DETROIT, Oct. 9, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- DTE Energy has named
Peter Dietrich senior vice president
and chief nuclear officer.
Dietrich, who has nearly three decades of experience in the
commercial nuclear industry, is responsible for overall operations
at Fermi 2.
Prior to joining DTE, Dietrich served as the chief nuclear
officer for the Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation and Nawah
Energy Company. Dietrich also has served in leadership roles for
Southern California Edison, including as senior vice president for
Transmission and Distribution, and as site vice president and chief
nuclear officer, where he led the San Onofre Nuclear Generating
Station.
Prior to that, he served in leadership roles within the nuclear
industry, including as site vice president at the James A.
Fitzpatrick Nuclear Power Station and as general manager of plant
operations at Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station.
Dietrich succeeds Paul Fessler,
who has served at DTE for more than 41 years. Fessler will remain
at DTE to serve as an adviser to Dietrich during the
transition.
"Peter's extensive experience and knowledge of the nuclear
industry, along with his proven leadership at other nuclear power
plants, will ensure Fermi 2 continues to generate clean, reliable
power for our customers to the high standards of nuclear
excellence," said Jerry Norcia,
chief executive officer, DTE Energy. "And, given Paul's decades of
leadership with the company and in the industry, he will continue
to serve as an invaluable resource to Peter during the
transition."
Dietrich, a U.S. Navy veteran,
earned a Bachelor of Science in Naval Architecture from the
U.S. Naval Academy, where he graduated
with merit. He also earned a Master of Business Administration from
Tulane University.
"I'm excited and grateful for this opportunity and look forward
to serving our customers and the nuclear professionals at Fermi 2,"
Dietrich said. "As chief nuclear officer, my focus is to continue
Fermi's commitment to the health and safety of the public through
service excellence, and that commitment will never waver."
Fermi 2, located in Newport,
Michigan, employs 900 people.
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 Southeast 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 utility operations
will reduce carbon dioxide and methane emissions by more than 80
percent by 2040 to produce cleaner energy while keeping it safe,
reliable and affordable. DTE Electric aspires to achieve net zero
carbon by 2050. DTE is committed to serving with its energy 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.
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