DTE ENERGY CO (Form: 8-K, Received: 06/20/2019 16:19:42)

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

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Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the

Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): June 20, 2019



Commission File Number	Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter, State of Incorporation, Address of Principal Executive Offices and Telephone Number	IRS Employer Identification No.
1-11607	DTE Energy Company (a Michigan corporation) One Energy Plaza Detroit, Michigan 48226-1279 313-235-4000	38-3217752

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:



Title of Each Class	Trading Symbol(s)	Name of Exchange on which Registered
Common stock, without par value	DTE	New York Stock Exchange

2012 Series C 5.25% Junior Subordinated Debentures due 2062	DTQ	New York Stock Exchange

2016 Series B 5.375% Junior Subordinated Debentures due 2076	DTJ	New York Stock Exchange

2016 Series F 6.00% Junior Subordinated Debentures due 2076	DTY	New York Stock Exchange

2017 Series E 5.25% Junior Subordinated Debentures due 2077	DTW	New York Stock Exchange

6.50% Corporate Units	DTV	New York Stock Exchange

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Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

Election of New Director

On June 20, 2019, the Board of Directors of DTE Energy Company (the “Company” or “DTE Energy”) elected a new director, Gary Torgow. Mr. Torgow has been the Chairman of Chemical Financial Corporation since 2015. From 2010 to 2015, Mr. Torgow served as the Chairman of Talmer Financial Corporation. The Board of Directors determined that Mr. Torgow is an independent director under New York Stock Exchange listing standards and the Company's Categorical Standards for Director Independence. There is no arrangement between Mr. Torgow and any person pursuant to which he was selected as a director. Mr. Torgow is not a party to any transaction subject to Section 404(a) of Regulation S-K involving the Company or any of its subsidiaries.

Mr. Torgow will receive 1,000 shares of restricted stock upon his commencement of service as a director pursuant to the Company's Long-Term Incentive Plan. The shares vest three years from June 21, 2019, the effective date of the grant, and the recipient is not required to pay any consideration. Mr. Torgow will also participate in the Company's other compensation and benefit programs for non-employee directors which are described on pages 20-21 of the Company's 2019 Notice of Annual Meeting of Shareholders and Proxy Statement which was filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 14, 2019.

A copy of the Company's press release announcing Mr. Torgow's election is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on their behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.



Date: June 20, 2019

	DTE ENERGY COMPANY (Registrant)

	/s/ Lisa A. Muschong Lisa A. Muschong Vice President Corporate Secretary and Chief of Staff

Exhibit 99.1 DTE Energy names bank chairman Gary Torgow to board of directors DETROIT, June 20, 2019 — DTE Energy (NYSE: DTE) today named Gary Torgow to its Board of Directors, effective immediately. Torgow currently serves as chairman of Chemical Financial Corporation, the largest banking company headquartered in Michigan and founder and chairman of the Sterling Group, a Michigan-based real estate, development and investment company, which has acquired, developed and operated important landmark properties in Southeastern Michigan. "We're pleased Gary has agreed to join our board of directors, adding to the diverse knowledge and experience our directors bring to DTE," said Gerry Anderson, chairman and CEO of DTE Energy. “His extensive experience developing strategies for new business growth nationally, and managing financial, operational and regulatory matters will be of great value to our company and we look forward to his addition to our board." Torgow earned his Bachelor of Arts degree from Yeshiva University, a Juris Doctorate from Wayne State University School of Law and is a member in good standing of the Michigan Bar Association. Torgow serves on the boards of the Community Foundation of Southeast Michigan, Blue Cross Blue Shield and the Detroit Regional Partnership. He is also an executive board member of Business Leaders of Michigan, on the foundation board of Henry Ford Hospital and Wayne State University and the board of trustees of Beaumont Health Systems. About DTE Energy DTE Energy (NYSE: DTE) is a Detroit-based diversified energy company involved in the development and management of energy-related businesses and services nationwide. Its operating units include an electric company serving 2.2 million customers in Southeastern Michigan and a natural gas company serving 1.3 million customers in Michigan. The DTE portfolio includes energy businesses focused on natural gas pipelines, gathering and storage, power and industrial projects, renewable natural gas, and energy marketing and trading. As an environmental leader, DTE will reduce carbon dioxide and methane emissions by more than 80 percent by 2040 to produce cleaner energy while keeping it safe, reliable and affordable. DTE is committed to being a force for good in the communities where it serves through volunteerism, education and employment initiatives, philanthropy and economic progress. Information about DTE is available at dteenergy.com, empoweringmichigan.com,twitter.com/dte_energy and facebook.com. For further information, members of the media may call: Peter Ternes, DTE Energy, 313.235.5555