DENSO, a leading mobility supplier, is taking a significant step toward its sustainability goals by enrolling in DTE Energy’s CleanVision MIGreenPower program. This initiative will see DENSO’s Belleville Logistics Center and a facility at its North American headquarters in Southfield powered by 100% renewable energy from DTE’s Michigan-based wind and solar parks for the next 10 years, starting in 2028.
This commitment goes beyond the 15% renewable energy DTE already provides to all its electric customers. DENSO’s enrollment represents 5,840 megawatt-hours per year, equivalent to the carbon sequestration of 4,763 acres of forest annually.
“We are grateful for DTE’s strong collaboration and support as we continue to strive to be a carbon neutral company by 2035,” said Denise Carlson, vice president of DENSO’s North America Production Innovation Center and leader of the Sustainability Promotion Department. “To reach that goal, operating sustainably is just as important as innovating products that promote cleaner and safer mobility. This activity is another example of how our teams are working to get there.”
DENSO joins over 1,200 businesses and nearly 100,000 residential customers participating in MIGreenPower, contributing to a more sustainable future while accelerating the development of renewable energy projects in Michigan. The program’s growing participation is helping DTE put even more clean energy on the grid, with plans to add over 2,400 megawatts of new wind and solar energy to support MIGreenPower enrollments in the coming years.
These renewable developments also contribute significantly to the state’s economy. They provide millions of dollars in tax revenue to host communities and create thousands of local clean energy jobs.
“MIGreenPower customers like DENSO are making a real difference, in their own operations and in achieving broader sustainability goals across Michigan,” said Sean Gouda, director of Renewable Solutions for DTE Energy. “DENSO is one among a long and growing list of automotive suppliers in southeast Michigan who are transforming the industry by reducing their environmental impact with MIGreenPower.”
This commitment to renewable energy aligns with DENSO’s broader sustainability initiatives across North America. In Michigan, the company is collaborating with Energy Systems Group to enhance green practices at its thermal manufacturing facility in Battle Creek. They are also investing $63 million to retool production lines at the same site to produce more electrification-enabling products.
DENSO’s participation in MIGreenPower demonstrates their commitment to environmental responsibility and their active role in supporting the growth of renewable energy in Michigan. This partnership not only benefits the company’s sustainability goals but also contributes to a cleaner and more sustainable future for the entire state.
