Internal controls over our financial reporting have been updated as necessary to accommodate modifications to our customer billing system and billing and cash collection processes. Management continues to support, sustain, and monitor our ongoing continuous improvement efforts in connection with the transition to the new billing system to provide reasonable assurance of effective internal control over financial reporting.
Except as described above, there have been no changes in DTE Energy's internal control over financial reporting during the quarter ended June 30, 2017 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, DTE Energy's internal control over financial reporting.
DTE Electric
(a) Evaluation of disclosure controls and procedures
Management of DTE Electric carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of DTE Electric's Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Chief Financial Officer (CFO), of the effectiveness of the design and operation of DTE Electric's disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) as of June 30, 2017 , which is the end of the period covered by this report. Based on this evaluation, DTE Electric's CEO and CFO have concluded that such disclosure controls and procedures are effective in providing reasonable assurance that information required to be disclosed by DTE Electric in reports that it files or submits under the Exchange Act (i) is recorded, processed, summarized, and reported within the time periods specified in the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's rules and forms and (ii) is accumulated and communicated to DTE Electric's management, including its CEO and CFO, 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 attained.
(b) Changes in internal control over financial reporting
In April 2017, DTE Electric implemented a new customer billing system which is designed to improve efficiency and enhance the customer experience. Pre-implementation testing and post-implementation reviews were conducted by Management to provide reasonable assurance that internal controls surrounding the system implementation were properly designed to prevent material financial statement errors. Internal controls over our financial reporting have been updated as necessary to accommodate modifications to our customer billing system and billing and cash collection processes. Management continues to support, sustain, and monitor our ongoing continuous improvement efforts in connection with the transition to the new billing system to provide reasonable assurance of effective internal control over financial reporting.

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Except as described above, there have been no changes in DTE Electric's internal control over financial reporting during the quarter ended June 30, 2017 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, DTE Electric's internal control over financial reporting.


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Part II — Other Information
Item 1. Legal Proceeding s
As a result of a multimedia inspection by the EPA, EES Coke, the Michigan coke battery facility, a wholly-owned subsidiary of DTE Energy, received two FOVs in 2015 related to: 1) failing to repeat benzene sampling of waste streams due to a process change and use of calibration gas that is inconsistent with the applicable regulation; and 2) alleged deficiencies in its oil pollution prevention measures and spill prevention, control and countermeasures plan. In May 2017, EES Coke reached a settlement with the EPA and agreed to pay $165,000 to resolve this matter.
For more information on legal proceedings and matters related to the Registrants, see Notes 5 and 11 to the Consolidated Financial Statements, " Regulatory Matters " and " Commitments and Contingencies ," respectively.

Item 1A. Risk Factors
There are various risks associated with the operations of the Registrants' businesses. To provide a framework to understand the operating environment of the Registrants, a brief explanation of the more significant risks associated with the Registrants' businesses is provided in Part 1, Item 1A. Risk Factors in DTE Energy's and DTE Electric's combined 2016 Annual Report on Form 10-K. Although the Registrants have tried to identify and discuss key risk factors, others could emerge in the future.

Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
Purchases of DTE Energy Equity Securities by the Issuer and Affiliated Purchasers
The following table provides information about DTE Energy purchases of equity securities that are registered by DTE Energy pursuant to Section 12 of the Exchange Act of 1934 for the quarter ended June 30, 2017 :
 
Number of
Shares
Purchased (a)
 
Average
Price
Paid per
Share (a)
 
Number
of Shares
Purchased as
Part of Publicly
Announced
Plans or
Programs
 
Average
Price Paid
per Share
 
Maximum Dollar
Value that May
Yet Be
Purchased Under
the Plans or
Programs
04/01/2017 — 04/30/2017
5,627

 
$
100.20

 

 

 

05/01/2017 — 05/31/2017
58

 
$
104.26

 

 

 

06/01/2017 — 06/30/2017
1,735

 
$
91.94

 

 

 

Total
7,420

 
 
 

 
 
 
 
_______________________________________
(a)
Represents shares of common stock withheld to satisfy income tax obligations upon the vesting of restricted stock based on the price in effect at the grant date.


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Item 6. Exhibits
Exhibit Number
 
Description
 
DTE
Energy
 
DTE
Electric
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(i) Exhibits filed herewith:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
10.104
 
Request for Extension of Termination Date, effective as of April 16, 2017, to the Third Amended and Restated Five-Year Credit Agreement, dated as of October 21, 2011, amended and restated as of April 5, 2013, and amended and restated as of April 16, 2015, by and among DTE Energy, the lenders party thereto, Citibank, N.A., as Administrative Agent, and Barclays Bank PLC, The Bank of Nova Scotia and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A, as Co-Syndication Agents
 
X
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
10.105
 
Request for Extension of Termination Date, effective as of April 16, 2017, to the Third Amended and Restated Five-Year Credit Agreement, dated as of October 21, 2011, amended and restated as of April 5, 2013, and amended and restated as of April 16, 2015, by and among DTE Gas the lenders party thereto, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as Administrative Agent, and Barclays Bank PLC, Citibank, N.A. and Bank of America, N.A., as Co-Syndication Agents
 
X
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
10.106
 
Request for Extension of Termination Date, effective as of April 16, 2017, to the Third Amended and Restated Five-Year Credit Agreement, dated as of October 21, 2011, amended and restated as of April 5, 2013, and further amended and restated as of April 16, 2015, by and among DTE Electric Company, the lenders party thereto, Barclays Bank PLC., as Administrative Agent, and Citibank, N.A., JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association as Co-Syndication Agents.
 
X
 
X
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
12.77
 
Computation of Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges
 
X
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
12.78
 
Computation of Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges
 
 
 
X
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
31.133
 
Chief Executive Officer Section 302 Form 10-Q Certification of Periodic Report
 
X
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
31.134
 
Chief Financial Officer Section 302 Form 10-Q Certification of Periodic Report
 
X
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
31.135
 
Chief Executive Officer Section 302 Form 10-Q Certification of Periodic Report
 
 
 
X
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
31.136
 
Chief Financial Officer Section 302 Form 10-Q Certification of Periodic Report
 
 
 
X
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
101.INS
 
XBRL Instance Document
 
X
 
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(ii) Exhibits furnished herewith:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
32.133
 
Chief Executive Officer Section 906 Form 10-Q Certification of Periodic Report
 
X
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
32.134
 
Chief Financial Officer Section 906 Form 10-Q Certification of Periodic Report
 
X
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
32.135
 
Chief Executive Officer Section 906 Form 10-Q Certification of Periodic Report
 
 
 
X
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
32.136
 
Chief Financial Officer Section 906 Form 10-Q Certification of Periodic Report
 
 
 
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Signatures
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrants have duly caused this report to be signed on their behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized. The signature for each undersigned Registrant shall be deemed to relate only to matters having reference to such Registrant and any subsidiaries thereof.
Date:
July 26, 2017
 
 
 
 
 
DTE ENERGY COMPANY
 
 
 
 
 
 
By:
/S/DONNA M. ENGLAND
 
 
 
Donna M. England
Chief Accounting Officer
 
 
 
(Duly Authorized Officer)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
DTE ELECTRIC COMPANY
 
 
 
 
 
 
By:
/S/DONNA M. ENGLAND
 
 
 
Donna M. England
Chief Accounting Officer
 
 
 
(Duly Authorized Officer)

68
Exhibit 10.104


EXHIBIT10104IMAGE1.JPG
March 7, 2017

To the Lenders parties to the
Credit Agreement referred
to below
Re:    Request for Extension of Termination Date
Ladies and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to that certain Third Amended and Restated Five-Year Credit Agreement, dated as of April 16, 2015 (as amended, supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time, the " Credit Agreement ", terms defined therein and not otherwise defined herein being used herein as defined therein), among DTE Energy Company (the " Company "), the Lenders (as defined in the Credit Agreement) parties thereto and Citibank, N.A., as Administrative Agent for the Lenders (the " Administrative Agent "), the Company hereby requests that, effective as of April 16, 2017, the Termination Date be extended for a period of one year from the Termination Date now in effect, as provided in Section 2.19 of the Credit Agreement.
You must give notice to the Administrative Agent whether or not you agree to the requested extension. Under Section 2.19(b) of the Credit Agreement, such notice generally must be received no later than 10 Business Days after the Administrative Agent receives this request.
The Company hereby certifies that the following statements are true on the date hereof, and will be true on the extension of the Termination Date:
(1)    no Default or Event of Default shall have occurred and be continuing on the applicable Extension Date and immediately after giving effect thereto; and
(2)    the representations and warranties of the Borrower set forth in the Credit Agreement are true and correct on and as of the applicable Extension Date and after giving effect thereto, as though made on and as of such date (or to the extent that such representations and warranties specifically refer to an earlier date, as of such earlier date).
This notice and request is subject in all respects to the terms of the Credit Agreement, is irrevocable and shall be effective only if received by the Administrative Agent no later than March 7, 2017.
DTE ENERGY COMPANY


By /s/ David R. Murphy     
Title Assistant Treasurer


1
    
Exhibit 10.105


EXHIBIT10104IMAGE1.JPG
March 7, 2017

To the Lenders parties to the
Credit Agreement referred
to below
Re:    Request for Extension of Termination Date
Ladies and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to that certain Third Amended and Restated Five-Year Credit Agreement, dated as of April 16, 2015 (as amended, supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time, the " Credit Agreement ", terms defined therein and not otherwise defined herein being used herein as defined therein), among DTE Gas Company (the " Company "), the Lenders (as defined in the Credit Agreement) parties thereto and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as Administrative Agent for the Lenders (the " Administrative Agent "), the Company hereby requests that, effective as of April 16, 2017, the Termination Date be extended for a period of one year from the Termination Date now in effect, as provided in Section 2.18 of the Credit Agreement.
You must give notice to the Administrative Agent whether or not you agree to the requested extension. Under Section 2.18(b) of the Credit Agreement, such notice generally must be received no later than 10 Business Days after the Administrative Agent receives this request.
The Company hereby certifies that the following statements are true on the date hereof, and will be true on the extension of the Termination Date:
(1)    no Default or Event of Default shall have occurred and be continuing on the applicable Extension Date and immediately after giving effect thereto; and
(2)    the representations and warranties of the Borrower set forth in the Credit Agreement are true and correct on and as of the applicable Extension Date and after giving effect thereto, as though made on and as of such date (or to the extent that such representations and warranties specifically refer to an earlier date, as of such earlier date).
This notice and request is subject in all respects to the terms of the Credit Agreement, is irrevocable and shall be effective only if received by the Administrative Agent no later than March 7, 2017.
DTE GAS COMPANY


By /s/ David R. Murphy
Title Assistant Treasurer

1
    
Exhibit 10.106


EXHIBIT10104IMAGE1.JPG
March 7, 2017

To the Lenders parties to the
Credit Agreement referred
to below
Re:    Request for Extension of Termination Date
Ladies and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to that certain Third Amended and Restated Five-Year Credit Agreement, dated as of April 16, 2015 (as amended, supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time, the " Credit Agreement ", terms defined therein and not otherwise defined herein being used herein as defined therein), among DTE Electric Company (the " Company "), the Lenders (as defined in the Credit Agreement) parties thereto and Barclays Bank PLC, as Administrative Agent for the Lenders (the " Administrative Agent "), the Company hereby requests that, effective as of April 16, 2017, the Termination Date be extended for a period of one year from the Termination Date now in effect, as provided in Section 2.18 of the Credit Agreement.
You must give notice to the Administrative Agent whether or not you agree to the requested extension. Under Section 2.18(b) of the Credit Agreement, such notice generally must be received no later than 10 Business Days after the Administrative Agent receives this request.
The Company hereby certifies that the following statements are true on the date hereof, and will be true on the extension of the Termination Date:
(1)    no Default or Event of Default shall have occurred and be continuing on the applicable Extension Date and immediately after giving effect thereto; and
(2)    the representations and warranties of the Borrower set forth in the Credit Agreement are true and correct on and as of the applicable Extension Date and after giving effect thereto, as though made on and as of such date (or to the extent that such representations and warranties specifically refer to an earlier date, as of such earlier date).
This notice and request is subject in all respects to the terms of the Credit Agreement, is irrevocable and shall be effective only if received by the Administrative Agent no later than March 7, 2017.
DTE ELECTRIC COMPANY


By /s/ David R. Murphy     
Title Assistant Treasurer     

1
    


Exhibit 12.77

DTE Energy Company
Computation of Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges
 
Six Months Ended
 
Year Ended December 31,
 
June 30, 2017
 
2016
 
2015
 
2014
 
2013
 
2012
 
(In millions)
Earnings:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Pretax earnings
$
736

 
$
1,105

 
$
950

 
$
1,275

 
$
922

 
$
960

Adjustments
(12
)
 
23

 
(3
)
 
(15
)
 
(26
)
 
71

Fixed charges
269

 
493

 
473

 
453

 
461

 
463

Net earnings
$
993

 
$
1,621

 
$
1,420

 
$
1,713

 
$
1,357

 
$
1,494

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Fixed Charges:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   Interest expense
$
256

 
$
468

 
$
446

 
$
424

 
$
432

 
$
441

Adjustments
13

 
25

 
27

 
29

 
29

 
22

Fixed charges
$
269

 
$
493

 
$
473

 
$
453

 
$
461

 
$
463

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Ratio of earnings to fixed charges
3.69

 
3.29

 
3.00

 
3.78

 
2.94

 
3.23





Exhibit 12.78

DTE Electric Company
Computation of Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges
 
Six Months Ended
 
Year Ended December 31,
 
June 30, 2017
 
2016
 
2015
 
2014
 
2013
 
2012
 
(In millions)
Earnings:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Pretax earnings
$
375

 
$
975

 
$
836

 
$
830

 
$
741

 
$
768

Adjustments
(6
)
 
(8
)
 
(11
)
 
(11
)
 
(7
)
 
(7
)
Fixed charges
147

 
278

 
277

 
267

 
281

 
286

Net earnings
$
516

 
$
1,245

 
$
1,102

 
$
1,086

 
$
1,015

 
$
1,047

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Fixed Charges:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   Interest expense
$
137

 
$
261

 
$
255

 
$
247

 
$
264

 
$
269

Adjustments
10

 
17

 
22

 
20

 
17

 
17

Fixed charges
$
147

 
$
278

 
$
277

 
$
267

 
$
281

 
$
286

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Ratio of earnings to fixed charges
3.51

 
4.48

 
3.98

 
4.07

 
3.61

 
3.66





Exhibit 31.133
FORM 10-Q CERTIFICATION
I, Gerard M. Anderson, certify that:
1.
I have reviewed this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of DTE Energy Company;
2.
Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;
3.
Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;
4.
The registrant's other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:
a.
Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;
b.
Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;
c.
Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and
d.
Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant's most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant's fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant's internal control over financial reporting; and
5.
The registrant's other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant's auditors and the audit committee of the registrant's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):
a.
All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and
b.
Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting.

/S/ GERARD M. ANDERSON
 
Date:
July 26, 2017
Gerard M. Anderson
Chairman of the Board and
Chief Executive Officer of DTE Energy Company
 
 
 





Exhibit 31.134
FORM 10-Q CERTIFICATION
I, Peter B. Oleksiak, certify that:
1.
I have reviewed this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of DTE Energy Company;
2.
Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;
3.
Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;
4.
The registrant's other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:
a.
Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;
b.
Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;
c.
Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and
d.
Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant's most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant's fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant's internal control over financial reporting; and
5.
The registrant's other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant's auditors and the audit committee of the registrant's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):
a.
All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and
b.
Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting.

/S/ PETER B. OLEKSIAK
Date:
July 26, 2017
Peter B. Oleksiak
Senior Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer of DTE Energy Company
 
 





Exhibit 31.135
FORM 10-Q CERTIFICATION
I, Gerard M. Anderson, certify that:
1.
I have reviewed this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of DTE Electric Company;
2.
Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;
3.
Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;
4.
The registrant's other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:
a.
Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;
b.
Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;
c.
Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and
d.
Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant's most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant's fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant's internal control over financial reporting; and
5.
The registrant's other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant's auditors and the audit committee of the registrant's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):
a.
All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and
b.
Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting.

/S/ GERARD M. ANDERSON 
Date:  
July 26, 2017
Gerard M. Anderson 
Chairman of the Board and
Chief Executive Officer of DTE Electric Company
 
 





Exhibit 31.136
FORM 10-Q CERTIFICATION
I, Peter B. Oleksiak, certify that:
1.
I have reviewed this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of DTE Electric Company;
2.
Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;
3.
Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;
4.
The registrant's other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:
a.
Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;
b.
Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;
c.
Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and
d.
Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant's most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant's fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant's internal control over financial reporting; and
5.
The registrant's other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant's auditors and the audit committee of the registrant's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):
a.
All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and
b.
Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting.

/S/ PETER B. OLEKSIAK
Date:  
July 26, 2017
Peter B. Oleksiak
Senior Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer of DTE Electric Company
 
 





Exhibit 32.133
CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO
18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350,
AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO
SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002
In connection with the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of DTE Energy Company (the “Company”) for the quarter ended June 30, 2017 , as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), I, Gerard M. Anderson, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that to the best of my knowledge and belief:
(1)
the Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and
(2)
the information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

Date:
July 26, 2017
/S/ GERARD M. ANDERSON
 
 
 
Gerard M. Anderson
Chairman of the Board and
Chief Executive Officer of DTE Energy Company
 

A signed original of this written statement required by Section 906 has been provided to the Company and will be retained by the Company and furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission or its staff upon request.





Exhibit 32.134
CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO
18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350,
AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO
SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002
In connection with the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of DTE Energy Company (the “Company”) for the quarter ended June 30, 2017 , as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), I, Peter B. Oleksiak, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that to the best of my knowledge and belief:
(1)
the Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and
(2)
the information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

Date:
July 26, 2017
/S/ PETER B. OLEKSIAK
 
 
Peter B. Oleksiak
Senior Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer of DTE Energy Company
 

A signed original of this written statement required by Section 906 has been provided to the Company and will be retained by the Company and furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission or its staff upon request.





Exhibit 32.135
CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO
18 U. S. C. SECTION 1350
AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO
SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002
In connection with the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of DTE Electric Company (the “Company”) for the quarter ended June 30, 2017 , as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), I, Gerard M. Anderson, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that to the best of my knowledge and belief:
(1)
the Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and
(2)
the information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

Date:
July 26, 2017
/S/ GERARD M. ANDERSON  
 
 
 
Gerard M. Anderson
Chairman of the Board and
Chief Executive Officer of DTE Electric Company
 

A signed original of this written statement required by Section 906 has been provided to the Company and will be retained by the Company and furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission or its staff upon request.





Exhibit 32.136
CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO
18 U. S. C. SECTION 1350
AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO
SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002
In connection with the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of DTE Electric Company (the “Company”) for the quarter ended June 30, 2017 , as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), I, Peter B. Oleksiak, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that to the best of my knowledge and belief:
(1)
the Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and
(2)
the information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

Date:
July 26, 2017
/S/ PETER B. OLEKSIAK
 
 
 
Peter B. Oleksiak
Senior Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer of DTE Electric Company
 

A signed original of this written statement required by Section 906 has been provided to the Company and will be retained by the Company and furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission or its staff upon request.