GlobeNewswire Inc | Jul 28, 2021 08:00AM EDT

July 28, 2021

Detroit, July 28, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- DTE Energy (NYSE: DTE) andZF North America, Inc., one of the worlds leading automotive suppliers, today announced ZF North Americas enrollment in DTEs MIGreenPower program. MIGreenPower is a voluntary renewable energy program thatenablesDTE Electric customers to attribute agreaterpercentage of their electricity use to DTEs wind and solar projectsbeyond the 15%already included in customers energy mix.ZF North America has committed to a 10-year, escalatingMIGreenPowercontractwith the companyattributing100%ofits usage torenewable energy by2030. This commitment will ultimately offset the equivalent of the carbon sequestered by 78,144 acres of forests in oneyear.*

As one of the worlds leading automotive suppliers with over 100 years of experience, a balanced observation of social, ecological, and economic aspects is a matter of course for ZF. The company promotes sustainable mobility as a whole and is actively pursuing an agile and integrated approach to shaping the mobility needs of the future. By 2030, ZF will have switched all 270 locations across the globe to renewable electricity, either by its own production or purchase ofclean energyfrom renewable sources. This will enable a total reduction of ZFs own carbon emissions by 80%. By 2040, ZF plans to reach net zero carbon emissions, meaning that all emissions from its own plants, supply chain and use of their products are either completely avoided or removed from the atmosphere.

The enrollment in DTEs MIGreenPower program is a major step in reducing our carbon footprint in North America and in contributing to our overall carbon neutrality goals, said Martin Fischer, head of the ZF North American region and member of the Board of Management. We applaud DTEs efforts to accelerate renewable energy projects that give ZF and other major industrial partners the opportunity to utilize solar and wind energy sources and protect the environment for future generations.

ZF North America joins more than 350 businesses and 35,000 residential customers who are using MIGreenPower to reduce their carbon footprint and support the development of future wind and solar projects in Michigan.Prominent subscribers include General Motors, Ford Motor Company, the University of Michigan, Bedrock,andtheState of Michigan.Since its launch in 2017, MIGreenPower subscribers have supported 1.8 million megawatt hours of clean energy,which has the environmental benefit equal to taking 277,400 passenger cars off the road for a year.*The program now ranks among the top three voluntary renewable energy programs in the United States.

ZF North America joins severalMetro Detroit-based automotive companies who are now using MIGreenPower to help meet their sustainability targets, said Brian Calka, director, Renewable Solutions for DTE Energy. As we look ahead to a decarbonized future, we know that the energy and automotive industries will be working together even more closely to promote greater adoptionof electric vehicles and help companies green their supply chains. Our MIGreenPower program provides both business and residential customers with an impactful, affordable option to reduce carbon emissions and help create a cleaner Michigan for all Michiganders.

For more information on DTEsMIGreenPowerprogram, please visitwww.migreenpower.com.

*Avoided emissions and equivalencies are based on the Environmental Protection Agency equivalencies calculator atepa.gov/energy/greenhouse-gas-equivalencies-calculator.



AboutZF

ZF is a global technology company and supplies systems for passenger cars, commercial vehicles and industrial technology, enabling the next generation of mobility. ZF allows vehicles to see, think and act. In the four technology domains Vehicle Motion Control, Integrated Safety, Automated Driving, and Electric Mobility, ZF offers comprehensive solutions for established vehicle manufacturers and newly emerging transport and mobility service providers. ZF electrifies different kinds of vehicles. With its products, the company contributes to reducing emissions and protecting the climate.

ZF, which acquired WABCO Holdings Inc. on May 29, 2020, now has 160,000 employees worldwide with approximately 260 locations in 41 countries. In 2019, the twothen-independent companies achieved sales of 36.5 billion (ZF) and $3.4 billion (WABCO).

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About DTE Energy

DTE Energy (NYSE:DTE)isa 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, 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 producecleaner energywhile keeping it safe, reliable and affordable. DTE Electric and Gas aspire to achievenet zerocarbon and greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.DTE is committed toserving with its energythrough volunteerism, education and employment initiatives,philanthropyand economic progress. Information about DTE is available atdteenergy.com,empoweringmichigan.com,twitter.com/dte_energyandfacebook.com.

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