DTE ENERGY CO - FORM 10-Q - April 25, 2018

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UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

__________________________________________

FORM 10-Q

QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)

OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the Quarterly Period ended March 31, 2018



Commission File Number	Registrants, State of Incorporation, Address, and Telephone Number	I.R.S. Employer Identification No.
1-11607	DTE Energy Company (a Michigan corporation) One Energy Plaza Detroit, Michigan 48226-1279 313-235-4000	38-3217752

1-2198	DTE Electric Company (a Michigan corporation) One Energy Plaza Detroit, Michigan 48226-1279 313-235-4000	38-0478650

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.



DTE Energy Company (DTE Energy)	Yes x No o	DTE Electric Company (DTE Electric)	Yes x No o

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).



DTE Energy	Yes x No o	DTE Electric	Yes x No o

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.



DTE Energy	Large accelerated filer x	Accelerated filer o	Non-accelerated filer o	Smaller reporting company o	Emerging growth company o
			(Do not check if a smaller reporting company)
DTE Electric	Large accelerated filer o	Accelerated filer o	Non-accelerated filer x	Smaller reporting company o	Emerging growth company o
			(Do not check if a smaller reporting company)

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. o

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).



DTE Energy	Yes o No x	DTE Electric	Yes o No x

Number of shares of Common Stock outstanding at March 31, 2018:



Registrant	Description	Shares
DTE Energy	Common Stock, without par value	181,483,163

DTE Electric	Common Stock, $10 par value, directly owned by DTE Energy	138,632,324

This combined Form 10-Q is filed separately by two registrants: DTE Energy and DTE Electric. Information contained herein relating to any individual registrant is filed by such registrant solely on its own behalf. DTE Electric makes no representation as to information relating exclusively to DTE Energy.

DTE Electric, a wholly-owned subsidiary of DTE Energy, meets the conditions set forth in General Instructions H(1)(a) and (b) of Form 10-Q and is therefore filing this form with the reduced disclosure format specified in General Instructions H(2) of Form 10-Q.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS



		Page
	Definitions	1
	Filing Format	3
	Forward-Looking Statements	3
PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1.	Financial Statements
	DTE Energy Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)	5
	DTE Electric Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)	11
	Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)	17
	Note 1 — Organization and Basis of Presentation	17
	Note 2 — Significant Accounting Policies	20
	Note 3 — New Accounting Pronouncements	22
	Note 4 — Revenue	24
	Note 5 — Regulatory Matters	28
	Note 6 — Earnings Per Share	29
	Note 7 — Fair Value	29
	Note 8 — Financial and Other Derivative Instruments	36
	Note 9 — Short-Term Credit Arrangements and Borrowings	40
	Note 10 — Commitments and Contingencies	41
	Note 11 — Retirement Benefits and Trusteed Assets	46
	Note 12 — Segment and Related Information	47
Item 2.	Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations	48
Item 3.	Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk	64
Item 4.	Controls and Procedures	67
PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1.	Legal Proceedings	68
Item 1A.	Risk Factors	68
Item 2.	Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds	68
Item 6.	Exhibits	69
	Signatures	70

DEFINITIONS



AFUDC	Allowance for Funds Used During Construction

AGS	Appalachia Gathering System is a midstream natural gas asset located in Pennsylvania and West Virginia. DTE Energy purchased 100% of AGS in October 2016, and this asset is part of DTE Energy's Gas Storage and Pipelines segment.

ANPR	Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking

ASU	Accounting Standards Update issued by the FASB

CCR	Coal Combustion Residuals

CFTC	U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission

CON	Certificate of Necessity

DTE Electric	DTE Electric Company (a direct wholly-owned subsidiary of DTE Energy) and subsidiary companies

DTE Energy	DTE Energy Company, directly or indirectly the parent of DTE Electric, DTE Gas, and numerous non-utility subsidiaries

DTE Gas	DTE Gas Company (an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of DTE Energy) and subsidiary companies

EGU	Electric Generating Unit

ELG	Effluent Limitations Guidelines

EPA	U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

Equity units	DTE Energy's 2016 Equity Units issued in October 2016, which were used to finance the October 1, 2016 Gas Storage and Pipelines acquisition

FASB	Financial Accounting Standards Board

FERC	Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

FOV	Finding of Violation

FTRs	Financial Transmission Rights are financial instruments that entitle the holder to receive payments related to costs incurred for congestion on the transmission grid.

GCR	A Gas Cost Recovery mechanism authorized by the MPSC that allows DTE Gas to recover through rates its natural gas costs.

GHGs	Greenhouse gases

MDEQ	Michigan Department of Environmental Quality

MGP	Manufactured Gas Plant

MPSC	Michigan Public Service Commission

MTM	Mark-to-market

NAV	Net Asset Value

NEXUS	NEXUS Gas Transmission, LLC, a joint venture in which DTE Energy own a 50% partnership interest.

Non-utility	An entity that is not a public utility. Its conditions of service, prices of goods and services, and other operating related matters are not directly regulated by the MPSC.

NOV	Notice of Violation

NO_X	Nitrogen Oxides

NRC	U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission

DEFINITIONS



Production tax credits	Tax credits as authorized under Sections 45K and 45 of the Internal Revenue Code that are designed to stimulate investment in and development of alternate fuel sources. The amount of a production tax credit can vary each year as determined by the Internal Revenue Service.

PSCR	A Power Supply Cost Recovery mechanism authorized by the MPSC that allows DTE Electric to recover through rates its fuel, fuel-related, and purchased power costs.

REC	Renewable Energy Credit

REF	Reduced Emissions Fuel

Registrants	DTE Energy and DTE Electric

Retail access	Michigan legislation provided customers the option of access to alternative suppliers for electricity and natural gas.

SGG	Stonewall Gas Gathering is a midstream natural gas asset located in West Virginia. DTE Energy purchased 55% of SGG in October 2016, and this asset is part of DTE Energy's Gas Storage and Pipelines segment.

SO₂	Sulfur Dioxide

TCJA	Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017

TCJA rate reduction reserve	Beginning January 1, 2018, as a result of the change in the corporate tax rate, DTE Electric and DTE Gas have reduced revenue and recorded an offsetting regulatory liability

Topic 606	FASB issued ASU No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, as amended

TRM	A Transitional Reconciliation Mechanism authorized by the MPSC that allows DTE Electric to recover through rates the deferred net incremental revenue requirement associated with the transition of City of Detroit's Public Lighting Department customers to DTE Electric's distribution system.

VIE	Variable Interest Entity



Units of Measurement

BTU	Heat value (energy content) of fuel

MMBtu	One million BTU

MWh	Megawatthour of electricity

FILING FORMAT

This combined Form 10-Q is separately filed by DTE Energy and DTE Electric. Information in this combined Form 10-Q relating to each individual Registrant is filed by such Registrant on its own behalf. DTE Electric makes no representation regarding information relating to any other companies affiliated with DTE Energy other than its own subsidiaries. Neither DTE Energy, nor any of DTE Energy’s other subsidiaries (other than DTE Electric), has any obligation in respect of DTE Electric's debt securities, and holders of such debt securities should not consider the financial resources or results of operations of DTE Energy nor any of DTE Energy’s other subsidiaries (other than DTE Electric and its own subsidiaries (in relevant circumstances)) in making a decision with respect to DTE Electric's debt securities. Similarly, none of DTE Electric nor any other subsidiary of DTE Energy has any obligation in respect of debt securities of DTE Energy. This combined Form 10-Q should be read in its entirety. No one section of this combined Form 10-Q deals with all aspects of the subject matter of this combined Form 10-Q. This combined Form 10-Q should be read in conjunction with the Consolidated Financial Statements and Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements and with Management's Discussion and Analysis included in the combined DTE Energy and DTE Electric 2017 Annual Report on Form 10-K.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

Certain information presented herein includes “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 with respect to the financial condition, results of operations, and businesses of the Registrants. Words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “expect,” “may,” “could,” “projected,” “aspiration,” “plans,” and “goals” signify forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future results and conditions, but rather are subject to numerous assumptions, risks, and uncertainties that may cause actual future results to be materially different from those contemplated, projected, estimated, or budgeted. Many factors may impact forward-looking statements of the Registrants including, but not limited to, the following:


•	impact of regulation by the EPA, the FERC, the MPSC, the NRC, and for DTE Energy, the CFTC, as well as other applicable governmental proceedings and regulations, including any associated impact on rate structures;


•	the amount and timing of cost recovery allowed as a result of regulatory proceedings, related appeals, or new legislation, including legislative amendments and retail access programs;


•	economic conditions and population changes in the Registrants' geographic area resulting in changes in demand, customer conservation, and thefts of electricity and, for DTE Energy, natural gas;


•	environmental issues, laws, regulations, and the increasing costs of remediation and compliance, including actual and potential new federal and state requirements;


•	the cost of protecting assets against, or damage due to, cyber crime and terrorism;


•	health, safety, financial, environmental, and regulatory risks associated with ownership and operation of nuclear facilities;


•	volatility in the short-term natural gas storage markets impacting third-party storage revenues related to DTE Energy;


•	impact of volatility of prices in the oil and gas markets on DTE Energy's gas storage and pipelines operations;


•	impact of volatility in prices in the international steel markets on DTE Energy's power and industrial projects operations;


•	volatility in commodity markets, deviations in weather, and related risks impacting the results of DTE Energy's energy trading operations;


•	changes in the cost and availability of coal and other raw materials, purchased power, and natural gas;


•	advances in technology that produce power or reduce power consumption;


•	changes in the financial condition of DTE Energy's significant customers and strategic partners;


•	the potential for losses on investments, including nuclear decommissioning and benefit plan assets and the related increases in future expense and contributions;


•	access to capital markets and the results of other financing efforts which can be affected by credit agency ratings;


•	instability in capital markets which could impact availability of short and long-term financing;


•	the timing and extent of changes in interest rates;


•	the level of borrowings;


•	the potential for increased costs or delays in completion of significant capital projects;


•	changes in, and application of, federal, state, and local tax laws and their interpretations, including the Internal Revenue Code, regulations, rulings, court proceedings, and audits;


•	the effects of weather and other natural phenomena on operations and sales to customers, and purchases from suppliers;


•	unplanned outages;


•	employee relations and the impact of collective bargaining agreements;


•	the risk of a major safety incident at an electric distribution or generation facility and, for DTE Energy, a gas storage, transmission, or distribution facility;


•	the availability, cost, coverage, and terms of insurance and stability of insurance providers;


•	cost reduction efforts and the maximization of plant and distribution system performance;


•	the effects of competition;


•	changes in and application of accounting standards and financial reporting regulations;


•	changes in federal or state laws and their interpretation with respect to regulation, energy policy, and other business issues;


•	contract disputes, binding arbitration, litigation, and related appeals; and


•	the risks discussed in the Registrants' public filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

New factors emerge from time to time. The Registrants cannot predict what factors may arise or how such factors may cause results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement. Any forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which such statements are made. The Registrants undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances after the date on which such statement is made or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.

Part I — Financial Information

Item 1. Financial Statements

DTE Energy Company

Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited)



	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2018			2017
	(In millions, except per share amounts)
Operating Revenues
Utility operations	$	1,740		$	1,718
Non-utility operations	2,013			1,518
	3,753			3,236

Operating Expenses
Fuel, purchased power, and gas — utility	553			529
Fuel, purchased power, and gas — non-utility	1,773			1,180
Operation and maintenance	534			584
Depreciation and amortization	281			249
Taxes other than income	111			109
Asset (gains) losses and impairments, net	(3		)	—
	3,249			2,651
Operating Income	504			585

Other (Income) and Deductions
Interest expense	135			125
Interest income	(3		)	(3		)
Non-operating retirement benefits, net	9			16
Other income	(81		)	(64		)
Other expenses	25			7
	85			81
Income Before Income Taxes	419			504

Income Tax Expense	68			110

Net Income	351			394

Less: Net Loss Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests	(10		)	(6		)

Net Income Attributable to DTE Energy Company	$	361		$	400

Basic Earnings per Common Share
Net Income Attributable to DTE Energy Company	$	2.01		$	2.23

Diluted Earnings per Common Share
Net Income Attributable to DTE Energy Company	$	2.00		$	2.23

Weighted Average Common Shares Outstanding
Basic	180			179
Diluted	180			179
Dividends Declared per Common Share	$	0.88		$	0.83

See Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

DTE Energy Company

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited)



	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2018			2017
	(In millions)
Net Income	$	351		$	394

Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Implementation of ASU 2016-01	(5		)	—
Benefit obligations, net of taxes of $1, and $2, respectively	2			4
Other comprehensive income (loss)	(3		)	4

Comprehensive income	348			398
Less: Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	(10		)	(6		)
Comprehensive Income Attributable to DTE Energy Company	$	358		$	404

See Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

DTE Energy Company

Consolidated Statements of Financial Position (Unaudited)



	March 31,			December 31,
	2018			2017
	(In millions)
ASSETS
Current Assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$	164		$	66
Restricted cash	22			23
Accounts receivable (less allowance for doubtful accounts of $54 and $49, respectively)
Customer	1,709			1,758
Other	116			98
Inventories
Fuel and gas	237			399
Materials and supplies	360			380
Derivative assets	84			103
Regulatory assets	44			55
Other	221			199
	2,957			3,081
Investments
Nuclear decommissioning trust funds	1,481			1,492
Investments in equity method investees	1,141			1,073
Other	230			232
	2,852			2,797
Property
Property, plant, and equipment	31,656			31,424
Accumulated depreciation and amortization	(10,786		)	(10,703		)
	20,870			20,721
Other Assets
Goodwill	2,293			2,293
Regulatory assets	3,715			3,723
Intangible assets	867			867
Notes receivable	70			73
Derivative assets	58			51
Other	159			161
	7,162			7,168
Total Assets	$	33,841		$	33,767

See Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

DTE Energy Company

Consolidated Statements of Financial Position (Unaudited) — (Continued)



	March 31,			December 31,
	2018			2017
	(In millions, except shares)
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Current Liabilities
Accounts payable	$	920		$	1,171
Accrued interest	132			111
Dividends payable	160			158
Short-term borrowings	635			621
Current portion long-term debt, including capital leases	106			109
Derivative liabilities	69			99
Gas inventory equalization	85			—
Regulatory liabilities	23			18
Other	411			525
	2,541			2,812
Long-Term Debt (net of current portion)
Mortgage bonds, notes, and other	11,040			11,039
Junior subordinated debentures	1,145			1,145
Capital lease obligations	—			1
	12,185			12,185
Other Liabilities
Deferred income taxes	1,936			1,888
Regulatory liabilities	3,001			2,875
Asset retirement obligations	2,361			2,320
Unamortized investment tax credit	122			122
Derivative liabilities	58			47
Accrued pension liability	737			924
Accrued postretirement liability	25			61
Nuclear decommissioning	219			220
Other	293			323
	8,752			8,780
Commitments and Contingencies (Notes 5 and 10)

Equity
Common stock, without par value, 400,000,000 shares authorized, and 181,483,163 and 179,386,967 shares issued and outstanding, respectively	4,163			3,989
Retained earnings	5,848			5,643
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(123		)	(120		)
Total DTE Energy Company Equity	9,888			9,512
Noncontrolling interests	475			478
Total Equity	10,363			9,990
Total Liabilities and Equity	$	33,841		$	33,767

See Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

DTE Energy Company

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited)



	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2018			2017
	(In millions)
Operating Activities
Net Income	$	351		$	394
Adjustments to reconcile Net Income to Net cash from operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	281			249
Nuclear fuel amortization	15			12
Allowance for equity funds used during construction	(7		)	(7		)
Deferred income taxes	60			100
Equity earnings of equity method investees	(21		)	(26		)
Dividends from equity method investees	15			18
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable, net	33			84
Inventories	182			135
Accounts payable	(136		)	(33		)
Gas inventory equalization	85			86
Accrued pension liability	(187		)	(130		)
Accrued postretirement liability	(36		)	27
Derivative assets and liabilities	(7		)	(100		)
Regulatory assets and liabilities	148			128
Other current and noncurrent assets and liabilities	62			(150		)
Net cash from operating activities	838			787
Investing Activities
Plant and equipment expenditures — utility	(466		)	(533		)
Plant and equipment expenditures — non-utility	(61		)	(22		)
Proceeds from sale of nuclear decommissioning trust fund assets	336			394
Investment in nuclear decommissioning trust funds	(337		)	(378		)
Distributions from equity method investees	4			6
Contributions to equity method investees	(64		)	(112		)
Other	2			3
Net cash used for investing activities	(586		)	(642		)
Financing Activities
Issuance of long-term debt, net of issuance costs	—			496
Short-term borrowings, net	14			(440		)
Repurchase of common stock	—			(51		)
Dividends on common stock	(158		)	(148		)
REF contributions from noncontrolling interests	12			11
Other	(23		)	(24		)
Net cash used for financing activities	(155		)	(156		)
Net Increase (Decrease) in Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Restricted Cash	97			(11		)
Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Restricted Cash at Beginning of Period	89			113
Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Restricted Cash at End of Period	$	186		$	102

Supplemental disclosure of non-cash investing and financing activities
Plant and equipment expenditures in accounts payable	$	179		$	196

See Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

DTE Energy Company

Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity (Unaudited)



					Retained Earnings			Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)			Noncontrolling Interests
	Common Stock
	Shares	Amount												Total
	(Dollars in millions, shares in thousands)
Balance, December 31, 2017	179,387	$	3,989		$	5,643		$	(120	)	$	478		$	9,990
Implementation of ASU 2016-01	—	—			5			(5		)	—			—
Net Income (Loss)	—	—			361			—			(10		)	351
Dividends declared on common stock	—	—			(160		)	—			—			(160		)
Contribution of common stock to pension plan	1,751	175			—			—			—			175
Benefit obligations, net of tax	—	—			—			2			—			2
Stock-based compensation, net contributions from noncontrolling interests, and other	345	(1		)	(1		)	—			7			5
Balance, March 31, 2018	181,483	$	4,163		$	5,848		$	(123	)	$	475		$	10,363

See Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

DTE Electric Company

Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited)



	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2018			2017
	(In millions)
Operating Revenues — Utility operations	$	1,205		$	1,175

Operating Expenses
Fuel and purchased power — utility	339			314
Operation and maintenance	320			383
Depreciation and amortization	212			181
Taxes other than income	81			80
	952			958
Operating Income	253			217

Other (Income) and Deductions
Interest expense	68			66
Other income	(27		)	(19		)
Other expenses	25			7
	66			54
Income Before Income Taxes	187			163

Income Tax Expense	47			57

Net Income	$	140		$	106

See Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

DTE Electric Company

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited)



	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2018		2017
	(In millions)
Net Income	$	140	$	106
Other comprehensive income, net of tax:
Implementation of ASU 2016-01	3		—
Other comprehensive income	3		—
Comprehensive Income	$	143	$	106

See Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

DTE Electric Company

Consolidated Statements of Financial Position (Unaudited)



	March 31,			December 31,
	2018			2017
	(In millions)
ASSETS
Current Assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$	16		$	15
Accounts receivable (less allowance for doubtful accounts of $31 for both periods)
Customer	754			791
Affiliates	14			20
Other	39			37
Inventories
Fuel	138			190
Materials and supplies	277			275
Regulatory assets	40			50
Prepaid property tax	91			48
Other	18			20
	1,387			1,446
Investments
Nuclear decommissioning trust funds	1,481			1,492
Other	36			36
	1,517			1,528
Property
Property, plant, and equipment	23,098			22,972
Accumulated depreciation and amortization	(8,023		)	(7,984		)
	15,075			14,988
Other Assets
Regulatory assets	3,009			3,005
Intangible assets	31			25
Prepaid postretirement costs — affiliates	113			113
Other	123			123
	3,276			3,266
Total Assets	$	21,255		$	21,228

See Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

DTE Electric Company

Consolidated Statements of Financial Position (Unaudited) — (Continued)



	March 31,		December 31,
	2018		2017
	(In millions, except shares)
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDER’S EQUITY
Current Liabilities
Accounts payable
Affiliates	$	61	$	52
Other	295		416
Accrued interest	70		72
Current portion long-term debt, including capital leases	2		5
Regulatory liabilities	21		17
Short-term borrowings
Affiliates	142		116
Other	380		238
Other	133		145
	1,104		1,061
Long-Term Debt (net of current portion)
Mortgage bonds, notes, and other	6,018		6,017
Capital lease obligations	—		1
	6,018		6,018
Other Liabilities
Deferred income taxes	2,127		2,088
Regulatory liabilities	2,218		2,137
Asset retirement obligations	2,165		2,125
Unamortized investment tax credit	120		120
Nuclear decommissioning	219		220
Accrued pension liability — affiliates	633		811
Accrued postretirement liability — affiliates	287		311
Other	74		72
	7,843		7,884
Commitments and Contingencies (Notes 5 and 10)

Shareholder’s Equity
Common stock, $10 par value, 400,000,000 shares authorized, and 138,632,324 shares issued and outstanding	4,306		4,306
Retained earnings	1,984		1,956
Accumulated other comprehensive income	—		3
Total Shareholder’s Equity	6,290		6,265
Total Liabilities and Shareholder’s Equity	$	21,255	$	21,228

See Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

DTE Electric Company

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited)



	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2018			2017
	(In millions)
Operating Activities
Net Income	$	140		$	106
Adjustments to reconcile Net Income to Net cash from operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	212			181
Nuclear fuel amortization	15			12
Allowance for equity funds used during construction	(5		)	(6		)
Deferred income taxes	48			57
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable, net	39			58
Inventories	50			44
Accounts payable	(30		)	26
Accrued pension liability — affiliates	(178		)	(123		)
Accrued postretirement liability — affiliates	(24		)	21
Regulatory assets and liabilities	97			122
Other current and noncurrent assets and liabilities	(41		)	(87		)
Net cash from operating activities	323			411
Investing Activities
Plant and equipment expenditures	(370		)	(408		)
Proceeds from sale of nuclear decommissioning trust fund assets	336			394
Investment in nuclear decommissioning trust funds	(337		)	(378		)
Other	—			5
Net cash used for investing activities	(371		)	(387		)
Financing Activities
Short-term borrowings, net — affiliate	26			88
Short-term borrowings, net — other	142			(3		)
Dividends on common stock	(115		)	(108		)
Other	(4		)	(3		)
Net cash from (used for) financing activities	49			(26		)
Net Increase (Decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalents	1			(2		)
Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Period	15			13
Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Period	$	16		$	11

Supplemental disclosure of non-cash investing and financing activities
Plant and equipment expenditures in accounts payable	$	109		$	134

See Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

DTE Electric Company

Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholder's Equity (Unaudited)



				Additional Paid-in Capital		Retained Earnings			Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
	Common Stock
	Shares	Amount										Total
	(Dollars in millions, shares in thousands)
Balance, December 31, 2017	138,632	$	1,386	$	2,920	$	1,956		$	3		$	6,265
Implementation of ASU 2016-01	—	—		—		3			(3		)	—
Net Income	—	—		—		140			—			140
Dividends declared on common stock	—	—		—		(115		)	—			(115		)
Balance, March 31, 2018	138,632	$	1,386	$	2,920	$	1,984		$	—		$	6,290

See Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

DTE Energy Company — DTE Electric Company

Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

Index of Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

The Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) are a combined presentation for DTE Energy and DTE Electric. The following list indicates the Registrant(s) to which each note applies:



Note 1	Organization and Basis of Presentation	DTE Energy and DTE Electric
Note 2	Significant Accounting Policies	DTE Energy and DTE Electric
Note 3	New Accounting Pronouncements	DTE Energy and DTE Electric
Note 4	Revenue	DTE Energy and DTE Electric
Note 5	Regulatory Matters	DTE Energy and DTE Electric
Note 6	Earnings per Share	DTE Energy
Note 7	Fair Value	DTE Energy and DTE Electric
Note 8	Financial and Other Derivative Instruments	DTE Energy and DTE Electric
Note 9	Short-Term Credit Arrangements and Borrowings	DTE Energy and DTE Electric
Note 10	Commitments and Contingencies	DTE Energy and DTE Electric
Note 11	Retirement Benefits and Trusteed Assets	DTE Energy and DTE Electric
Note 12	Segment and Related Information	DTE Energy

NOTE 1 — ORGANIZATION AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION

Corporate Structure

DTE Energy owns the following businesses:


•	DTE Electric is a public utility engaged in the generation, purchase, distribution, and sale of electricity to approximately 2.2 million customers in southeastern Michigan;


•	DTE Gas is a public utility engaged in the purchase, storage, transportation, distribution, and sale of natural gas to approximately 1.3 million customers throughout Michigan and the sale of storage and transportation capacity; and


•	Other businesses involved in 1) services related to the gathering, transportation, and storage of natural gas; 2) power and industrial projects; and 3) energy marketing and trading operations.

DTE Electric and DTE Gas are regulated by the MPSC. Certain activities of DTE Electric and DTE Gas, as well as various other aspects of businesses under DTE Energy, are regulated by the FERC. In addition, the Registrants are regulated by other federal and state regulatory agencies including the NRC, the EPA, the MDEQ, and for DTE Energy, the CFTC.

Basis of Presentation

The Consolidated Financial Statements should be read in conjunction with the Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in the combined DTE Energy and DTE Electric 2017 Annual Report on Form 10-K.

The accompanying Consolidated Financial Statements of the Registrants are prepared using accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. These accounting principles require management to use estimates and assumptions that impact reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses, and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities. Actual results may differ from the Registrants' estimates.

The Consolidated Financial Statements are unaudited but, in the Registrants' opinions include all adjustments necessary to present a fair statement of the results for the interim periods. All adjustments are of a normal recurring nature, except as otherwise disclosed in these Consolidated Financial Statements and Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements. Financial results for this interim period are not necessarily indicative of results that may be expected for any other interim period or for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2018.

DTE Energy Company — DTE Electric Company

Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) — (Continued)

The information in these combined notes relates to each of the Registrants as noted in the Index of Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements. However, DTE Electric does not make any representation as to information related solely to DTE Energy or the subsidiaries of DTE Energy other than itself.

Certain prior year balances for DTE Energy were reclassified to match the current year's Consolidated Financial Statements presentation. Due to the implementation of ASU 2017-07, amounts previously included in Operation and maintenance were reclassified to Non-operating retirement benefits, net on the Consolidated Statements of Operations. See Note 3 to the Consolidated Financial Statements, "New Accounting Pronouncements."

Principles of Consolidation

The Registrants consolidate all majority-owned subsidiaries and investments in entities in which they have controlling influence. Non-majority owned investments are accounted for using the equity method when the Registrants are able to significantly influence the operating policies of the investee. When the Registrants do not influence the operating policies of an investee, the cost method is used. These Consolidated Financial Statements also reflect the Registrants' proportionate interests in certain jointly-owned utility plants. The Registrants eliminate all intercompany balances and transactions.

The Registrants evaluate whether an entity is a VIE whenever reconsideration events occur. The Registrants consolidate VIEs for which they are the primary beneficiary. If a Registrant is not the primary beneficiary and an ownership interest is held, the VIE is accounted for under the equity method of accounting. When assessing the determination of the primary beneficiary, a Registrant considers all relevant facts and circumstances, including: the power, through voting or similar rights, to direct the activities of the VIE that most significantly impact the VIE's economic performance and the obligation to absorb the expected losses and/or the right to receive the expected returns of the VIE. The Registrants perform ongoing reassessments of all VIEs to determine if the primary beneficiary status has changed.

Legal entities within DTE Energy's Power and Industrial Projects segment enter into long-term contractual arrangements with customers to supply energy-related products or services. The entities are generally designed to pass-through the commodity risk associated with these contracts to the customers, with DTE Energy retaining operational and customer default risk. These entities generally are VIEs and consolidated when DTE Energy is the primary beneficiary. In addition, DTE Energy has interests in certain VIEs through which control of all significant activities is shared with partners, and therefore are accounted for under the equity method.

DTE Energy owns a 55% interest in SGG, which owns and operates midstream natural gas assets. SGG has contracts through which certain construction risk is designed to pass-through to the customers, with DTE Energy retaining operational and customer default risk. SGG is a VIE with DTE Energy as the primary beneficiary.

The Registrants have variable interests in NEXUS, which include DTE Energy's 50% ownership interest and DTE Electric's transportation services contract. NEXUS is a joint venture which is in the process of constructing a 255-mile pipeline to transport Utica and Marcellus shale gas to Ohio, Michigan, and Ontario market centers. NEXUS is a VIE as it has insufficient equity at risk to finance its activities. The Registrants are not the primary beneficiaries, as the power to direct significant activities is shared between the owners of the equity interests. DTE Energy accounts for its ownership interest in NEXUS under the equity method.

The Registrants hold ownership interests in certain limited partnerships. The limited partnerships include investment funds which support regional development and economic growth, as well as an operational business providing energy-related products. These entities are generally VIEs as a result of certain characteristics of the limited partnership voting rights. The ownership interests are accounted for under the equity method as the Registrants are not the primary beneficiaries.

DTE Energy Company — DTE Electric Company

Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) — (Continued)

DTE Energy has variable interests in VIEs through certain of its long-term purchase and sale contracts. DTE Electric has variable interests in VIEs through certain of its long-term purchase contracts. As of March 31, 2018, the carrying amount of assets and liabilities in DTE Energy's Consolidated Statements of Financial Position that relate to its variable interests under long-term purchase and sale contracts are predominantly related to working capital accounts and generally represent the amounts owed by or to DTE Energy for the deliveries associated with the current billing cycle under the contracts. As of March 31, 2018, the carrying amount of assets and liabilities in DTE Electric's Consolidated Statements of Financial Position that relate to its variable interests under long-term purchase contracts are predominantly related to working capital accounts and generally represent the amounts owed by DTE Electric for the deliveries associated with the current billing cycle under the contracts. The Registrants have not provided any significant form of financial support associated with these long-term contracts. There is no significant potential exposure to loss as a result of DTE Energy's variable interests through these long-term purchase and sale contracts. In addition, there is no significant potential exposure to loss as a result of DTE Electric's variable interests through these long-term purchase contracts.

The maximum risk exposure for consolidated VIEs is reflected on the Registrants' Consolidated Statements of Financial Position and in Note 10 to the Consolidated Financial Statements, "Commitments and Contingencies," related to the REF guarantees and indemnities. For non-consolidated VIEs, the maximum risk exposure of the Registrants is generally limited to their investment, notes receivable, future funding commitments, and amounts which DTE Energy has guaranteed. See Note 10 to the Consolidated Financial Statements, "Commitments and Contingencies," for further discussion of the NEXUS guarantee arrangements.

The following table summarizes the major Consolidated Statements of Financial Position items for consolidated VIEs as of March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017. All assets and liabilities of a consolidated VIE are presented where it has been determined that a consolidated VIE has either (1) assets that can be used only to settle obligations of the VIE or (2) liabilities for which creditors do not have recourse to the general credit of the primary beneficiary. VIEs, in which DTE Energy holds a majority voting interest and is the primary beneficiary, that meet the definition of a business and whose assets can be used for purposes other than the settlement of the VIE's obligations have been excluded from the table below.



	March 31, 2018						December 31, 2017
	SGG^(a)		Other		Total		SGG^(a)		Other		Total
	(In millions)
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	$	29	$	12	$	41	$	23	$	14	$	37
Restricted cash	—		8		8		—		8		8
Accounts receivable	11		37		48		11		42		53
Inventories	3		66		69		3		114		117
Property, plant, and equipment, net	386		73		459		400		75		475
Goodwill	25		—		25		25		—		25
Intangible assets	568		—		568		572		—		572
Other current and long-term assets	2		—		2		4		—		4
	$	1,024	$	196	$	1,220	$	1,038	$	253	$	1,291

LIABILITIES
Accounts payable and accrued current liabilities	$	2	$	35	$	37	$	26	$	47	$	73
Current portion long-term debt, including capital leases	—		4		4		—		4		4
Mortgage bonds, notes, and other	—		—		—		—		1		1
Other current and long-term liabilities	2		15		17		1		16		17
	$	4	$	54	$	58	$	27	$	68	$	95

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(a)Amounts shown are 100% of SGG's assets and liabilities, of which DTE Energy owns 55%.

DTE Energy Company — DTE Electric Company

Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) — (Continued)

Amounts for DTE Energy's non-consolidated VIEs are as follows:



	March 31, 2018		December 31, 2017
	(In millions)
Investments in equity method investees	$	866	$	811
Notes receivable	$	17	$	17
Future funding commitments	$	551	$	598

NOTE 2 — SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Other Income

The following is a summary of DTE Energy's Other income:



	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2018		2017
	(In millions)
Income from REF entities	$	23	$	18
Equity earnings of equity method investees	21		26
Contract services	20		4
Allowance for equity funds used during construction	7		7
Gains from equity securities	—		8
Other	10		1
	$	81	$	64

The following is a summary of DTE Electric's Other income:



	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2018		2017
	(In millions)
Contract services	$	20	$	4
Allowance for equity funds used during construction	5		6
Gains from equity securities allocated from DTE Energy	—		8
Other	2		1
	$	27	$	19

Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)

For the three months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017, reclassifications out of Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) for the Registrants were not material. Changes in Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) are presented in DTE Energy's Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity and DTE Electric's Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholder's Equity. For further discussion regarding changes in Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), see Note 3 to the Consolidated Financial Statements, "New Accounting Pronouncements."

DTE Energy Company — DTE Electric Company

Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) — (Continued)

Income Taxes

The 2018 estimated annual effective tax rates for DTE Energy and DTE Electric are 13% and 22%, respectively. These tax rates are affected by estimated annual permanent items, including AFUDC equity, production tax credits, and other flow-through items, as well as discrete items that may occur in any given period, but are not consistent from period to period.

The interim effective tax rate of the Registrants are as follows:



	Effective Tax Rate
	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2018		2017
DTE Energy	16	%	22	%
DTE Electric	25	%	35	%

The 6% decrease in DTE Energy's effective tax rate for the three months ended March 31, 2018 was primarily due to the reduction of the corporate tax rate from 35% to 21%, which became effective in 2018. The decrease in the effective tax rate was partially offset by true-up adjustments to the remeasurement of deferred taxes in 2018 of $21 million, which increased the effective tax rate by 5%, and the reduction of excess tax benefits on stock-based compensation of $10 million, which increased the effective tax rate by 2%. For further discussion regarding the true-up adjustments, see Note 3 to the Consolidated Financial Statements, "New Accounting Pronouncements."

The 10% decrease in DTE Electric's effective tax rate for the three months ended March 31, 2018 was primarily due to the reduction of the corporate tax rate from 35% to 21%, which became effective in 2018, partially offset by true-up adjustments to the remeasurement of deferred taxes in 2018 of $8 million, which increased the effective tax rate by 4%.

DTE Energy's total amount of unrecognized tax benefits as of March 31, 2018 was $8 million, of which $8 million, if recognized, would favorably impact its effective tax rate. DTE Electric's total amount of unrecognized tax benefits as of March 31, 2018 was $10 million, of which $10 million, if recognized, would favorably impact its effective tax rate. The Registrants do not anticipate any material changes to the unrecognized tax benefits in the next twelve months.

DTE Electric had income tax receivables with DTE Energy of $13 million and $12 million at March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017, respectively.

Unrecognized Compensation Costs

As of March 31, 2018, DTE Energy had $111 million of total unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested stock incentive plan arrangements. That cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 1.75 years.

Allocated Stock-Based Compensation

DTE Electric received an allocation of costs from DTE Energy associated with stock-based compensation of $9 million and $8 million for the three months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017, respectively.

Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Restricted Cash

Cash and cash equivalents include cash on hand, cash in banks, and temporary investments purchased with remaining maturities of three months or less. Restricted cash consists of funds held to satisfy requirements of certain debt and DTE Energy partnership operating agreements. Restricted cash designated for interest and principal payments within one year is classified as a Current Asset.

DTE Energy Company — DTE Electric Company

Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) — (Continued)

The following is a table that provides a reconciliation of DTE Energy's Cash and cash equivalents as well as Restricted cash reported within the Consolidated Statements of Financial Position that sum to the total of the same such amounts shown in the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows:



	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2018		2017
	(In millions)
Cash and cash equivalents	$	164	$	82
Restricted cash	22		20
Total cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash shown in the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows	$	186	$	102

NOTE 3 — NEW ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

Recently Adopted Pronouncements

In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606), as amended. The objectives of this ASU are to improve upon revenue recognition requirements by providing a single comprehensive model to determine the measurement of revenue and timing of recognition. The core principle is that an entity will recognize revenue to depict the transfer of goods or services to customers at an amount that the entity expects to be entitled to in exchange for those goods or services. This ASU also required expanded qualitative and quantitative disclosures regarding the nature, amount, timing, and uncertainty of revenues and cash flows arising from contracts with customers. The standard is to be applied retrospectively. The Registrants adopted the standard effective January 1, 2018 using the modified retrospective approach. Under the modified retrospective approach, the information for periods prior to the adoption date has not been restated and continues to be reported under the accounting standards in effect for those periods. As permitted under the standard, the Registrants have elected to apply the guidance only to those contracts that were not completed at January 1, 2018, and have elected not to restate the impacts of any contract modifications made prior to the earliest period presented.

The adoption of the ASU did not have a significant impact on the Registrants' financial position or results of operations, but required additional disclosures for revenue. See Note 4 to the Consolidated Financial Statements, "Revenue."

In March 2017, the FASB issued ASU No. 2017-07, Compensation — Retirement Benefits (Topic 715): Improving the Presentation of Net Periodic Pension Cost and Net Periodic Postretirement Benefit Cost. The amendments in this update required that an employer report the service cost component in the same line item or items as other compensation costs arising from services rendered by the pertinent employees during the period. The other components of net benefit cost are required to be presented in the income statement separately from the service cost component and outside of income from operations. The amendments in this update also allow only the service cost component to be eligible for capitalization when applicable. The Registrants adopted the standard effective January 1, 2018. The standard has been applied retrospectively for the presentation of the service cost component and the other components of net periodic pension cost and net periodic postretirement benefit cost in the income statement and prospectively for the capitalization of the service cost component of net periodic pension cost and net periodic postretirement benefit in assets. As permitted by the standard, the Registrants have used benefit cost amounts disclosed for prior periods as the basis for retrospective application in the income statement. As a result of regulatory mechanisms, the impact to the Consolidated Financial Statements was not material for the first quarter of 2018.

In January 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-01, Financial Instruments — Overall (Subtopic 825-10): Recognition and Measurement of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities, as amended. The new guidance is intended to improve the recognition and measurement of financial instruments. The guidance primarily impacts accounting for equity investments in unconsolidated entities (other than those accounted for using the equity method of accounting) and financial liabilities under the fair value option. The guidance requires equity investments to be generally measured at fair value, with subsequent changes in fair value recognized in net income. The guidance requires entities to make a cumulative-effect adjustment to the Statements of Financial Position as of the beginning of the first reporting period in which the guidance is effective. The Registrants adopted the standard effective January 1, 2018. Upon adoption, DTE Energy and DTE Electric recorded a cumulative-effect adjustment to reclassify $5 million and $3 million of unrealized gains from Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) to Retained earnings, respectively.

DTE Energy Company — DTE Electric Company

Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) — (Continued)

In March 2018, the FASB issued ASU No. 2018-05, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Amendments to SEC paragraphs pursuant to SEC Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 118. The Amendments in this update add various SEC paragraphs pursuant to the issuance of SEC Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 118, Income Tax Accounting Implications of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (SAB 118). SAB 118 directs taxpayers to consider the implications of the TCJA as provisional when it does not have the necessary information available, prepared, or analyzed in reasonable detail to complete its accounting for the change in the tax law. As described in Note 10 to the Consolidated Financial Statements, "Income Taxes," within the combined DTE Energy and DTE Electric 2017 Annual Report on Form 10-K and in accordance with SAB 118, the Registrants recorded amounts that were considered provisional. In first quarter of 2018, DTE Energy and DTE Electric recorded true-up adjustments to the remeasurement of deferred taxes of $21 million and $8 million, respectively. The impact of the true-up adjustments was an increase in Income Tax Expense, of which $16 million was attributable to the regulated utilities and offset to Regulatory liabilities. The true-up adjustments were a result of further analysis for items subject to further consideration at December 31, 2017 under SAB 118 and primarily related to timing differences not recoverable from DTE Electric and DTE Gas customers. The Registrants will continue to analyze the amounts throughout 2018, which may result in additional changes.

Recently Issued Pronouncements

In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842), as amended. This guidance requires a lessee to account for leases as finance or operating leases, and disclose key information about leasing arrangements. Both types of leases will result in the lessee recognizing a right-of-use asset and a corresponding lease liability on its balance sheet, with differing methodology for income statement recognition, depending on the lease classification. The Registrants will adopt the standard on January 1, 2019. As originally issued, the standard requires a modified retrospective approach for leases existing or entered into after the beginning of the earliest comparative period in the Consolidated Financial Statements. The Registrants are evaluating the transition practical expedients available under the guidance, such as retaining the current lease assessment and classifications for existing leases at the effective date, and not applying the new guidance to land easements that exist or expire before the effective date.

A third-party software tool is being implemented that will assist with the initial adoption and ongoing compliance of the standard. The Registrants are evaluating contracts for leases and abstracting the required data, as well as evaluating new business processes, internal controls, and accounting policies. In addition, the Registrants are monitoring utility industry implementation issues for purchase power agreements, pipeline laterals, and other industry specific arrangements. While the Registrants expect an increase in assets and liabilities, as well as additional disclosures, they are still assessing the impact of this ASU on their Consolidated Financial Statements.

In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-13, Financial Instruments — Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments. The amendments in this update replace the incurred loss impairment methodology in current generally accepted accounting principles with a methodology that reflects expected credit losses and requires consideration of a broader range of reasonable and supportable information to inform credit loss estimates. Entities will apply the new guidance as a cumulative-effect adjustment to retained earnings as of the beginning of the first reporting period in which the guidance is adopted. The ASU is effective for the Registrants beginning after December 15, 2019, and interim periods therein. Early adoption is permitted. The Registrants are currently assessing the impact of this standard on their Consolidated Financial Statements.

In February 2018, the FASB issued ASU No. 2018-02, Income Statement — Reporting Comprehensive Income (Topic 220): Reclassification of Certain Tax Effects from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income. The amendments in this update allow a reclassification from accumulated other comprehensive income to retained earnings for stranded tax effects resulting from the TCJA. The amendments in this update also require entities to disclose their accounting policy for releasing income tax effects from accumulated other comprehensive income. The ASU is effective for the Registrants for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, and interim periods therein. Early adoption is permitted. The Registrants are currently assessing the impact of this standard on their Consolidated Financial Statements.

DTE Energy Company — DTE Electric Company

Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) — (Continued)

NOTE 4 — REVENUE

Significant Accounting Policy

Upon the adoption of Topic 606, revenue is measured based upon the consideration specified in a contract with a customer at the time when performance obligations are satisfied. Under Topic 606, a performance obligation is a promise in a contract to transfer a distinct good or service or a series of distinct goods or services to the customer. The Registrants recognize revenue when performance obligations are satisfied by transferring control over a product or service to a customer. The Registrants have determined control to be transferred when the product is delivered or the service is provided to the customer. For the three months ended March 31, 2018, recognition of revenue for the Registrants subsequent to the adoption of Topic 606 is substantially similar in amount and approach to that prior to adoption.

Rates for DTE Electric and DTE Gas include provisions to adjust billings for fluctuations in fuel and purchased power costs, cost of natural gas, and certain other costs. Revenues are adjusted for differences between actual costs subject to reconciliation and the amounts billed in current rates. Under or over recovered revenues related to these cost recovery mechanisms are included in Regulatory assets or liabilities on the Registrants' Consolidated Statements of Financial Position and are recovered or returned to customers through adjustments to the billing factors.

For discussion of derivative contracts, see Note 8 to the Consolidated Financial Statements, "Financial and Other Derivative Instruments."

Disaggregation of Revenue

The following is a summary of revenues disaggregated by segment for DTE Energy:



	Three Months Ended March 31, 2018
	(In millions)
Electric^(a)
Residential	$	586
Commercial	429
Industrial	176
Other^(b)	14
Total Electric operating revenues^(c)	$	1,205

Gas
Gas sales	$	457
End User Transportation	85
Intermediate Transportation	18
Other^(d)	(10		)
Total Gas operating revenues^(e)	$	550

Other segment operating revenues^(f)
Gas Storage and Pipelines	$	119
Power and Industrial Projects	$	567
Energy Trading	$	1,498

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(a)	Revenues under the Electric segment generally represent those of DTE Electric.


(b)	Includes a reduction of $39 million in revenues related to TCJA rate reduction reserve.


(c)	Includes $5 million of other revenues which are outside the scope of Topic 606.


(d)	Includes a reduction of $32 million in revenues related to TCJA rate reduction reserve.


(e)	Includes a reduction of $3 million under Alternative Revenue Programs and $2 million of other revenues which are both outside the scope of Topic 606.


(f)	Includes revenues outside the scope of Topic 606 primarily related to $445 million of contracts accounted for as leases at the Power and Industrial Projects segment and $1.2 billion related to derivatives at the Energy Trading segment.

DTE Energy Company — DTE Electric Company

Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) — (Continued)

Nature of Goods and Services

The following is a description of principal activities, separated by reportable segments, from which DTE Energy generates revenue. For more detailed information about reportable segments, see Note 12 to the Consolidated Financial Statements, “Segment and Related Information.”

The Registrants have contracts with customers which may contain more than one performance obligation. When more than one performance obligation exists in a contract, the consideration under the contract is allocated to the performance obligations based on the relative standalone selling price. DTE Energy generally determines stand alone selling prices based on the prices charged to customers or the use of the adjusted market assessment approach. The adjusted market assessment approach involves the evaluation of the market in which DTE Energy sells goods or services and estimating the price that a customer in that market would be willing to pay.

Under Topic 606, when a customer simultaneously receives and consumes the product or service provided, revenue is considered to be recognized over time. Alternatively, if it is determined that the criteria for recognition of revenue over time is not met, the revenue is considered to be recognized at a point in time.

Electric

Electric consists principally of DTE Electric. Electric revenues are primarily comprised of the supply and delivery of electricity, and related capacity. Revenues are primarily associated with cancelable contracts, with the exception of certain long-term contracts with commercial and industrial customers. Revenues, including estimated unbilled amounts, are generally recognized over time based upon volumes delivered or through the passage of time ratably based upon providing a stand-ready service. The Registrants have determined that the above methods represent a faithful depiction of the transfer of control to the customer. Unbilled revenues are typically determined utilizing approved tariff rates and estimated meter volumes. Estimated unbilled amounts recognized in revenue are subject to adjustment in the following reporting period as actual volumes by customer class are known. Revenues are typically subject to tariff rates based upon customer class and type of service, and are billed and received monthly. Tariff rates are determined by the MPSC on a per kWh or monthly basis.

Gas

Gas revenues are primarily comprised of the supply and delivery of natural gas, and other services including storage, transportation, and appliance maintenance. Revenues are primarily associated with cancelable contracts with the exception of certain long-term contracts with commercial and industrial customers. Revenues, including estimated unbilled amounts, are generally recognized over time based upon volumes delivered or through the passage of time ratably based upon providing a stand-ready service. DTE Energy has determined that the above methods represent a faithful depiction of the transfer of control to the customer. Unbilled revenues are typically determined using both estimated meter volumes and estimated usage based upon the number of unbilled days and historical temperatures. Estimated unbilled amounts recognized in revenue are subject to adjustment in the following reporting period as actual volumes by customer class and service type are known. Revenues are typically subject to tariff rates or other rates subject to regulatory oversight and are billed and received monthly. Tariff rates are determined by the MPSC on a per unit or monthly basis.

Gas Storage and Pipelines

Gas Storage and Pipelines revenues generally consist of services related to the gathering, transportation, and storage of natural gas. Contracts are primarily long-term in nature. Revenues, including estimated unbilled amounts, are generally recognized over time based upon services provided or through the passage of time ratably based upon providing a stand-ready service. DTE Energy has determined that the above methods represent a faithful depiction of the transfer of control to the customer. Revenues are typically billed and received monthly. Pricing for such revenues may consist of demand rates, commodity rates, transportation rates, and other associated fees. Consideration may consist of both fixed and variable components. Generally, uncertainties in the variable consideration components are resolved and revenues are known at the time of recognition.

Power and Industrial Projects

Power and Industrial Projects revenues consist primarily of contracts accounted for as leases which are outside of the scope of Topic 606. For performance obligations within the scope of Topic 606, the timing of revenue recognition is dependent upon when control over the associated product or service is transferred.

DTE Energy Company — DTE Electric Company

Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) — (Continued)

Revenues at Power and Industrial Projects, within the scope of Topic 606, generally consist of sales of blast furnace coke and coke oven gas, electricity, equipment maintenance services, and other energy related products and services. Revenues, including estimated unbilled amounts, for the sale of blast furnace coke are generally recognized at a point in time when the product is delivered, which represents the transfer of control to the customer. Other revenues are generally recognized over time based upon services provided or through the passage of time ratably based upon providing a stand-ready service. DTE Energy has determined that the above methods represent a faithful depiction of the transfer of control to the customer. Market based pricing structures exist in such contracts including adjustments for consumer price or other indices. Consideration may consist of both fixed and variable components. Generally, uncertainties in the variable consideration components are resolved and revenues are known at the time of recognition. Billing terms vary and are generally monthly with payment terms typically within 30 days following billing.

Energy Trading

Energy Trading revenues consist primarily of derivative contracts outside of the scope of Topic 606. For performance obligations within the scope of Topic 606, the timing of revenue recognition is dependent upon when control over the associated product or service is transferred.

Revenues, including estimated unbilled amounts, within the scope of Topic 606 arising from the sale of natural gas, electricity, power capacity, and other energy related products are generally recognized over time based upon volumes delivered or through the passage of time ratably based upon providing a stand-ready service. DTE Energy has determined that the above methods represent a faithful depiction of the transfer of control to the customer. Revenues are known at the time of recognition. Payment for the aforementioned revenues is generally due from customers in the month following delivery.

Revenues associated with RECs are recognized at a point in time when control of the RECs are transferred to the customer which is deemed to be when the subject RECs are entered for transfer to the customer in the applicable regulatory tracking system. Revenues associated with RECs under a wholesale full requirements power contract are deferred until control has been transferred. The deferred revenues represent a contract liability for which payment has been received and the amounts have been estimated using the adjusted market assessment approach. With the exception of RECs, generally all other performance obligations associated with wholesale full requirements power contracts are satisfied over time in conjunction with the delivery of power. At the time power is delivered, DTE Energy may not have control over the RECs as the RECs are not self-generated and may not yet have been procured resulting in deferred revenues.

Deferred Revenue

The following is a summary of deferred revenue activity:



	DTE Energy
	(In millions)
Beginning Balance, January 1, 2018	$	56
Increases due to cash received or receivable, excluding amounts recognized as revenue during the period	14
Revenue recognized that was included in the deferred revenue balance at the beginning of the period	(16		)
Ending Balance, March 31, 2018	$	54

The deferred revenues at DTE Energy generally represent amounts paid by or receivable from customers for which the associated performance obligation has not yet been satisfied.

Deferred revenues include amounts associated with REC performance obligations under certain wholesale full requirements power contracts. Deferred revenues associated with RECs are recognized as revenue when control of the RECs has transferred.

Other performance obligations associated with deferred revenues include providing products and services related to customer prepayments. Deferred revenues associated with these products and services are recognized when control has transferred to the customer.

DTE Energy Company — DTE Electric Company

Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) — (Continued)

The following table represents deferred revenue amounts for DTE Energy that are expected to be recognized as revenue in future periods:



	DTE Energy
	(In millions)
2018	$	23
2019	9
2020	1
2021	5
2022	6
2023 and thereafter	10
	$	54

Transaction Price Allocated to the Remaining Performance Obligations

In accordance with optional exemptions available under Topic 606, the Registrants did not disclose the value of unsatisfied performance obligations for (1) contracts with an original expected length of one year or less, (2) with the exception of fixed consideration, contracts for which revenue is recognized at the amount to which the Registrants have the right to invoice for goods provided and services performed, and (3) contracts for which variable consideration relates entirely to an unsatisfied performance obligation.

Such contracts consist of varying types of performance obligations across the segments, including the supply and delivery of energy related products and services. Contracts with variable volumes and/or variable pricing, including those with pricing provisions tied to a consumer price or other index, have also been excluded as the related consideration under the contract is variable at inception of the contract. Contract lengths vary from cancelable to multi-year.

The Registrants expect to recognize revenue for the following amounts related to fixed consideration associated with remaining performance obligations in each of the future periods noted:



	DTE Energy		DTE Electric
	(In millions)
2018	$	159	$	6
2019	238		8
2020	168		—
2021	128		—
2022	103		—
2023 and thereafter	351		—
Total	$	1,147	$	14

Other Matters

DTE Energy has recognized charges of $25 million related to expense recognized for estimated uncollectible accounts receivable for the three months ended March 31, 2018. DTE Electric has recognized charges of $14 million related to expense recognized for estimated uncollectible accounts receivable for the three months ended March 31, 2018.

DTE Energy Company — DTE Electric Company

Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) — (Continued)

NOTE 5 — REGULATORY MATTERS

2017 Electric Rate Case Filing

DTE Electric filed a rate case with the MPSC on April 19, 2017 requesting an increase in base rates of $231 million based on a projected twelve-month period ending October 31, 2018. The requested increase in base rates is primarily due to an increase in net plant resulting from infrastructure investments, environmental compliance, and reliability improvement projects. The rate filing also includes projected changes in sales, operation and maintenance expenses, and working capital. The rate filing also requests an increase in return on equity from 10.1% to 10.5%. To mitigate the impact to its customers resulting from ASU No. 2017-07, Compensation — Retirement Benefits (Topic 715), DTE Electric implemented regulatory accounting treatment. As such, beginning January 1, 2018, pension and postretirement cost components previously included as capital overhead are being deferred. For further discussion of ASU No. 2017-07, see Note 3 to the Consolidated Financial Statements, "New Accounting Pronouncements." On November 1, 2017, DTE Electric self-implemented a base rate increase of $125 million. On April 18, 2018, the MPSC issued an order approving an annual revenue increase of $65.2 million for service rendered on or after May 1, 2018. The MPSC authorized a return on equity of 10.0%. DTE Electric has recorded a refund liability of $25 million, representing the total estimated refund due to customers, inclusive of interest, at March 31, 2018.

Certificate of Necessity

On July 31, 2017, DTE Electric filed a request for authority to build a 1,100 megawatt natural gas fueled combined cycle generation facility at DTE Electric's Belle River Power Plant. DTE Electric requested the MPSC to issue three CONs for the following: (1) power supplied by the proposed project is needed, (2) the size, fuel type, and other design characteristics of the proposed project represent the most reasonable and prudent means of meeting the power need, and (3) the estimated capital costs of $989 million for the proposed project will be recoverable in rates from DTE Electric's customers. DTE Electric expects an order in this proceeding from the MPSC by April 27, 2018.

2017 Gas Rate Case Filing

DTE Gas filed a rate case with the MPSC on November 22, 2017 requesting an increase in base rates of $85.1 million based on a projected twelve-month period ending September 30, 2019. The requested increase in base rates is primarily due to an increase in net plant. The rate filing also requests an increase in return on equity from 10.1% to 10.5% and includes projected changes in sales, operations, maintenance expenses, and working capital. To mitigate the impact to its customers resulting from ASU No. 2017-07, Compensation — Retirement Benefits (Topic 715), DTE Gas suggested regulatory accounting treatment, consistent with the methodology approved by the MPSC in the 2017 DTE Electric Rate Case order. As such, beginning January 1, 2018, pension and postretirement cost components previously included as capital overhead are being deferred. For further discussion of ASU No. 2017-07, see Note 3 to the Consolidated Financial Statements, "New Accounting Pronouncements." A final MPSC order in this case is expected by September 2018.

2017 Tax Reform

On December 27, 2017, the MPSC issued an order to consider changes in the rates of all Michigan rate-regulated utilities to reflect the effects of the federal TCJA. On January 19, 2018, DTE Electric and DTE Gas filed information with the MPSC regarding the potential change in revenue requirements due to the TCJA effective January 1, 2018, and outlined their recommended method to flow the current and deferred tax benefits of those impacts to ratepayers.

On February 22, 2018, the MPSC issued an order in this case requiring utilities, including DTE Electric and DTE Gas, to follow a 3-step approach of credits and calculations. The first step is to establish Credit A, through contested cases. Credit A is a going-forward tax credit to reflect the reduction of the corporate tax rate from 35% to 21%. DTE Gas submitted its Credit A filing on March 28, 2018, reflecting a reduction in revenues of $38.2 million. The proposed new rates are expected to be effective July 1, 2018. DTE Electric is required to file its Credit A application by May 18, 2018. The second step is to establish Credit B, through contested cases. Credit B is a backward-looking tax credit to reflect the reduction of the corporate rate of 35% to 21%, for the period January 1, 2018 through the date Credit A is established. The Credit B filing is required within sixty days after Credit A is implemented. DTE Electric and DTE Gas have been deferring the impact of the reduction to the corporate tax rate since January 1, 2018. The third step is to perform Calculation C, through contested cases. Calculation C will address all remaining issues relative to the new tax law, which is primarily the remeasurement of deferred taxes and how the amounts deferred as Regulatory liabilities will flow to ratepayers. DTE Electric and DTE Gas are required to file Calculation C no later than October 1, 2018, unless they file a new general rate case prior to October 1, 2018, and address Calculation C within that filing.

DTE Energy Company — DTE Electric Company

Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) — (Continued)

NOTE 6 — EARNINGS PER SHARE

Basic earnings per share is calculated by dividing the net income, adjusted for income allocated to participating securities, by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per share reflect the dilution that would occur if any potentially dilutive instruments were exercised or converted into common shares. DTE Energy’s participating securities are restricted shares under the stock incentive program that contain rights to receive non-forfeitable dividends. Equity units, performance shares, and stock options do not receive cash dividends; as such, these awards are not considered participating securities.

The following is a reconciliation of DTE Energy's basic and diluted income per share calculation:



	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2018		2017
	(In millions, except per share amounts)
Basic Earnings per Share
Net Income Attributable to DTE Energy Company	$	361	$	400
Less: Allocation of earnings to net restricted stock awards	1		1
Net income available to common shareholders — basic	$	360	$	399

Average number of common shares outstanding	180		179
Basic Earnings per Common Share	$	2.01	$	2.23

Diluted Earnings per Share
Net Income Attributable to DTE Energy Company	$	361	$	400
Less: Allocation of earnings to net restricted stock awards	1		1
Net income available to common shareholders — diluted	$	360	$	399

Average number of common shares outstanding	180		179
Diluted Earnings per Common Share^(a)	$	2.00	$	2.23

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(a)	The 2016 Equity Units excluded from the calculation of diluted EPS were approximately 6.6 million and 6.8 million for the three months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017, respectively, as the dilutive stock price threshold was not met.

NOTE 7 — FAIR VALUE

Fair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date in a principal or most advantageous market. Fair value is a market-based measurement that is determined based on inputs, which refer broadly to assumptions that market participants use in pricing assets or liabilities. These inputs can be readily observable, market corroborated, or generally unobservable inputs. The Registrants make certain assumptions they believe that market participants would use in pricing assets or liabilities, including assumptions about risk, and the risks inherent in the inputs to valuation techniques. Credit risk of the Registrants and their counterparties is incorporated in the valuation of assets and liabilities through the use of credit reserves, the impact of which was immaterial at March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017. The Registrants believe they use valuation techniques that maximize the use of observable market-based inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs.

DTE Energy Company — DTE Electric Company

Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) — (Continued)

A fair value hierarchy has been established that prioritizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value in three broad levels. The fair value hierarchy gives the highest priority to quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (Level 1) and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs (Level 3). In some cases, the inputs used to measure fair value might fall in different levels of the fair value hierarchy. All assets and liabilities are required to be classified in their entirety based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement in its entirety. Assessing the significance of a particular input may require judgment considering factors specific to the asset or liability, and may affect the valuation of the asset or liability and its placement within the fair value hierarchy. The Registrants classify fair value balances based on the fair value hierarchy defined as follows:


•	Level 1 — Consists of unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the Registrants have the ability to access as of the reporting date.


•	Level 2 — Consists of inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1 that are directly observable for the asset or liability or indirectly observable through corroboration with observable market data.


•	Level 3 — Consists of unobservable inputs for assets or liabilities whose fair value is estimated based on internally developed models or methodologies using inputs that are generally less readily observable and supported by little, if any, market activity at the measurement date. Unobservable inputs are developed based on the best available information and subject to cost-benefit constraints.

DTE Energy Company — DTE Electric Company

Combined Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) — (Continued)

The following table presents assets and liabilities for DTE Energy measured and recorded at fair value on a recurring basis:



	March 31, 2018												December 31, 2017
	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Other^(a)		Netting^(b)		Net Balance		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Other^(a)		Netting^(b)		Net Balance
	(In millions)
Assets
Cash equivalents^(c)	$	16	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	16	$	16	$	3	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	19
Nuclear decommissioning trusts
Equity securities	933		—		—		—		—		933		978		—		—		—		—		978
Fixed income securities	14		516		—		—		—		530		18		477		—		—		—		495
Private equity securities	—		—		—		5		—		5		—		—		—		5		—		5
Cash equivalents	13		—		—		—		—		13		14		—		—		—		—		14
Other investments^(d)
Equity securities	117		—		—		—		—		117		118		—		—		—		—