DETROIT, Nov. 8, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- DTE Energy (NYSE:
DTE) today announced three senior executive rotations aimed at
accelerating the energy company's progress toward enhancing its
renewable energy business, development strategies and regulatory
priorities.
"In order to achieve our net zero carbon emissions goal for our
electric company, we are rapidly expanding our regulated renewable
energy business and associated investments," said Jerry Norcia, DTE Energy president and chief
executive officer. "These organizational changes are designed
to ensure that our renewables expansion is fully aligned with our
overall development and regulatory objectives."
Irene Dimitry, vice
president, Business Planning and Development, will assume
responsibility for the newly created Renewable Energy organization
as vice president, Renewable Energy. In support of DTE's carbon
reduction commitments and growth projections, the energy company
expects to more than double its renewable energy portfolio over the
next five years by investing $2.5
billion in wind and solar facilities while significantly
expanding voluntary renewable programs. Given the importance and
scale of these investments, DTE is tasking Dimitry with structuring
and leading this new organization which will be responsible for all
aspects of DTE Electric's renewable business.
Don Stanczak, vice
president, Regulatory Affairs, will assume the role of vice
president, Business Planning and Development. Since 2013, Stanczak
has successfully managed DTE Gas and DTE Electric's regulatory
initiatives. Previously, he held leadership positions in DTE's
Market Planning, Gas Transmission and Storage Operations divisions.
In his new role, Stanczak will be responsible for business planning
and generation strategy for DTE Electric.
Camilo Serna, vice
president, Corporate Strategy, will assume the role of vice
president, Regulatory Affairs. Since 2016, Serna has developed
strategic initiatives including the execution of DTE's annual
strategic planning process. In his new role, Serna will be
responsible for developing and managing DTE's regulatory policy and
strategy as well as maintaining the Company's relationship with the
Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC).
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% 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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