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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
 
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): April 17, 2008
         
    Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in    
    its Charter, State of Incorporation,    
Commission   Address of Principal Executive Offices   I.R.S. Employer
File Number   and Telephone Number   Identification No.
1-11607  
DTE Energy Company
(a Michigan corporation)
2000 2nd Avenue
Detroit, Michigan 48226-1279
(313) 235-4000
  38-3217752
         
1-2198  
The Detroit Edison Company
(a Michigan corporation)
2000 2nd Avenue
Detroit, Michigan 48226-1279
313-235-4000
  38-0478650
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions
     
o   Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
     
o   Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
     
o   Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
     
o   Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
 
 

 


 

Item 8.01.   Other Events
     The Michigan House of Representatives passed a package of bills on April 17, 2008 to establish a sustainable, long-term energy plan for Michigan. A summary of key provisions of this legislation can be found posted to the DTE Energy Company (“DTE Energy”) website at www.dteenergy.com and attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
Item 9.01.   Financial Statements and Exhibits
(d)   Exhibits
  99.1   Summary of Legislation dated April 18, 2008.
Forward-Looking Statements:
This Form 8-K contains forward-looking statements that are subject to various assumptions, risks and uncertainties. It should be read in conjunction with the “Forward-Looking Statements” section in DTE Energy’s and Detroit Edison’s 2007 Forms 10-K (which sections are incorporated by reference herein), and in conjunction with other SEC reports filed by DTE Energy and Detroit Edison that discuss important factors that could cause DTE Energy’s and Detroit Edison’s actual results to differ materially. DTE Energy and Detroit Edison expressly disclaim any current intention to update any forward-looking statements contained in this report as a result of new information or future events or developments.

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SIGNATURES
     Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrants have duly caused this report to be signed on their behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
         
Date: April 18, 2008  DTE ENERGY COMPANY
(Registrant)
 
 
  /s/ N.A. Khouri    
  N.A. Khouri   
  Vice President and Treasurer   
 
  THE DETROIT EDISON COMPANY
(Registrant)
 
 
  /s/ N.A. Khouri    
  N.A. Khouri   
  Vice President and Treasurer   
 

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EXHIBIT INDEX
         
Exhibit    
Number   Description
  99.1    
Summary of Legislation dated April 18, 2008.

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