DETROIT, Aug. 12, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- DTE Energy is
partnering with Comerica Park to power the stadium with renewable
energy through its MIGreenPower program on Wednesday, Aug. 14, including the evening home
game between the Detroit Tigers and the Seattle Mariners. The
ballpark's "Green Night" will offset 30.6 metric tons of carbon
emissions, the environmental equivalent of eliminating emissions
produced by an average vehicle driving 75,000 miles. Green Night is
part of a broader Tigers initiative to promote sustainability at
the ballpark.
The first 10,000 fans entering Comerica Park on August 14 will receive a MIGreenPower reusable
cooler lunch bag. Fans who are DTE electric customers also will
have an opportunity to sign up for MIGreenPower by visiting DTE
information booths located at Gates A and B on the concourse.
"Many of our customers, including the Detroit Tigers, are
looking for innovative ways to meet their sustainability goals.
DTE's MIGreenPower program enables customers to access more
renewable energy, helping them reduce their carbon footprint and
their impact on the environment," said Irene Dimitry, vice president of Business
Planning and Development, DTE Energy. "We are excited to help the
Tigers celebrate Green Night and introduce MIGreenPower to fans
visiting Comerica Park. Programs like MIGreenPower are part of
DTE's journey to reduce carbon emissions by at least 80% by
2040."
More than 8,000 of DTE's residential and small business
customers have enrolled in MIGreenPower, which supports the
development of universal (utility scale) wind and solar projects
and doesn't require customers to make any exterior alterations to
their homes or office buildings. Additionally, there is no
long-term commitment or cancellation fees, and no contract to sign
up. The program matches a percentage of customers' energy use to
local wind- and solar-generated power. Interested customers can
easily enroll in the program by visiting migreenpower.com or
calling 1-855-613-4445.
Earlier this year, Ford, General Motors and the University of Michigan signed up for the large
customer MIGreenPower program and will purchase a total of 1
million MWh of renewable energy annually, enough to power the
equivalent of 84,000 homes. Voluntary renewable programs are a key
part of the company's initiative to transition to cleaner energy
sources. DTE has aggressive plans to grow its renewable energy
portfolio and will be introducing new MIGreenPower programs,
designed to meet a range of customer interests.
As Michigan's leading renewable
energy producer, DTE currently generates enough clean energy to
power more than 500,000 homes and will more than double the
renewable energy in its portfolio over the next five years.
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 power and industrial projects, renewable
natural gas, natural gas pipelines, gathering and storage, and
energy marketing and trading. As an environmental leader, DTE will
reduce carbon dioxide and methane emissions by more than 80 percent
by 2050 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.
About the Detroit Tigers
The Detroit Tigers, Inc., a
charter member of the American League in 1901, have won four World
Series and 11 American League pennants. The Tigers play their home
games at Comerica Park located within The District Detroit, one of
the largest sports and entertainment developments in the country.
For more information about the Tigers and the Ilitch Companies
visit Tigers.com, DistrictDetroit.com and IlitchCompanies.com.
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