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Dte Energy — Corporate Update (January 2008)

39 slides from Dte Energy's corporate update, Jan 14, 2008

  1. Slide 1: Business Update January 14, 2008

    Business Update January 14, 2008

  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 Business update Executing a solid plan for consistent, predictable utility growth Creating value in focused non-utility businesses

  4. Slide 4: DTE Energy Is an Attractive Investment

    DTE Energy Is an Attractive Investment Strong utility growth outlook 5-6% annual long-term earnings growth Well-run utilities Increasingly constructive regulatory environment Growth upside from renewable generation ~ 5% dividend yield Proven track record of non-utility value creation Near-term catal

  5. Slide 5: Potential Near-Term Catalysts

    Potential Near-Term Catalysts Expect Core Barnett sale to close in January Plan to release updated Western Barnett reserves in mid-February Year end earnings release in February Staff testimony in Detroit Edison rate case due March 18 Power & Industrial Projects deal targeted to close in first quart

  6. Slide 6: Detroit Edison Regulatory Update

    Detroit Edison Regulatory Update Main Rate Case U-15244 Rates adjust upward April 13th with the sunset of the Show Cause rate reduction $79M pre-tax annualized $35-40M after-tax benefit realized in 2008 $20-25M after-tax benefit from Electric Choice assumed in 2008 guidance (less than 2,000 GWh) In

  7. Slide 7: Constructive Legislative & Regulatory Relationships Benefit Customers and Shareholders

    Constructive Legislative & Regulatory Relationships Benefit Customers and Shareholders Legislation introduced in early December addresses many of DTE Energy's priorities Re-establish load certainty by reforming Electric Choice Timely recovery of capital - "file and use" rate process similar to FERC

  8. Slide 8: Operating Earnings Guidance 2007 and 2008

    2007 operating earnings tracking toward high end of guidance Better than expected cost reductions partially offset one-time computer system startup costs Strong results at Energy Trading Utilities are targeted to earn their authorized ROE of 11% in 2008 2008 operating earnings guidance reflects cons

  9. Slide 9: 2009 Early Outlook Shows Growth in All Segments

    2009 Early Outlook Shows Growth in All Segments 2008 Guidance* ($ millions) - - 6% 2009 Early Outlook* +13% +6% +13% Potential Average Shares Outstanding 159M 158M * Reconciliation to GAAP reported earnings included in the appendix

  10. Slide 10: EPS Accretion from the Non-Utility Monetization Program

    EPS Accretion from the Non-Utility Monetization Program Share Buyback Interest Savings Lost Earnings Annualized Accretion Core and Southern 0.33 0.33 0.25 0.15 0.23 0.25 Total Program Accretion $0.33 (earnings per share) $0.15 ($0.23) $0.25 Monetization Debt Repayment ($Millions) * Debt previously a

  11. Slide 11: DTE Corporate & Other Segment Details

    DTE Corporate & Other Segment Details 2006A Michigan State Tax Interest Savings Other 2008E Core and Southern -61 -61 -71 -71 -80 -20 -10 -9 ($61) ~($20) ~$11 ~($10) ~($80) DTE Energy Corporate & Other Segment Operating Earnings* Significant one-time state tax benefit realized in 2006 does not recur

  12. Slide 12: 2007 and 2008 Cash Flow Guidance

    2007 and 2008 Cash Flow Guidance 2007 Guidance 2008 Guidance * includes cash accounted for as "investing activity" Positive net cash expected in 2007 and 2008; used for stock buyback and parent company debt reduction As anticipated, 2008 cash flow reflects lower synfuel cash and lower asset sales Pa

  13. Slide 13: DTE Energy Capital Expenditures

    DTE Energy Capital Expenditures 2007 and 2008 Capital Expenditures Guidance 2007 Guidance 2008 Guidance Detroit Edison's additional capital expenditures for operational and environmental projects drive overall DTE Energy capex higher MichCon capex remains higher than historical average of ~$100M ($

  14. Slide 14: DTE Energy Is Well Positioned for Growth

    DTE Energy Is Well Positioned for Growth Business update Executing a solid plan for consistent, predictable utility growth Customer-focused investment program Excellence in operations and cost Constructive regulatory environment Creating value in focused non-utility businesses

  15. Slide 15: Detroit Edison Capital 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 Driven by Investments in System Reliability and Environmental Compliance Projected Detroit Edison Capital Investment (2007-2

  16. Slide 16: 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

  17. Slide 17: Significant Potential Investments Not Included in Base Plan

    Significant Potential Investments Not Included in Base Plan State legislation introduced 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 opportunities (be

  18. Slide 18: 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

  19. Slide 19: 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

  20. Slide 20: 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 Timely capital recovery

  21. Slide 21: DTE Energy Is Well Positioned for Growth

    DTE Energy Is Well Positioned for Growth Business update Executing a solid plan for consistent, predictable utility growth Creating value in focused non-utility businesses Successful 2007 monetization plan realizing significant value Expect to selectively invest and complement utility earnings growt

  22. Slide 22: Total Monetization Proceeds Expected to More than Double Original Plan

    Total Monetization Proceeds Expected to More than Double Original Plan Original Guidance Mid-2007 Guidance Current Guidance At least $800 million Antrim Power & Industrial Peakers Monetization After-Tax Cash Proceeds Closed Closed Final Stages Core Barnett $1.7B Agreement Signed Closing delayed due

  23. Slide 23: Barnett Value Proposition

    Barnett Value Proposition Invested to Date Cash Flow to Date Net Sales Proceeds Core and Southern -130 -73 -73 -57 102 ($130) $55 $175 Net Cash Flow From Core Barnett ($millions) Announced sale of Barnett Shale core properties for $260 million pre-tax in early Dec. Interests in 51 producing wells 11

  24. Slide 24: Non-Utility Value Creation

    Non-Utility Value Creation Development of remaining Barnett Shale acreage has potential for significant near-term value creation Northeast US gas market dynamics pave the way for continued growth investments in our non-utility gas pipelines & storage segment We will continue to execute upon our exis

  25. Slide 25: Development of Remaining Barnett Acreage Focused on Near-Term Value Creation

    Development of Remaining Barnett Acreage Focused on Near-Term Value Creation Clay Zones of DTE Acreage Vertical Wells Horizontal Wells Dallas/ Ft Worth Metropolitan Area West 44,000 acres Hood Johnson Erath Jack Somervell Hill Wise Tarrant Bosque Parker Denton Palo Pinto South 30,000 acres Western a

  26. Slide 26: Barnett Shale Operating Metrics

    Net Production Rate 9/30/07 Gross Producing Wells 9/30/07 108 Reserves 12/31/06 Probable Proven Acreage Position 9/30/07 Net Undeveloped Acres Net Developed Acres West 180 107 287 Barnett Shale Operating Metrics (Bcfe) (mmcf/day) 67 86 Core 153 8,000 West 36,000 44,000 5,000 6,000 Core 11,000 West C

  27. Slide 27: Western Barnett has Different Characteristics than the Core

    Western Barnett has Different Characteristics than the Core Western Core Cost per horizontal well ~$1.5M ~$3M Reserves per well (Bcf) 1 - 1.5 2 - 4 Peak rate per well (Mcf/day) 500 - 1,000 800 - 3,000 Well spacing (acres)* 90-120 40-120 Western Barnett development is economically attractive Generall

  28. Slide 28: Attractive Market Dynamics in Non-Utility Gas Pipelines & Storage

    Attractive Market Dynamics in Non-Utility Gas Pipelines & Storage 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 suppl

  29. Slide 29: DTE Energy Gas Pipelines and Storage Assets Are Well-Positioned for Growth

    DTE Energy Gas Pipelines and Storage Assets Are Well-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

  30. Slide 30: Current Gas Pipeline and Storage Expansion Projects

    Current Gas Pipeline and Storage 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/

  31. Slide 31: 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 $1.7 billion in after-tax proceeds Synfuels expected to produce $900 million in total cash from 2007 through 2009 Balance sheet an

  32. Slide 32: Appendix

    Appendix DTE Energy *

  33. Slide 33: Summary of Bills Introduced in Michigan Legislature

    Summary of Bills Introduced in Michigan Legislature House Bill #5520: Gives the MPSC authority to approve generation asset sales over 200 MW HB 5521: Certificate of Need process for major capital investments in electric generation HB 5522: Cost-of-service based electric rates (deskewing) HB 5523: Fi

  34. Slide 34: We Expect the Commission to Continue to Support Michigan's 21st Century 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

  35. Slide 35: Performance Excellence Process Reduces Fixed Cost Structure

    Completed Projects Projects in Process Pending Projects Total Expected Program Benefits 205 295 Detroit Edison 205 90 35 330 PEP Benefits 2006 - 2008 O&M, Capital & Other $ millions, pre-tax Performance Excellence Process Reduces Fixed Cost Structure 2005 2006 2007 10300 9300 9075 Employees at Year

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

    Sources Uses East 1.4 0.7 West 0.95 1 0.2 0.7 Sources and Uses of Monetization Proceeds and Synfuel Cash Synfuel $900 (2007 - 2009) Monetization Proceeds ~$1,700 (2007 - 2008) Monetization Proceeds and Synfuel Cash Sources and Uses ~$2,600 ~$2,600 Debt Redemption $700 Share Repurchase* $1,000 Utilit

  37. Slide 37: 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 0.051 NI 0.049 DTE 0.049 ED 0.048 AEE 0.048 SO 0.041 CNP 0.041 AEP 0.034 PCG 0.033 D 0.033 FE 0.029 ETR 0

  38. Slide 38: Reconciliations of Reported to Operating Earnings

    Reconciliations of 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 measureme

  39. Slide 39: Reconciliation of 2006 Reported to Operating Earnings

    Reconciliation of 2006 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 measu

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