DTE Energy Boosts Capital Plan to $36.5B, Secures 1.0 GW Google Data Center Deal, Plans Annual Equity Raises

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DTE Energy announced an expanded $36.5 billion five-year capital plan, driven by a new 1.0 GW Google data center agreement and clean energy investments, alongside plans for $500-$600 million in annual equity issuances.

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• Expanded Capital Plan

  DTE Energy increased its five-year capital investment plan (2026-2030) to $36.5 billion, a $12.5 billion increase from the prior plan, primarily for data center development and clean energy.

• Google Data Center Agreement Executed

  The company executed a 1.0 gigawatt data center agreement with Google, which is expected to provide upside to the long-term plan and significant affordability benefits for existing customers. This follows a prior disclosure on March 17, 2026, and adds specific details on the executed agreement.

• Annual Equity Issuance Plan

  DTE plans to issue $500-$600 million in equity annually from 2026-2028, and similar levels through 2030, to support the increased capital expenditures.

• Reaffirmed EPS Guidance

  The company reaffirmed its 2026 operating EPS guidance of 6-8% growth over 2025, expecting to achieve the high end of the range due to RNG tax credits.

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This 8-K details DTE Energy's updated strategic direction and financial outlook, driven by significant data center opportunities and clean energy investments. The company has executed a 1.0 GW data center agreement with Google, adding to its existing 1.4 GW Oracle deal. This growth necessitates a substantial increase in the five-year capital plan to $36.5 billion, up from $24 billion previously. To fund these investments, DTE plans annual equity issuances of $500-$600 million through 2030, which will result in dilution for shareholders. Despite the dilution, the company reaffirms its 2026 operating EPS guidance of 6-8% growth, expecting to reach the high end due to RNG tax credits. The data center projects are also projected to provide significant affordability benefits for existing customers, which is positive for regulatory relations. Investors should monitor the MPSC approval process for the Google contract and the execution of the expanded capital plan.