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Dte Energy — EEI Financial Conference 2007

40 slides from Dte Energy's conference presentation, Nov 2, 2007

  1. Slide 1: Business Update EEI Financial Conference November 5-6, 2007

    Business Update EEI Financial Conference November 5 - 6, 2007

  2. Slide 2: Safe Harbor Statement

    Safe Harbor Statement The information contained herein is as of the date of this presentation. DTE Energy expressly disclaims any current intention to update any forward-looking statements contained in this document as a result of new information or future events or developments. Words such as "anti

  3. Slide 3: DTE Energy Is Well Positioned for Growth

    DTE Energy Is Well Positioned for Growth Solid plan for consistent, predictable utility growth Customer-focused investment program Excellence in operations and cost Sustained constructive regulatory environment Non-Utility businesses focused on creating value Successful 2007 monetization plan realiz

  4. Slide 4: Winners in the Last Utility Build Cycle Shared Common Characteristics

    Winners in the Last Utility Build Cycle (70's-80's) Shared Common Characteristics Cost efficiency and continuous improvement Manage capital projects - on time and on budget Robust processes and procedures Maintain good relationships with customers and regulators Avoid rate shock Keep reliability hig

  5. Slide 5: MichCon Capital Investments Focus on Pipeline and Storage Optimization

    2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Base 95 100 105 105 105 105 Projected MichCon Capital Investment (2007-2012) Growing rate base: $2.0B in 2007 to ~$2.3B by end of 2012 Expansion projects planned for completion by year end 2008: $70M pipeline in W. Michigan $75M utility storage $40M in Panhandle Pipelin

  6. Slide 6: Detroit Edison Capital Is Driven by Investments in System Reliability and Environmental Compliance

    2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Base 650 650 650 650 650 650 Environmental 235 260 200 200 200 200 AMI 20 45 45 45 45 Depreciation 485 510 535 560 585 615 Detroit Edison Capital Is Driven by Investments in System Reliability and Environmental Compliance Projected Detroit Edison Capital Investment (200

  7. Slide 7: Environmental Requirements Will Continue to Drive Growth at Detroit Edison

    Environmental Requirements Will Continue to Drive Growth at Detroit Edison Monroe Power Plant ~2012 Total environmental capital investment of $1.3B (2007 - 2012) $1B investment at Monroe power plant (SCRs and scrubbers) $300M investment at balance of plants Construction process proceeding well On ti

  8. Slide 8: Significant Potential Investments Not Included in Base Plan

    Significant Potential Investments Not Included in Base Plan Potential federal and state legislation on renewable energy and energy efficiency programs Possible investments in wind, biomass, energy efficiency and demand response programs Potential investment of $1B or more Long-term investment opport

  9. Slide 9: Our Utility Operating Strategy Enables Increased Earnings Potential

    Our Utility Operating Strategy Enables Increased Earnings Potential Well-run, customer-focused operations promote a constructive regulatory environment and strong financial performance Constructive Regulation Run the Business Well Collaborative Environment Creative Solutions Accelerated Capital Reco

  10. Slide 10: Performance Excellence Process Reduces Fixed Cost Structure

    Completed Projects Projects in Process Pending Projects Total Expected Program Benefits 190 270 Detroit Edison 190 80 50 320 PEP Benefits 2006 - 2008 O&M, Capital & Other $ millions, pre-tax Performance Excellence Process Reduces Fixed Cost Structure 2005 2006 Current 10300 9300 9075 Employees: Detr

  11. Slide 11: Cost Efficiency Reduces the Need for Rate Increases

    Cost Efficiency Reduces the Need for Rate Increases Illustrative customer rate impact from sustained cost savings and high capital investment Revenue Deficiency Revenue Sufficiency 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 Increasing need for rate increase due to investments Decreasing need for rate increases due to

  12. Slide 12: Constructive Regulatory Relationships Benefit Customers and Shareholders

    Continue to address customer choice uncertainty Timely recovery of capital Rates that reflect cost of service (deskewing) Strengthen relationships with customers and regulators Constructive Regulatory Relationships Benefit Customers and Shareholders Chairman Orjiakor Isiogu Monica Martinez Steven Tr

  13. Slide 13: Constructive Legislative Relationships Benefit Customers and Shareholders

    Constructive Legislative Relationships Benefit Customers and Shareholders Senate Majority Leader Mike Bishop Andy Dillon Speaker of the House of Representatives Senate Energy Policy & Public Utilities Committee Chair Bruce Patterson House Energy & Technology Committee Chair Frank Accavitti Sources:

  14. Slide 14: We Are Working with Many Others to Enact a Comprehensive Energy Plan for Michigan

    We Are Working with Many Others to Enact a Comprehensive Energy Plan for Michigan Potential 10 - 15% Energy Portfolio Standard by 2015 - 2020 Ongoing detailed discussions on the best way to meet Michigan's future energy needs Consumer cost effectiveness Reliable and clean Provide economic developmen

  15. Slide 15: We Have the Financial Resources to Fund Our Utility Growth Plan

    We Have the Financial Resources to Fund Our Utility Growth Plan We have the flexibility to fund utility growth Non-utility monetization plan expected to produce at least $1.5 billion in after-tax proceeds in 2007 Synfuels expected to produce $900 million in total cash from 2007 through 2009 Balance

  16. Slide 16: Our Utility Strategy Enables Consistent and Predictable Growth

    Characteristics to succeed in the current high capital investment cycle Our Utility Strategy Enables Consistent and Predictable Growth Continuing to drive cost efficiency and continuous improvement initiatives Increasing focus on customer satisfaction Building collaborative relationships with regula

  17. Slide 17: DTE Energy Is Well Positioned for Growth

    DTE Energy Is Well Positioned for Growth Solid plan for consistent, predictable utility growth Customer-focused investment program Excellence in operations and cost Sustaining constructive regulatory environment Non-Utility businesses focused on creating value Successful 2007 monetization plan reali

  18. Slide 18: Successful Non-Utility Monetization Plan Almost Completed

    Successful Non-Utility Monetization Plan Almost Completed Original Guidance Upside Current Guidance At least $800 million $1.5 billion After-tax cash proceeds of at least $1.5 billion in 2007 $900 million common stock buyback by year end 2007 (~$725 million as of October 31) Power & Industrial monet

  19. Slide 19: Monetizing Core & South, Focusing on Western Barnett

    Monetizing Core & South, Focusing on Western Barnett Clay Zones of DTE Acreage Vertical Wells Horizontal Wells Dallas/ Ft Worth Metropolitan Area West 44,000 acres Core 11,000 acres Hood Johnson Erath Jack Somervell Hill Wise Tarrant Bosque Parker Denton Palo Pinto Moving to sell Core and Southern a

  20. Slide 20: Power & Industrial Monetization Update

    Power & Industrial Monetization Update Plan closing transaction by year end Expect total proceeds to DTE of ~$800 million (pre-tax) Monetization Update Execute existing strategy to provide value added products and services to large, energy-intensive customers Expect to selectively invest $50 - $100

  21. Slide 21: Non-Utility Pipeline & Storage: Growing U.S. Northeast Market Dynamics

    Non-Utility Pipeline & Storage: Growing U.S. Northeast Market Dynamics Source: EEA/DTE Gas Flow Model LNG (from Trinidad, Middle East and North Africa) LNG LNG LNG Traditional pipeline paths unable to expand economically Expected Flow of New Gas Supply, 2007 - 2020 Western Canada & Arctic / Alaskan

  22. Slide 22: DTE Energy Midstream Pipeline and Storage Assets Are Positioned for Growth

    DTE Energy Midstream Pipeline and Storage Assets Are Positioned for Growth Near-Term Gas Midstream Earnings Drivers 2007 2009 2010 Vector Expansion 4.5 Bcf Storage Expansion - - Millennium Pipeline in Service - - 6.7 Bcf Storage Expansion - - Vector Expansion - - 2 Bcf Storage Expansion - - 2 Bcf St

  23. Slide 23: DTE Energy Is Well Positioned for Growth

    DTE Energy Is Well Positioned for Growth Solid plan for consistent, predictable utility growth Customer-focused investment program Excellence in operations and cost Sustaining constructive regulatory environment Non-Utility businesses focused on creating value Successful 2007 monetization plan reali

  24. Slide 24: 2007 Earnings Outlook

    2007 Earnings Outlook Detroit Edison performance impacted by one time cost pressures Startup costs associated with 2007 SAP implementation Higher than normal storm expenditures MichCon remains on track to earn its 11% authorized ROE in 2007 Strong performance from our non-utility businesses All segm

  25. Slide 25: Detroit Edison 2007 Operating Earnings Drivers

    Detroit Edison 2007 Operating Earnings Drivers Detroit Edison 2007 Guidance Walk* Original 2007 Guidance SAP Startup Costs Economy Weather Revised 2007Guidance Detroit Edison 345 310 300 300 305 35 10 5 2007 Original Guidance 2007 Revised Guidance SAP Start Up Costs Net Weather Impacts Lower Territo

  26. Slide 26: Revising 2007 Earnings Guidance

    Revising 2007 Earnings Guidance * Reconciliation to GAAP reported earnings included in the appendix Note: EPS based on expected 170.5M average shares outstanding Operating Earnings* $ millions 2007 Previous Guidance 2007 Revised Guidance 2007 operating EPS $2.50 - $2.65 Detroit Edison expected to ea

  27. Slide 27: 2007 Net Cash Has Improved Since Our Original Guidance

    2007 Net Cash Has Improved Since Our Original Guidance 2007 Revised Guidance ($ millions) DTE Energy Net Cash Flow ** Accounted for as 'investing activity' on statement of cash flows * Includes approximately $220M of accelerated tax credits *** Reconciliation to GAAP reported cash flow included in t

  28. Slide 28: 2008 Utility Outlook Remains Strong

    2008 Utility Outlook Remains Strong 2008 Earnings Drivers Utilities on track to earn their authorized ROE of 11% in 2008 Detroit Edison SAP startup costs behind us Expiration of rate reduction in April 2008 Resolution of electric rate case in Q3 2008 MichCon Innovative restructuring settlement posit

  29. Slide 29: DTE Energy 2008 Earnings Profile

    Regulated Electric Regulated Gas Regulated Gas Pipelines and Storage Non-Regulated East 380 90 33 55 DTE Energy 2008 Earnings Profile Detroit Edison: Target 11% ROE MichCon: Target 11% ROE Non-Utility: Post-monetization earnings lower, offset by reduced share count and interest expense 2008 guidance

  30. Slide 30: Our Sustainable Dividend is Very Competitive

    Our Sustainable Dividend is Very Competitive As utility earnings increase, our payout ratio will improve, providing flexibility to consider further dividend increases Industry Dividend Yield PGN 0.052 ED 0.05 AEE 0.048 NI 0.046 SO 0.045 DTE 0.043 CNP 0.04 AEP 0.034 PCG 0.032 D 0.031 FE 0.029 ETR 0.0

  31. Slide 31: DTE Energy's Investment Thesis

    DTE Energy's Investment Thesis DTE Energy expects to create significant value for shareholders over the next five years and beyond 5-6% long-term utility earnings growth Well-run utilities engaged in a customer-focused investment program, operating in a constructive regulatory environment Potential

  32. Slide 32: Appendix

    Appendix DTE Energy *

  33. Slide 33: We Expect the Commission to Continue to Support Michigan's Energy Plan

    We Expect the Commission to Continue to Support Michigan's 21st Century Energy Plan Orjiakor Isiogu Chairman Appointed: 9-9-2007 Term Ends: 7-2-2013 (Democrat) Served as the Director of the Telecommunications Division of the MPSC since 2003 where he advised the Commission on all issues relating to t

  34. Slide 34: Barnett Shale Operating Metrics

    16 Net Production Rate (mmcf/day) 25 16 Gross Producing Wells 65 170 9/30/07 12/31/05 Reserves (Bcfe) Probable Reserves Proven Reserves 120 59 179 12/31/05 12/31/04 Acreage Position (thousands) Net Undeveloped Acres Net Developed Acres 62 76 64 16 85 12/31/06 12/31/05 123 12/31/06 9/30/07 12/31/05 1

  35. Slide 35: Gas Midstream Business Existing Expansion Projects

    Gas Midstream Business Existing Expansion Projects 65.6 Bcf 13.5 Bcf Phase in service Q2 2008 Phase 1 - 4.9Bcf (8.1Bcf total) Millennium Pipeline (DTE owns 26.25%) Under construction - majority of activity to occur in summer of 2008. In-service projected for 4th Q of 2008 Initial capacity: 0.5 Bcf/d

  36. Slide 36: Sources and Uses of Monetization Proceeds and Synfuel Cash

    Sources Long-Term Uses East 1.4 0.75 West 0.95 0.75 0.25 0.65 Sources and Uses of Monetization Proceeds and Synfuel Cash Synfuel $900 - 1,000 (2007 - 2009) Monetization Proceeds ~$1,500 (2007) Monetization Proceeds and Synfuel Cash Sources and Uses $2,400 - 2,500 $2,400 - 2,500 Debt Redemption ~$700

  37. Slide 37: Non-Utility Monetization Summary

    Non-Utility Monetization Summary Our strategy of developing and monetizing non-utility businesses has created significant value for shareholders Antrim Sale Peaker Sale Power and Industrial Monetization Potential Sale of Barnett Reserves Comments Expected/Realized After-Tax Proceeds ($ million) Sale

  38. Slide 38: Synfuels Expected to Produce $900 Million in Cash in 2007-2009

    Synfuels Expected to Produce $900 Million in Cash in 2007-2009 2007 2008 2009 Total 675 675 850 175 50 900 2007E 2008E 2009E Total Expected Synfuel Cash Flow* ~$675 ~$175 ~$50 ~$900 Gains from non-utility monetizations enable DTE to use more of its banked tax credits in 2007 Pulls ahead cash into 20

  39. Slide 39: DTE Energy 2007 Revised Capital Expenditure Guidance

    DTE Energy 2007 Revised Capital Expenditure Guidance 2007 Original Guidance 2007 Revised Guidance DTE Energy Capital Expenditures $ millions

  40. Slide 40: Reconciliations of 2007 Reported to Operating Earnings

    Reconciliations of 2007 Reported to Operating Earnings Use of Operating Earnings Information - DTE Energy management believes that operating earnings provide a more meaningful representation of the company's earnings from ongoing operations and uses operating earnings as the primary performance meas

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