DTE Energy News Releases
Jun 12, 2007
DETROIT, June 12 - - DTE Energy (DTE), has joined the Chicago Climate Exchange (CCX), the world's first and North America's only voluntary, legally binding greenhouse gas emissions reduction, registry and trading program.
“DTE Energy is pleased to be able to join the Chicago Climate Exchange,” said Skiles Boyd, DTE Energy vice president, environmental management and resources. “We believe that participation in CCX is the next logical step in our efforts to address climate change. CCX provides an opportunity to demonstrate that market-based emissions trading programs can provide flexible and cost-effective solutions for addressing carbon emissions.”
Dr. Richard Sandor, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of CCX said “In joining CCX, DTE Energy continues its pioneering efforts to address climate change and help develop mitigation options, as well as contribute to the building of the CCX global emissions reduction and trading system. As a financial institution with economic, environmental and social objectives, CCX is proud of the contribution DTE Energy will make and we look forward to their collaboration and participation.”
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 largest operating units are Detroit Edison, an electric utility serving 2.2 million customers in Southeastern Michigan, and MichCon, a natural gas utility serving 1.3 million customers in Michigan. Information about DTE Energy is available at http://www.dteenergy.com/.
Rafael Marques John Austerberry
Senior Vice President Sr. Media Relations Specialist
Chicago Climate Exchange, Inc. DTE Energy
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