DTE Energy's Economic Development staff is dedicated to the retention and expansion of Michigan businesses as well as attracting new companies to our state. We work with businesses, development councils, and governments towards this goal and offer a wide variety of services at no cost. These services include:
![]() | Confidential building and site location assistance |
![]() | Community and economic development partnerships |
![]() | Business climate information and expert energy advice |
Contact us when you're ready to expand or relocate and build your future in Michigan. Call 800.845.0320 or e-mail us.
Confidential Building and Site Location Assistance
We recognize that your first challenge, perhaps your biggest, is selecting
a location that's right for your business. Whether you're looking for a new
site or an existing facility, we can help. The Michigan Site Network, an award-winning
Internet site developed by Detroit Edison in collaboration with the Michigan Economic Development Corporation and
the Michigan Economic Developers Association, is
the most advanced site location database in the United States. It offers online
access to thousands of available land and building sites throughout our state.
Using a searchable database, the Michigan Site Network provides:
The Michigan Site Network also provides other valuable site and property information such as:
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We understand that business confidentiality is of utmost importance when considering sites for your business. Your company's name remains confidential until you choose to go public with your plans.
Community and Economic Development Partnerships
We maintain strong partnerships with the Michigan Economic Development Corporation, Detroit Regional Economic Partnership, local economic development agencies and colleges, universities and research institutions. These partnerships provide direct access to key decision-makers and ensure your transition to a new location goes smoothly.
Because of our long-standing relationships with the state and many local governments, we can also assist you with:
- Permit applications
- Site plan approval
- Labor force recruitment
- Job training
- Incentive/tax abatements
- Infrastructure financing
Business Climate Information and Expert Energy Advice
We understand that there are many factors to consider before making your decision to expand or relocate. We can provide information about:
- Demographics by county and community
- Labor availability and training
- Industry trends
- Location incentives
- Quality of life - education, housing, culture, sports and recreation
We offer well over a century of experience in the electric and natural gas utility business. That expertise, coupled with the variety of energy technology, management and marketing services offered by our other DTE Energy subsidiaries, means our team can offer valuable advice and assistance to help you optimize energy use and manage energy costs.
When you team up with DTE Energy's Economic Development team, you work with an award-winning group whose efforts have been recognized by many organizations for outstanding service. Contact us when you're ready to expand or relocate and build your future in Michigan. Call 800.845.0320 or e-mail us.





