dte_011030

DTE Energy reported third quarter operating earnings of $84 million compared to $105 million in the third quarter of 2000. While industrial sales declined due to the economic downturn, residential sales increased. The company remains committed to reaching its 2001 operating earnings goal of $3.50 per share. For 2002, guidance was adjusted slightly to $4 per share operating earnings due to continued economic uncertainty. Non-regulated businesses will continue to be the company's growth platform.