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Business Update

Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG)

Appendix

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DTE is delivering another successful year

  • Continuing to deliver for our team, customers, communities and investors
  • Significant milestones in electric generation transition, including placing new natural gas plant in service
  • Progressing on infrastructure renewal to provide safe, reliable power
  • Strong first half of the year that is ahead of plan
  • Raised 2022 operating EPS1 guidance midpoint from $5.90 to $6.00, providing over 8% increase from 2021 original guidance midpoint

1. Reconciliation of operating earnings (non-GAAP) to reported earnings included in the appendix

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Focusing on our team, customers and communities while delivering for investors

Our Team

Customers

Communities

Investors

Ensuring the health and safety of our employees

Received Best Employers Award for outstanding commitment to advancing employee well-being through comprehensive and innovative benefits and initiatives

Addressing our customers' most vital needs

Received ENERGY STAR Excellence in Energy Efficiency Award from the EPA for outstanding contributions to protect the environment

Providing safe, reliable and cleaner energy and supporting our communities

Named to Civic 50 by Points of Light for five consecutive years

Delivering premium shareholder returns

Raised 2022 operating EPS1 guidance midpoint from $5.90 to $6.00

1. Reconciliation of operating earnings (non-GAAP) to reported earnings included in the appendix

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