DTE Energy and SME Partner to Reduce Carbon Footprint

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DTE Energy and SME, a multi-service engineering and consulting firm, have announced their partnership in DTE's MIGreenPower program. SME will attribute 100% of the electricity use at its locations to DTE's wind and solar parks, reducing carbon dioxide emissions by 430 tons. This move is part of SME's commitment to sustainability and its goal to achieve long-term savings and lasting value for its clients. By participating in MIGreenPower, SME joins approximately 400 businesses and 40,000 residential customers who are working together to reduce their carbon footprint and accelerate the development of future wind and solar projects in Michigan.

Key Takeaways:

  • SME will attribute 100% of its electricity use at its Plymouth, Shelby Township, and Livonia locations to DTE's wind and solar parks.
  • This commitment will reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 430 tons, equivalent to the greenhouse gas emissions from driving a passenger car nearly one million miles.
  • SME joins approximately 400 businesses and 40,000 residential customers in MIGreenPower, supporting 1.8 million megawatt hours of clean energy annually.
  • Prominent subscribers to MIGreenPower include Ford Motor Company, the University of Michigan, Bedrock, and the State of Michigan.
  • DTE Energy has 50 wind and solar parks generating enough clean energy to power nearly 700,000 homes.
  • DTE plans to double its clean energy generation and invest an additional $2 billion in renewable energy infrastructure over the next two years.
  • SME has a team of technical specialists with expertise in geotechnical engineering, environmental sciences, materials engineering, and construction and material testing.
  • SME provides customized, sustainable solutions for its clients, including development and infrastructure projects.

Statistics:

  • 430 tons: Carbon dioxide emissions reduction through SME's participation in MIGreenPower.
  • 60%: Percentage of MIGreenPower subscribers whose emissions are reduced comparable to taking 277,400 passenger cars off the road for a year.
  • 1.8 million megawatt hours: Clean energy supported by MIGreenPower subscribers annually.
  • 2 years: Timeline for DTE to double its clean energy generation and invest an additional $2 billion in renewable energy infrastructure.
  • 55 years: SME's experience in providing customized, sustainable solutions for its clients.

Sources:

  • DTE Energy press release, "DTE's Renewable Energy Program Helps Companies Reduce Carbon Footprint and Accelerate Development of Future Wind and Solar Projects in Michigan"
  • SME USA website, "About SME"
  • DTE Energy website, "About DTE"
  • Environmental Protection Agency equivalencies calculator, "Greenhouse Gas Equivalencies Calculator"
  • GlobeNewswire, "DTE Energy and SME Partner to Reduce Carbon Footprint"