UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
 
FORM 10-Q
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)
OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the Quarterly Period ended JuneSeptember 30, 2006
Commission file number 1-2198
The registrant meets the conditions set forth in General Instruction H (1) (a) and (b) of Form 10-Q and is, therefore, filing this Form with the reduced disclosure format.
THE DETROIT EDISON COMPANY
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
   
Michigan38-0478650

(State or other jurisdiction of
(I.R.S. Employer

incorporation or organization)
 38-0478650
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
   
20002nd Avenue, Detroit, Michigan48226-1279

(Address of principal executive offices)
 48226-1279
(Zip Code)
313-235-4000
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
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The Detroit Edison Company
Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q
Quarter Ended JuneSeptember 30, 2006
Table of Contents
     
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Part I — Financial Information
    
     
Item 1.Financial Statements    
     
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Signature24 22
Twentieth Supplemental Indenture, dated May 15, 2006
Indenture, Dated May 15, 2006
 Computation of Ratios of Earnings to Fixed Charges
 Chief Executive Officer Section 302
 Chief Financial Officer Section 302
 Chief Executive Officer Section 906
 Chief Financial Officer Section 906

 


Definitions
   
Customer Choice Statewide initiatives giving customers in Michigan the option to choose alternative suppliers for electricity.
   
Detroit Edison The Detroit Edison Company (a direct wholly owned subsidiary of DTE Energy) and any subsidiary companies
   
DTE Energy DTE Energy Company, the parent of Detroit Edison and directly or indirectly the parent company of numerous non-utility subsidiaries
   
EPA United States Environmental Protection Agency
   
FERC Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
   
ITCInternational Transmission Company (until February 28, 2003, a wholly owned subsidiary of DTE Energy)
MPSC Michigan Public Service Commission
   
NRC Nuclear Regulatory Commission
   
PSCR A power supply cost recovery mechanism authorized by the MPSC that allows Detroit Edison to recover through rates its fuel, fuel-related and purchased power expenses. The clause was suspended under Michigan’s restructuring legislation (signed into law June 5, 2000), which lowered and froze electric customer rates. The clause was reinstated by the MPSC effective January 1, 2004.
   
Securitization Detroit Edison financed specific stranded costs at lower interest rates through the sale of rate reduction bonds by a wholly owned special purpose entity, the Detroit Edison Securitization Funding LLC.
   
SFAS Statement of Financial Accounting Standards
Stranded costsCosts incurred by utilities in order to serve customers in a regulated environment that absent special regulatory approval would not otherwise expect to be recoverable if customers switch to alternative energy suppliers.
  
Units of Measurement
   
gWh Gigawatthour of electricity
   
kWh Kilowatthour of electricity
   
MW Megawatt of electricity
   
MWh Megawatthour of electricity

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Forward-Looking Statements
Certain information presented herein includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements involve certain risks and uncertainties that may cause actual future results to differ materially from those contemplated, projected, estimated or budgeted. There are many factors that may impact forward-looking statements including, but not limited to, the following:
the effects of weather and other natural phenomena on operations and sales to customers, and purchases from suppliers;
economic climate and population growth or decline in the geographic areas where we do business;
environmental issues, laws, regulations, and the cost of remediation and compliance;
nuclear regulations and operations associated with nuclear facilities;
implementation of the electric Customer Choice program;
impact of electric utility restructuring in Michigan, including legislative amendments;
employee relations and the impact of collective bargaining agreements;
unplanned outages;
access to capital markets and capital market conditions and the results of other financing efforts that can be affected by credit agency ratings;
the timing and extent of changes in interest rates;
the level of borrowings;
changes in the cost and availability of coal and other raw materials, and purchased power;
effects of competition;
impact of regulation by the FERC, MPSC, NRC and other applicable governmental proceedings and regulations;
changes in and application of federal, state and local tax laws and their interpretations, including the Internal Revenue Code, regulations, rulings, court proceedings and audits;
the ability to recover costs through rate increases;
the availability, cost, coverage and terms of insurance;
the cost of protecting assets against, or damage due to, terrorism;
changes in and application of accounting standards and financial reporting regulations;
changes in federal or state laws and their interpretation with respect to regulation, energy policy and other business issues;
uncollectible accounts receivable;
litigation and related appeals; and
changes in the economic and financial viability of our suppliers, customers and trading counterparties, and the continued ability of such parties to perform their obligations to Detroit Edison.
the effects of weather and other natural phenomena on operations and sales to customers, and purchases from suppliers;
economic climate and population growth or decline in the geographic areas where we do business;
environmental issues, laws and regulations, and the cost of remediation and compliance;
nuclear regulations and operations associated with nuclear facilities;
implementation of the electric Customer Choice program;
impact of electric utility restructuring in Michigan, including legislative amendments;
employee relations and the impact of collective bargaining agreements;
unplanned outages;
access to capital markets and capital market conditions and the results of other financing efforts that can be affected by credit agency ratings;
the timing and extent of changes in interest rates;
the level of borrowing;
changes in the cost and availability of coal and other raw materials, and purchased power;
effects of competition;
impact of regulation by FERC, MPSC, NRC and other applicable governmental proceedings and regulations, including any associated impact on rate structures;
changes in and application of federal, state and local tax laws and their interpretations, including the Internal Revenue Code, regulations, rulings, court proceedings and audits;
the ability to recover costs through rate increases;
the availability, cost, coverage and terms of insurance;
the cost of protecting assets against, or damage due to, terrorism;
changes in and application of accounting standards and financial reporting regulations;
changes in federal or state laws and their interpretation with respect to regulation, energy policy and other business issues;
uncollectible accounts receivable;
litigation and related appeals; and
changes in the economic and financial viability of our suppliers, customers and trading counterparties, and the continued ability of such parties to perform their obligations to Detroit Edison.
New factors emerge from time to time. We cannot predict what factors may arise or how such factors may cause our results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement. Any forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which such statements are made. We undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances after the date on which such statement is made or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.

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The Detroit Edison Company
Management’s Narrative Analysis of Results of Operations
The Management’s Narrative Analysis of Results of Operations discussion for Detroit Edison is presented in accordance with General Instruction H(2) (a) of Form 10-Q.
Factors impacting incomeincome:: Net income increased $14$24 million during the 2006 secondthird quarter and $18$42 million in the 2006 six-monthnine-month period. These results primarily reflect higher gross margins, partially offset by higher operationincreased depreciation and maintenance expenses, including implementationamortization expenses. The 2006 third quarter benefited from the deferral of costs to achieve (CTA) associated with our Performance Excellence Process, and increased depreciation and amortization expensesProcess.
                
Increase (Decrease) in Income Statement Components Three Six      
Compared to Prior Year Months Months  Three Nine 
 
(in Millions)  Months Months 
Operating Revenues $140 $200  $51 $251 
Fuel and Purchased Power 66 74   (65) 9 
          
Gross Margin 74 126  116 242 
Operation and Maintenance 39 62   (48) 14 
Depreciation and Amortization 8 25  137 162 
Taxes Other Than Income 2 2   (4)  (2)
Asset (gains) and losses, net 25 25 
          
Operating Income 25 37  6 43 
Other (Income) and Deductions 4 10   (11)  (1)
Income Tax Provision 7 9   (7) 2 
          
Net Income $14 $18  $24 $42 
          
Gross marginsincreased $74$116 million during the 2006 secondthird quarter and $126$242 million in the 2006 six-monthnine-month period. The quarterly and year to dateyear-to-date improvements were primarily due to lower electric Customer Choice penetration and increased rates due to the expiration of the residential rate cap on January 1, 2006 and returning sales from electric Customer Choice, partially offset by milder weather in 2006.
                
Increase (Decrease) in Gross Margin Components Three Six      
Compared to Prior Year Months Months  Three Nine 
(in Millions)  Months Months 
Weather related margin impacts $(21) $(31) $(38) $(71)
Removal of residential rate caps effective January 1, 2006 32 54  106 160 
Return of customers from electric Customer Choice 37 66  55 106 
Service territory economic performance 5 19   (34)  (13)
Impact of MPSC 2004 PSCR order 39 39 
Other, net 21 18   (12) 21 
          
Increase in gross margin performance $74 $126  $116 $242 
          

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 Three Months Ended Six Months Ended                 
 June 30 June 30  Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended 
Power Generated and Purchased 2006 2005 2006 2005  September 30 September 30 
(in Thousands of MWh)  2006 2005 2006 2005 
Power Plant Generation  
Fossil 9,206 9,546 18,515 19,310  10,867 11,578 29,382 30,887 
Nuclear 922 2,272 3,118 4,325  1,873 1,979 4,991 6,304 
                  
 10,128 11,818 21,633 23,635  12,740 13,557 34,373 37,191 
Purchased Power 3,318 1,331 4,832 2,809  3,085 2,347 7,917 5,156 
                  
System Output 13,446 13,149 26,465 26,444  15,825 15,904 42,290 42,347 
Less Line Loss and Internal Use  (856)  (752)  (1,681)  (1,349)  (483)  (888)  (2,165)  (2,237)
                  
Net System Output 12,590 12,397 24,784 25,095  15,342 15,016 40,125 40,110 
                  
  
Average Unit Cost ($/MWh)
  
Generation (1) $16.41 $14.66 $15.48 $14.53  $17.78 $17.69 $16.33 $15.68 
                  
Purchased Power $54.03 $85.66 $52.89 $66.51  $68.28 $123.36 $58.89 $92.39 
                  
Overall Average Unit Cost $25.69 $21.85 $22.31 $20.05  $27.62 $33.29 $24.30 $25.02 
                  
 
(1) Represents fuel costs associated with power plants.
                
                 Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended 
 Three Months Ended Six Months Ended  September 30 September 30 
(in Thousands of MWh) June 30 June 30  2006 2005 2006 2005 
 2006 2005 2006 2005 
Electric Sales
  
Residential 3,514 3,766 7,350 7,817  4,883 5,554 12,233 13,371 
Commercial 4,506 3,820 8,513 7,184  4,927 4,462 13,440 11,646 
Industrial 3,209 3,024 6,363 5,920  3,695 3,197 10,058 9,118 
Wholesale 702 557 1,377 1,120  719 599 2,096 1,719 
Other 89 88 197 193  95 93 291 285 
                  
 12,020 11,255 23,800 22,234  14,319 13,905 38,118 36,139 
Interconnections sales (1) 570 1,142 984 2,861  1,023 1,111 2,007 3,971 
                  
Total Electric Sales 12,590 12,397 24,784 25,095  15,342 15,016 40,125 40,110 
                  
  
Electric Deliveries
  
Retail and Wholesale 12,020 11,255 23,800 22,234  14,319 13,905 38,118 36,139 
Electric Choice 984 1,996 2,347 3,910 
Electric Choice — Self Generators (2) 127 174 478 366 
Electric Customer Choice 319 1,635 2,188 5,178 
Electric Customer Choice – Self Generators (2) 215 62 693 429 
                  
Total Electric Sales and Deliveries 13,131 13,425 26,625 26,510  14,853 15,602 40,999 41,746 
                  
 
(1) Represents power that is not distributed by Detroit Edison.
 
(2) Represents deliveries for self generators who have purchased power from alternative energy suppliers to supplement their power requirements.
Operation and maintenanceexpense increased $39decreased $48 million in the secondthird quarter of 2006 and $62increased $14 million in the 2006 six-month period due primarilynine-month period. Pursuant to higher plant outage expense and implementation costs associated with the Performance Excellence Process.
Depreciation and amortizationexpense increased $8 millionMPSC authorization, in the secondthird quarter of 2006, Detroit Edison deferred approximately $74 million of CTA, including all amounts incurred in the third quarter and $25approximately $49 million of costs that were previously expensed through June 30, 2006. In the third quarter of 2006, we had $16 million in the 2006 six-month periodlower storm expenses, which were offset by $13 million of increased distribution system maintenance and a $9 million increase in plant outages. The year-to-date increase of $14 million in operation and maintenance expense was primarily due to increased amortizationplant outages of regulatory assets.
Other income and deductionsexpense$12 million, increased $4distribution system maintenance of $24 million, offset by $21 million in the 2006 second quarter and $10 million in the 2006 six-month period, primarily due to higher interest expense.lower storm expenses.

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Depreciation and amortizationexpense increased $137 million in the third quarter of 2006 and $162 million in the 2006 nine-month period due to a $112 million net stranded cost write-off related to the September 2006 MPSC order regarding stranded costs and a $15 million increase in our asset retirement obligation at our Fermi 1 nuclear facility. We also had increased amortization of regulatory assets of $14 million related to electric Customer Choice and $7 million related to our securitized assets.
Asset (gains) and losses, netdecreased by $25 million as a result of our 2005 sale of land near our headquarters in Detroit, Michigan.
Outlook— We continue to improve the operating performance of Detroit Edison. During the past year, we have resolved manya portion of our regulatory issues and continue to pursue additional regulatory solutions for structural problems within our competitive environment, mainlythe Michigan market structure, primarily electric Customer Choice and the need to adjust rates for each customer class to reflect the full cost of service. In March 2006, the MPSC issued an order directing Detroit Edison to show cause by June 1, 2006 why its retail electric rates should not be reduced in 2007. We filed our response on June 1, 2006. We are unable to predict the outcome of this proceeding or its effect. In April 2006, an MPSC Administrative Law Judge issued a Proposal for Decision (PFD) indicating that Detroit Edison’s position in the 2004 PSCR Reconciliation and the 2004 Net Stranded Cost Case proceeding is overstated. The considerations in the case include recovery of stranded cost, associated production operation and maintenance expenses and interest on the 2004 PSCR balance. Based on the recommendations outlined in the PFD, the potential outcome in the case is a reduction of net income in the range of $15 million to $50 million.
Concurrently, we will move forward in our efforts to continue to improve performance. Looking forward, additional issues, such as rising prices for coal, uranium and health care and higher levels of capital spending, will result in us taking meaningful action to address our costs while continuing to provide quality customer service. We will utilize the DTE Energy Operating System and the Performance Excellence Process to seek opportunities to improve productivity, remove waste and decrease our costs while improving customer satisfaction. We anticipate accruing additional implementation charges in 2006 and 2007. Detroit Edison seeks MPSC authorization to defer and amortize Performance Excellence Process implementation costs for accounting purposes to match the expected savings from the Performance Excellence Process program with the related costs to achieve.
Long term, we will be required to invest an estimated $2.4 billion on emission controls through 2018. Should we be able to recover these costs in future rate cases, we may experience a growth in earnings. Additionally, our service territory may require additional generation capacity. A new base-load generating plant has not been built within the State of Michigan in the last 20 years. Should our regulatory environment be conducive to such a significant capital expenditure, we may build or expand a new base- load coal or nuclear facility, with an estimated cost of $1 billion to $2 billion for a new coal plant.
The following variables, either in combination or acting alone, could impact our future results:
  amount and timing of cost recovery allowed as a result of regulatory proceedings, related appeals, or new legislation;
 
  our ability to reduce costs and maximize plant performance;
 
  variations in market prices of power, coal and gas;
 
  economic conditions within the State of Michigan;
 
  weather, including the severity and frequency of storms; and
 
  levels of customer participation in the electric Customer Choice program.
We expect cash flows and operating performance will continue to be at risk due to the electric Customer Choice program until the issues associated with this program are adequately addressed. We will accrue as regulatory assets any future unrecovered generation-related fixed costs (stranded costs) due to electric Customer Choice that we believe are recoverable under Michigan legislation and MPSC orders. We cannot predict the outcome of these matters. See Note 3.4.

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CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
(a) Evaluation of disclosure controls and procedures
Management of the Company carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) as of JuneSeptember 30, 2006, which is the end of the period covered by this report. Based on this evaluation, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that such controls and procedures are effective in ensuring that information required to be disclosed by the Company in reports that it files or submits under the Exchange Act, is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms. Disclosure controls and procedures include, without limitation, controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the Company in the reports that it files or submits under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to the Company’s management, including its Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. Due to the inherent limitations in the effectiveness of any disclosure controls and procedures, management cannot provide absolute assurance that the objectives of its disclosure controls and procedures will be met.
(b) Changes in internal control over financial reporting
There has been no change in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting during the quarter ended JuneSeptember 30, 2006 that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

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The Detroit Edison Company
Consolidated Statement of Operations (unaudited)
                                
 Three Months Ended Six Months Ended  Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended 
 June 30 June 30  September 30 September 30 
(in Millions) 2006 2005 2006 2005  2006 2005 2006 2005 
 
Operating Revenues
 $1,175 $1,035 $2,225 $2,025  $1,460 $1,409 $3,685 $3,434 
                  
  
Operating Expenses
  
Fuel and purchased power 409 343 718 644  539 604 1,257 1,248 
Operation and maintenance 369 330 713 651  277 325 990 976 
Depreciation and amortization 168 160 335 310  311 174 646 484 
Taxes other than income 65 63 134 132  64 68 198 200 
Asset (gains) and losses, net  (1)  (26)  (1)  (26)
                  
 1,011 896 1,900 1,737  1,190 1,145 3,090 2,882 
                  
  
Operating Income
 164 139 325 288  270 264 595 552 
                  
  
Other (Income) and Deductions
  
Interest expense 76 69 148 133  60 68 208 201 
Interest income  (1)   (1)  (1)  (1)  (1)  (2)  (2)
Other income  (6)  (7)  (13)  (13)  (9)  (6)  (22)  (19)
Other expenses 10 13 20 25  9 9 29 34 
                  
 79 75 154 144  59 70 213 214 
                  
  
Income Before Income Taxes
 85 64 171 144  211 194 382 338 
  
Income Tax Provision
 28 21 55 46  73 80 128 126 
                  
  
Net Income
 $57 $43 $116 $98  $138 $114 $254 $212 
                  
See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

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The Detroit Edison Company
Consolidated Statement of Financial Position
        
 (Unaudited)   
v         
 June 30 December 31  (Unaudited)   
 2006 2005  September 30 December 31 
(in Millions)  2006 2005 
ASSETS
  
Current Assets
  
Cash and cash equivalents $27 $26  $18 $26 
Restricted cash 82 84  41 84 
Accounts receivable  
Customer (less allowance for doubtful accounts of $61 and $54, respectively) 596 528 
Customer (less allowance for doubtful accounts of $64 and $54, respectively) 608 528 
Other 132 112  128 112 
Accrued power supply cost recovery revenue 214 144  178 144 
Inventories  
Fuel 145 123  142 123 
Materials and supplies 119 116  125 116 
Other 68 43  102 43 
          
 1,383 1,176  1,342 1,176 
          
  
Investments
  
Nuclear decommissioning trust funds 679 646  709 646 
Other 67 65  67 65 
          
 746 711  776 711 
          
  
Property
  
Property, plant and equipment 13,533 13,416  13,701 13,416 
Less accumulated depreciation  (5,451)  (5,595)  (5,526)  (5,595)
          
 8,082 7,821  8,175 7,821 
          
  
Other Assets
  
Regulatory assets 1,963 2,006  1,889 2,006 
Securitized regulatory assets 1,289 1,340  1,264 1,340 
Intangible assets 44 40 
Other 116 115  73 75 
          
 3,368 3,461  3,270 3,461 
          
  
Total Assets
 $13,579 $13,169  $13,563 $13,169 
          
See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

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The Detroit Edison Company
Consolidated Statement of Financial Position
        
 (Unaudited)           
 June 30 December 31  (Unaudited)   
 2006 2005  September 30 December 31 
(in Millions, Except Shares)  2006 2005 
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDER’S EQUITY
  
Current Liabilities
  
Accounts payable $419 $392  $389 $392 
Accrued interest 80 79  72 79 
Dividends payable 76 76  76 76 
Accrued vacations 82 80  79 80 
Short-term borrowings 176 163  147 163 
Accrued power supply cost recovery 135 129  1 129 
Deferred income taxes 77  
Current portion of long-term debt, including capital leases 137 135  141 135 
Other 225 208  247 208 
          
 1,330 1,262  1,229 1,262 
          
  
Other Liabilities
  
Deferred income taxes 1,921 1,961  1,916 1,961 
Regulatory liabilities 241 224  249 224 
Asset retirement obligations (Note 1) 985 953  1,010 953 
Unamortized investment tax credit 110 115  107 115 
Nuclear decommissioning 90 85  94 85 
Accrued pension liability 315 261  349 261 
Other 782 787  800 787 
          
 4,444 4,386  4,525 4,386 
          
  
Long-Term Debt (net of current portion)
  
Mortgage bonds, notes and other 3,452 3,221  3,449 3,221 
Securitization bonds 1,238 1,295  1,185 1,295 
Capital lease obligations 53 57  52 57 
          
 4,743 4,573  4,686 4,573 
          
  
Contingencies (Notes 3 and 5)
 
Contingencies (Notes 4 and 6)
 
  
Shareholder’s Equity
  
Common stock, $10 par value, 400,000,000 shares authorized, 138,632,324 shares issued and outstanding 1,386 1,386  1,386 1,386 
Additional paid in capital 1,254 1,104  1,254 1,104 
Common stock expense  (44)  (44)  (44)  (44)
Retained earnings 464 500  525 500 
Accumulated other comprehensive income 2 2  2 2 
          
 3,062 2,948  3,123 2,948 
          
  
Total Liabilities and Shareholder’s Equity
 $13,579 $13,169  $13,563 $13,169 
          
See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

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The Detroit Edison Company
Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows (Unaudited)
        
 Six Months Ended         
 June 30  Nine Months Ended 
 2006 2005  September 30 
(in Millions)  2006 2005 
Operating Activities
  
Net Income $116 $98  $254 $212 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash from operating activities:  
Depreciation and amortization 335 310  646 484 
Deferred income taxes 5  (10) 31 50 
Gain on sale of assets, net  (1)  (26)
Changes in assets and liabilities, exclusive of changes shown separately (Note 1)  (111) 59   (252)  (46)
          
Net cash from operating activities 345 457  678 674 
          
  
Investing Activities
  
Plant and equipment expenditures  (512)  (321)  (735)  (479)
Proceeds from sale of other assets, net 18   22 30 
Restricted cash for debt redemptions 2 6  43 46 
Notes receivable from affiliate  85   85 
Proceeds from sale of nuclear decommissioning trust funds 99 112  136 159 
Investment in nuclear decommissioning trust funds  (118)  (130)  (163)  (188)
Other investments  (15)  (29)  (12)  (46)
          
Net cash used for investing activities  (526)  (277)  (709)  (393)
          
  
Financing Activities
  
Issuance of long-term debt 247 395  247 612 
Redemption of long-term debt  (71)  (628)  (123)  (795)
Short-term borrowings, net 13 219   (16) 141 
Capital contribution by parent company 150   150  
Dividends on common stock  (152)  (152)  (229)  (229)
Other  (5)  (3)  (6)  (4)
          
Net cash from (used for) financing activities 182  (169) 23  (275)
          
  
Net Increase in Cash and Cash Equivalents
 1 11 
Net Increase (Decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalents
  (8) 6 
Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of the Period
 26 6  26 6 
          
Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of the Period
 $27 $17  $18 $12 
          
See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

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The Detroit Edison Company
Consolidated Statement of Changes in Shareholder’s Equity
and Comprehensive Income (unaudited)
                                                        
 Accumulated       Accumulated  
(Dollars in Millions, Additional Common Other   Additional Common Other  
Shares in Thousands) Common Stock Paid in Stock Retained Comprehensive   Common Stock Paid in Stock Retained Comprehensive  
 Shares Amount Capital Expense Earnings Income Total
   Shares Amount Capital Expense Earnings Income Total
  
Balance, December 31, 2005 138,632 $1,386 $1,104 $(44) $500 $2 $2,948  138,632 $1,386 $1,104 $(44) $500 $2 $2,948 
Net income     116  116      254  254 
Capital contribution by parent company  150    150    150    150 
Dividends declared on common stock      (152)   (152)      (229)   (229)
Balance, June 30, 2006
 138,632 $1,386 $1,254 $(44) $464 $2 $3,062 
Balance, September 30, 2006
 138,632 $1,386 $1,254 $(44) $525 $2 $3,123 
The following table displays other comprehensive income for the six-monthnine-month periods ended JuneSeptember 30:
        
 2006 2005         
(in Millions)  2006 2005 
Net income $116 $98  $254 $212 
          
  
Comprehensive income $116 $98  $254 $212 
          
See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

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The Detroit Edison Company
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)
NOTE 1 — GENERAL
These consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the notes to consolidated financial statements included in our 2005 Annual Report on Form 10-K.
The accompanying consolidated financial statements are prepared using accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. These accounting principles require us to use estimates and assumptions that impact the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses, and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities. Actual results may differ from our estimates.
The consolidated financial statements are unaudited, but in our opinion include all adjustments necessary for a fair statement of the results for the interim periods. Financial results for this interim period are not necessarily indicative of results that may be expected for any other interim period or for the fiscal year.
We reclassified certain prior year balances to match the current year’s financial statement presentation.
Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows
A detailed analysis of the changes in assets and liabilities that are reported in the consolidated statement of cash flows follows:
        
 Six Months Ended         
 June 30  Nine Months Ended 
 2006 2005  September 30 
(in Millions)  2006 2005 
Changes in Assets and Liabilities, Exclusive of Changes Shown Separately
  
 
Accounts receivable, net $(118) $(47) $(116) $(118)
Inventories  (25)  (8)  (28)  (12)
Accrued pensions 66 54  104 82 
Accounts payable 39 18  6 27 
Accrued power supply cost recovery refund  (63)  (29)  (162)  (121)
Income taxes payable 49 50  76 70 
General taxes 2 3  10 6 
Postretirement obligation  28  21 42 
Other assets  (22)  (29)  (136)  (50)
Other liabilities  (39) 19   (27) 28 
          
 $(111) $59  $(252) $(46)
          
Supplementary cash and non-cash information follows:
                
 Six Months Ended Nine Months Ended
 June 30 September 30
(in Millions) 2006 2005 2006 2005
Cash Paid for:  
Interest (excluding interest capitalized) $147 $131  $215 $225 
Income taxes $1 $  $1 $1 
Non-cash Investing and Financing Activities 
Sale of assets  13 

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Asset Retirement Obligations
We have recorded asset retirement obligations in accordance with SFAS No. 143,Accounting for Asset Retirement Obligationsand FASB Interpretation FIN No. 47,Accounting for Conditional Asset Retirement Obligations, an interpretation of FASB Statement No. 143. We identified a legal retirement obligation for the decommissioning costs for our Fermi 1 and Fermi 2 nuclear plants. We identified conditional retirement obligations for disposal of asbestos at certain of our power plants. To a lesser extent, we have conditional retirement obligations at certain service centers, and PCB disposal costs within transformers and circuit breakers.
As to regulated operations, we believe that adoptions of SFAS No. 143 and FIN 47 result primarily in timing differences in the recognition of legal asset retirement costs that we are currently recovering in rates. We will be deferring such differences under SFAS No. 71,Accounting for the Effects of Certain Types of Regulation.
A reconciliation of the asset retirement obligation for the 2006 six-monthnine-month period follows:
        
(in Millions)  
Asset retirement obligations at January 1, 2006 $953  $953 
Accretion 32  47 
Liabilities settled  (5)
Revisions in estimated cash flows 15 
      
Asset retirement obligations at June 30, 2006 $985 
Asset retirement obligations at September 30, 2006 $1,010 
      
A significant portion of the asset retirement obligations represents nuclear decommissioning liabilities which are funded through a surcharge to electric customers over the life of the Fermi 2 nuclear plant.
Retirement Benefits and Trusteed Assets
The components of net periodic benefit costs for qualified and non-qualified pension benefits and other postretirement benefits follow:
                                
 Other Postretirement  Other Postretirement 
(in Millions) Pension Benefits Benefits  Pension Benefits Benefits 
Three Months Ended June 30 2006 2005 2006 2005 
 
Three Months Ended September 30 2006 2005 2006 2005 
Service Cost $13 $13 $12 $11  $12 $13 $10 $11 
Interest Cost 34 33 22 20  34 33 22 19 
Expected Return on Plan Assets  (34)  (33)  (13)  (14)  (34)  (34)  (12)  (14)
Amortization of  
Net loss 11 12 13 11  11 13 14 11 
Prior service cost 2 3 1 1  2 2 1 1 
Net transition liability   2 1    2 2 
Special Termination Benefits 14  1   14  2  
                  
Net Periodic Benefit Cost $40 $28 $38 $30  $39 $27 $39 $30 
                  

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 Other Postretirement  Other Postretirement 
(in Millions) Pension Benefits Benefits  Pension Benefits Benefits 
Six Months Ended June 30 2006 2005 2006 2005 
 
Nine Months Ended September 30 2006 2005 2006 2005 
Service Cost $26 $27 $24 $22  $38 $40 $34 $33 
Interest Cost 68 66 44 40  102 99 66 59 
Expected Return on Plan Assets  (68)  (67)  (25)  (29)  (102)  (101)  (37)  (43)
Amortization of  
Net loss 23 25 26 22  34 38 40 33 
Prior service cost 4 5 2 2  6 7 3 3 
Net transition liability   3 3    5 5 
Special Termination Benefits 14  1   28  3  
                  
Net Periodic Benefit Cost $67 $56 $75 $60  $106 $83 $114 $90 
                  
During the secondthird quarter of 2006, we recorded a $14 million pension cost and a $1$2 million postretirement benefit cost associated with our Performance Excellence Process. For the nine-month period ending September 30, 2006, we recorded a $28 million pension cost and a $3 million postretirement benefit cost associated with the initial stagePerformance Excellence Process. In the third quarter we deferred $74 million of our Performance Excellence Process program.costs pursuant to MPSC authorization. See Note 4. In 2006, we made cash contributions of $40 million to our postretirement benefit plans.
Affiliate Transactions
Detroit Edison shares costs with or incurs costs on behalf of unconsolidated affiliated companies. Prior to Septemberyear end 2005, we recorded such costs within “Other expenses” and related reimbursement within “Other income” in the Consolidated Statement of Operations. These transactions do not affect combined other income and deductions or net income. Our financial statements now reflect such affiliate transactions exclusively within affiliate accounts receivable. Consistent with the current period’s presentation, previously reported amounts within the Consolidated Statement of Operations have been adjusted accordingly.
NOTE 2 — NEW ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS
Stock-Based Compensation
Effective January 1, 2006, our parent company, DTE Energy, adopted SFAS No. 123(R),Share-Based Payment,using the modified prospective transition method. We receive an allocation of costs associated with stock compensation and the related impact of cumulative accounting adjustments.
Our allocation for the first sixnine months of 2006 for stock-based compensation expense was approximately $8$10 million. The cumulative effect of the adoption of SFAS 123(R) was a decrease in operation and maintenance expense of $1 million in the first quarter of 2006. The cumulative effect adjustment was due to the estimation and subsequent allocation of forfeitures for previously granted stock awards and performance shares. We have not restated any prior periods as a result of the adoption of SFAS 123(R).
Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes
In July 2006, the FASB issued Financial Interpretation No. 48 (FIN 48),Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes — An Interpretation of FASB Statement No. 109 Accounting for Income Taxes.FIN 48 clarifies the accounting for uncertainty in income taxes recognized in an enterprise’s financial statements in accordance with FASB Statement No. 109. Additionally, it prescribes a recognition threshold and

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measurement attribute for the financial statement recognition and measurement of a tax position taken or

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expected to be taken in the tax return. FIN 48 provides guidance on derecognition, classification, interest and penalties, accounting in interim periods, disclosure and transition and is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2006. We plan to adopt FIN 48 on January 1, 2007. We are currently assessing the effects of this interpretation, and have not yet determined the impact on the consolidated financial statements.
Fair Value Measurements
In September 2006, the FASB issued SFAS No. 157,Fair Value Measurements. SFAS 157 defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value in generally accepted accounting principles, and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. It emphasizes that fair value is a market-based measurement, not an entity-specific measurement. Fair value measurement should be determined based on the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability. SFAS 157 is effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007, and interim periods within those fiscal years. We plan to adopt SFAS 157 on January 1, 2008. We are currently assessing the effects of this statement, and have not yet determined the impact on the consolidated financial statements.
Accounting for Defined Benefit Pension and Other Postretirement Plans
In September 2006, the FASB issued SFAS No. 158,Employers’ Accounting for Defined Benefit Pension and Other Postretirement Plans — an Amendment of FASB Statements No. 87, 88, 106, and 132(R).SFAS 158 requires companies to (1) recognize the overfunded or underfunded status of defined benefit pension and defined benefit other postretirement plans in its financial statements, (2) recognize as a component of other comprehensive income, net of tax, the actuarial gains or losses and the prior service costs or credits that arise during the period but are not immediately recognized as components of net periodic benefit cost, (3) recognize adjustments to other comprehensive income when the actuarial gains or losses, prior service costs or credits, and transition assets or obligations are recognized as components of net periodic benefit cost, (4) measure postretirement benefit plan assets and plan obligations as of the date of the employer’s statement of financial position, and (5) disclose additional information in the notes to financial statements about certain effects on net periodic benefit cost in the upcoming fiscal year that arise from delayed recognition of the actuarial gains and losses and the prior service cost and credits.
The requirement to recognize the funded status of a postretirement benefit plan and the related disclosure requirements is effective for fiscal years ending after December 15, 2006. We plan to adopt this requirement as of December 31, 2006. The requirement to measure plan assets and benefit obligations as of the date of the employer’s fiscal year-end statement of financial position is effective for fiscal years ending after December 15, 2008. We plan to adopt this requirement as of December 31, 2008. We are currently assessing the effects of this statement, and have not yet determined the impact on the consolidated financial statements.
Accounting for Planned Major Maintenance
In September 2006, the FASB issued its Staff Position (FSP), AUG AIR-1,Accounting for Planned Major Maintenance Activities.This FSP prohibits the use of the accrue-in-advance method of accounting for planned major maintenance activities in annual and interim financial reporting periods. The FSP is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2006. We have historically charged expenditures for maintenance and repairs to expense as they were incurred, with the exception of Fermi 2, where we have utilized the accrue-in-advance policy for nuclear refueling outage costs since the plant was placed in service in 1988. We plan to adopt this FSP as of January 1, 2007. We are currently assessing the effects of this statement, and have not yet determined the impact on the consolidated financial statements.

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Quantifying Misstatements
In September 2006, the SEC staff issued Staff Accounting Bulletin (SAB) Topic 1N,Financial Statements — Considering the Effects of Prior Year Misstatements When Quantifying Misstatements in Current Year Financial Statements(SAB 108). SAB 108 addresses how a registrant should quantify the effect of an error on the financial statements. The SEC staff concludes in SAB 108 that a dual approach should be used to compute the amount of a misstatement. Specifically, the amount should be computed using both the “rollover” (current year income statement perspective) and “iron curtain” (year-end balance sheet perspective) methods. SAB 108 is effective for years ending after November 15, 2006. We plan to adopt SAB 108 as of December 31, 2006. We are currently assessing the effects of this statement, and have not yet determined the impact on the consolidated financial statements.
NOTE 3 — RESTRUCTURING
Restructuring — Performance Excellence Process
In mid-2005, we initiated a company-wide review of our operations called the Performance Excellence Process. We have identified the Performance Excellence Process as critical to our long-term growth strategy. The overarching goal has been to become more competitive by reducing costs, eliminating waste and optimizing business processes while improving customer service. Additionally, we will need significant resources in the future to invest in maintaining the capital infrastructure and meeting compliance mandates. Specifically, we began a series of focused improvement initiatives within our Detroit Edison and associated corporate support functions. We expect this process will be carried out over a two- to three-year period beginning in 2006.
We have incurred costs to achieve (CTA) for employee severance and other costs, consisting primarily of project management and consultant support. Detroit Edison’s CTA is estimated to total between $160 million and $190 million. Pursuant to MPSC authorization, in the third quarter of 2006, Detroit Edison deferred approximately $74 million of CTA, including all amounts incurred in the third quarter and approximately $49 million of costs that were previously expensed through June 30, 2006. Detroit Edison will begin amortizing deferred 2006 costs in 2007 as the recovery of these costs was provided for by the MPSC. See Note 4.
Amounts expensed are recorded in within the operations and maintenance line in the consolidated statement of operations. Deferred amounts are recorded within the regulatory asset line in the consolidated statement of financial position. Expenses incurred in 2006 are as follows:
                         
  Employee Severance Costs (1)  Other Costs (1)  Total Cost 
  Three  Nine  Three  Nine  Three  Nine 
  Months  Months  Months  Months  Months  Months 
  Ended  Ended  Ended  Ended  Ended  Ended 
(in Millions) September  September  September  September  September  September 
Business Segment 30  30  30  30  30  30 
Costs incurred:                        
Electric Utility $18  $36  $10  $41  $28  $77 
Less amounts deferred or capitalized:                        
Electric Utility  36   36   41   41   77   77 
                   
Amount expensed or capitalized $(18) $  $(31) $  $(49) $ 
                   
(1)Includes corporate allocations.

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A liability for future CTA associated with the Performance Excellence Process has not been recognized because we have not met the recognition criteria pursuant to SFAS No. 146,Accounting for Costs Associated with Exit or Disposal Activities.
NOTE 4 — REGULATORY MATTERS
Electric Rate Restructuring Proposal
In February 2005, Detroit Edison filed a rate restructuring proposal with the MPSC to restructure its electric rates and begin phasing out subsidies within the current pricing structure. In December 2005, the MPSC issued an order that did not provide for the comprehensive realignment of the existing rate structure that Detroit Edison requested in its rate restructuring proposal. The MPSC order did take some initial steps to improve the current competitive imbalance in Michigan’s electric Customer Choice program. The December 2005 order established cost-based power supply rates for Detroit Edison’s full service customers. Electric Customer Choice participants will pay cost-based distribution rates, while Detroit Edison’s full service commercial and industrial customers will pay cost-based distribution rates that reflect the cost of the residential rate subsidy. Residential customers continue to pay a subsidized below-cost rate for distribution service. These revenue neutral revised rates were effective February 1, 2006. Detroit Edison was also ordered to file a general rate case by July 1, 2007, based on 2006 actual results.
2004 PSCR Reconciliation and 2004 Net Stranded Cost Case
In accordance with the MPSC’s directiondirective in Detroit Edison’s November 2004 rate order, in March 2005, Detroit Edison filed a joint application and testimony in its 2004 PSCR Reconciliation Case and its 2004 Net Stranded Cost Recovery Case. In September 2006, the MPSC issued an order recognizing $19 million of 2004 net stranded costs that required Detroit Edison to write off $112 million of 2004 net stranded costs. The combined proceeding will provideMPSC order resulted in a comprehensive true-up of$39 million reduction in the 2004 PSCR and production fixed cost stranded cost calculations, including treatmentover-collection by allowing Detroit Edison to retain the benefit of Detroit Edison’s third party wholesale sales revenues. Underrequired to support the prior authorized methodology from the last rate order, Detroit Edison incurred approximately $112 million in stranded costs for 2004. Detroit Edison also made approximately $218 million in third party wholesale sales.
In the filing, Detroit Edison proposed the following distribution of the $218 million of third party wholesale sale revenues: $91 million to offset associated PSCR fuel expense and $74 million to offset 2004 production operation and maintenance expense. The remaining $53 million would be allocated between bundled customers and electric Customer Choice customers. This allocation would result in a refund of approximately $8 millionprogram and to bundled customers and a net stranded cost amount to be collected from electric Customer Choice customers of approximately $99 million.
Included withoffset the application was the filing of a motion for a temporary interim order requesting the continuationrecognition of the existing electric Customer Choice transition charges until a final order is issued.$19 million of 2004 stranded costs. The MPSC denied this motionorder also resulted in August 2005. In April 2006, anadjustments to accrued interest on the 2004 and 2005 PSCR amounts of $15 million. The MPSC Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) issued a Proposal for Decision (PFD) indicating thatdirected Detroit Edison’s positionEdison to include the remaining 2004 PSCR over-collection amount and related interest in the combined cases2005 PSCR Reconciliation which is overstated.in an under-collected position. The potential outcomeorder resulted in the case is a reduction of netpre-tax income in the range of $15 million to $50approximately $58 million. A final order is expected in the latter half of 2006.
MPSC Show-Cause Order
In March 2006, the MPSC issued an order directing Detroit Edison to show cause by June 1, 2006 why its retail electric rates should not be reduced in 2007. The MPSC cited certain changes that have occurred since the November 2004 order in Detroit Edison’s last general rate case, or are expected to occur. These changes

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include: included: declines in electric Customer Choice program participation, expiration of the residential rate caps, and projected reductions in Detroit Edison operating costs. The show cause filing iswas to reflect sales, costs and financial conditions that arewere expected to occur by 2007. On June 1, 2006, Detroit Edison filed its response explaining why its electric rates should not be reduced in 2007. Detroit Edison indicated that it will have a revenue deficiency of approximately $45 million beginning in 2007 due to significant capital investments over the next several years for infrastructure improvements to enhance electric service reliability and for mandated environmental expenditures. The impacts of these investments will be partially offset by efficiency and cost-savings measures that have been initiated. Therefore, Detroit Edison requested that the show cause proceeding allow for rate increase adjustments based on the combined effects of investment expenditures and cost-savings programs. The MPSC denied this request and indicated that a full review of rates will be made in Detroit Edison’s next general rate case, which is due to be filed by July 1, 2007. A final

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The MPSC issued an order approving a settlement agreement in this proceeding on August 31, 2006. The order provided for an annualized rate reduction of $53 million for 2006, effective September 5, 2006. Beginning January 1, 2007, and continuing until the later of March 31, 2008 or 12 months from the filing date of Detroit Edison’s next main case, rates will be reduced by an additional $26 million, for a total reduction of $79 million. The revenue reduction is net of the recovery of the amortization of the costs associated with the implementation of the Performance Excellence Process. The settlement agreement provides for some level of realignment of the existing rate structure by allocating a larger percentage share of the rate reduction to the commercial and industrial customer classes than to the residential customer classes.
As part of the settlement agreement, a Choice Incentive Mechanism (CIM) was established with a base level of electric choice sales set at 3,400 GWh. The CIM prescribes regulatory treatment of changes in non-fuel revenue attributed to increases or decreases in electric Customer Choice sales. The CIM has a deadband of ±200 GWh. If electric Customer Choice sales exceed 3,600 GWh, Detroit Edison will be able to recover 90% of its reduction in non-fuel revenue from full service customers up to $71 million. If electric Customer Choice sales fall below 3,200 GWh, Detroit Edison will credit 100% of the increase in non-fuel revenue to the unrecovered regulatory asset recovery balances.
Regulatory Accounting Treatment for Performance Excellence Process
In May 2006, we filed an application with the MPSC to allow deferral of costs associated with the implementation of the Performance Excellence Process, a company-wide cost-savings and performance improvement program. Implementation costs include project management, consultant support and employee severance expenses. We sought MPSC authorization to defer and amortize Performance Excellence Process implementation costs for accounting purposes to match the expected savings from the Performance Excellence Process program with the related CTA. We anticipate that the Performance Excellence Process will be carried out over a two- to three-year period beginning in 2006. Our CTA is estimated to total between $160 million and $190 million. In September 2006, the MPSC issued an order approving a settlement agreement that allows Detroit Edison, commencing in 2006, to defer the incremental CTA. Further, the order provides for Detroit Edison to amortize the CTA deferrals over a ten-year period beginning with the year subsequent to the year the CTA was deferred. We recorded the deferred CTA costs of $74 million as a regulatory asset and will begin amortizing deferred 2006 costs in 2007 as the recovery of these costs was provided for by the MPSC in the order approving the settlement in the show cause proceeding is expected by the end of 2006.proceeding.
Power Supply Costs Recovery Proceedings
2005 Plan Year— In September 2004, Detroit Edison filed its 2005 PSCR plan case seeking approval of a levelized PSCR factor of 1.82 mills per kWh above the amount included in base rates. In December 2004, Detroit Edison filed revisions to its 2005 PSCR plan case in accordance with the November 2004 MPSC rate order. The revised filing seeks approval of a levelized PSCR factor of up to 0.48 mills per kWh above the new base rates established in the final electric rate order. Included in the factor are power supply costs, transmission expenses and nitrogen oxide (NOx) emission allowance costs. Detroit Edison self-implemented a factor of negative 2.00 mills per kWh on January 1, 2005. Effective June 1, 2005, Detroit Edison began billing the maximum allowable factor of 0.48 mills per kWh due to increased power supply costs. In September 2005, the MPSC approved Detroit Edison’s 2005 PSCR plan case. At December 31, 2005, Detroit Edison has recorded an under-recovery of approximately $144 million related to the 2005 plan year. In March 2006, Detroit Edison filed its 2005 PSCR reconciliation. The filing seeks approval for recovery of approximately $144 million from its commercial and industrial customers. The filing included a motion for entry of an order to implement immediately a reconciliation surcharge of 4.96 mills per kWh on the bills of its commercial and industrial customers. The under-collected PSCR expense allocated to residential customers could not be recovered due to the PA 141 rate cap for residential customers, which expired January 1, 2006. In addition to the 2005 PSCR Plan Year Reconciliation, the filing included a

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reconciliation for the Pension Equalization Mechanism (PEM) for the periods from November 24, 2004 through December 31, 2004 and from January 1, 2005 through December 31, 2005. The PEM reconciliation seeks to allocate and refund approximately $12 million to customers based upon their contributions to pension expense during the subject periods. The September 2006 order in the Company’s 2004 PSCR Reconciliation and Stranded Cost proceeding directed the Company to roll the entire 2004 PSCR over-collection amount to the Company’s 2005 PSCR Reconciliation, thereby reducing the Company’s 2005 PSCR Reconciliation under-collection amount for commercial and industrial customers to $64 million.
2006 Plan Year —In September 2005, Detroit Edison filed its 2006 PSCR plan case seeking approval of a levelized PSCR factor of 4.99 mills per kWh above the amount included in base rates for residential customers and 8.29 per kWh above the amount included in base rates for commercial and industrial customers. Included in the factor for all customers are fuel and power supply costs, including transmission expenses, MISOMidwest Independent Transmission System Operator (MISO) market participation costs, and nitrogen oxideNOx emission allowance costs. The Company’s PSCR Plan includes a matrix which provides for different maximum PSCR factors contingent on varying electric Customer Choice sales levels. The plan also includes $97 million for recovery of its projected 2005 PSCR under-collection associated with commercial and industrial customers. Additionally, the PSCR plan requests MPSC approval of expense associated with sulfur dioxide emission allowances, mercury emission allowances, and a fuel additive. In conjunction with DTE Energy’s sale of the transmission assets of ITC in February 2003, the FERC froze ITC’s transmission rates through December 2004. In approving the sale, FERC authorized ITC recovery of the difference between the revenue it would have collected and the actual revenue ITC did collect during the rate freeze period. At December 31, 2005, this amount is estimated to be $66 million which is to be included in ITC’s rates over a five-year period beginning June 1, 2006. It is expected that this amortization will increase Detroit Edison’s transmission expense in 2006 by $7 million. The MPSC authorized Detroit Edison in 2004 to recover transmission expenses through the PSCR mechanism.

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In December 2005, the MPSC issued a temporary order authorizing the Company to begin implementation of maximum quarterly PSCR factors on January 1, 2006. The quarterly factors reflect a downward adjustment in the Company’s total power supply costs of approximately 2% to reflect the potential variability in cost projections. The quarterly factors will allow the Company to more closely track the costs of providing electric service to our customers and, because the non-summer factors are well below those ordered for the summer months, effectively delay the higher power supply costs to the summer months at which time our customers will not be experiencing large expenditures for home heating. The MPSC did not adopt the Company’s request to recover its projected 2005 PSCR under-collection associated with commercial and industrial customers nor did it adopt the Company’s request to implement contingency factors based upon the Company’s increased costs associated with providing electric service to returning electric Customer Choice customers. The MPSC deferred both of those Company proposals to the final order on the Company’s entire 2006 PSCR Plan. In September 2006, the MPSC issued an order in this case that approved the inclusion of sulfur dioxide emission allowance expense in the PSCR, determined that fuel additive expense should not be included in the PSCR based upon its impact on maintenance expense, found the Company’s determination of third party sales revenues to be correct, and allowed the Company to increase its PSCR factor for the balance of the year in an effort to reverse the effects of the previously ordered temporary reduction. This factor increase will effectively reduce the projected 2006 PSCR under-collection by $36 million to $130 million. The MPSC declined to rule on the Company’s requests to include mercury emission allowance expense in the PSCR or its request to include prior PSCR over/(under) recoveries in future year PSCR plans. We have filed a petition for re-hearing.
2007 Plan Year —In September 2006, Detroit Edison filed its 2007 PSCR plan case seeking approval of a levelized PSCR factor of 6.98 mills per kWh above the amount included in base rates for all PSCR customers. The Company’s PSCR plan includes $130 million for the recovery of its projected 2006 PSCR under-collection, bringing the total requested PSCR factor to 9.73 mills/kWh. The Company’s application includes a request for an early hearing and temporary order granting such ratemaking authority. The

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Company’s 2007 PSCR Plan includes fuel and power supply costs, including NOx and sulfur dioxide emission allowance costs, transmission costs and MISO costs.
Electric Shut-Off and Restoration
In June 2006, the MPSC approved a settlement agreement with Detroit Edison regarding issues related to service restoration. The MPSC had determined that restoration of certain electric service shut-offs effected between October 28, 2005 and March 14, 2006 did not conform to MPSC rules. The settlement agreement directsdirected Detroit Edison to bring its service restoration process into compliance with MPSC rules and submit monthly reports identifying progress toward compliance. Detroit Edison also agreed to paypaid a fine of $105,000 and filefiled a plan with the MPSC by September 1, 2006 detailingthat details assistance customers can receive to avoid service shut-offs.
Regulatory Accounting Treatment for Performance Excellence Process
In May 2006, Detroit Edison filed an application with the MPSC to allow deferral of costs associated with the implementation of the Performance Excellence Process, a company-wide cost-savings and performance improvement program. Implementation costs include project management, consultant support and employee severance expenses. Detroit Edison seeks MPSC authorization to defer and amortize Performance Excellence Process implementation costs for accounting purposes to match the expected savings from the Performance Excellence Process program with the related costs to achieve. Detroit Edison anticipates that the Performance Excellence Process will be carried out over a two to three year period beginning in 2006. Detroit Edison’s implementation costs are estimated to total between $160 million and $190 million.
Revenue Sufficiency Guarantee
Since the April 2005 implementation of Midwest Independent Transmission System Operator Inc. (MISO) market operations, MISO’s business practice manuals and other instructions to market participants have stated that Revenue Sufficiency Guarantee (RSG) charges will not be imposed on day-ahead virtual offers to supply power not supported by actual generation.power. RSG charges are collected by MISO from Load Serving Entitiesmarket participants in order to compensate generators that are standing by to supply electricity when called upon by MISO. In an April 2006 order, FERC interpreted MISO’s tariff to require that virtual supply offers should also be subject to RSG charges. Thus, FERC found MISO’sordered MISO to recalculate RSG calculation methodology to be in violation of its tariffcharges, and ordered charges to those entities submittingassess the same on all virtual supply offers, and ordered refunds to qualifying Load Serving Entities in an amount equal to those charges. The recalculation of RSG charges and refunds is to be retroactive to April 1, 2005. MISO may also retroactively impose RSG charges on market participants who submitted virtual supply offers during the recalculation period. Detroit Edison is among the MISO Load Serving Entities that paid RSG charges. Detroit Edison could receive a refund as a result of the order. Numerous requests for rehearing have beenwere filed and the matter remains pending before FERC. The Company is unablein October 2006 FERC issued its order on rehearing as to predict the outcome ofrefunds associated with virtual transactions. In this proceeding.order, FERC reversed its earlier position and now finds retroactive refunds to be inappropriate.

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Other
We are unable to predict the outcome of the regulatory matters discussed herein. Resolution of these matters is dependent upon future MPSC orders and appeals, which may materially impact the financial position, results of operations and cash flows of the Company.
NOTE 45LONG-TERMLONG -TERM DEBT
Debt Issuances
In 2006, we issued the following long-term debt:
                        
 (in Millions) (in Millions)
 Month         Month  
Company Issued Type Interest Rate Maturity Amount Issued Type Interest Rate Maturity Amount
  
Detroit Edison May Senior Notes (1)  6.625% June 2036 $250  May Senior Notes (1) 6.625% June 2036 $250
 
(1) The proceeds from the issuance were used to repay short-term borrowings of Detroit Edison and for general corporate purposes
NOTE 56 — COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
Environmental
Air- Detroit Edison is subject to EPA ozone transport and acid rain regulations that limit power plant emissions of sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides. In March 2005, EPA issued additional emission reduction regulations relating to ozone, fine particulate, regional haze and mercury air pollution. The new rules will

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lead to additional controls on fossil-fueled power plants to reduce nitrogen oxide, sulfur dioxide and mercury emissions. To comply with these requirements, Detroit Edison has spent approximately $644 million through 2005. We estimate Detroit EdisonEdison’s future capital expenditures at up to $218 million in 2006 and up to $2.2 billion of additional capital expenditures through 2018 to satisfy both the existing and proposed new control requirements. Under the June 2000 Michigan restructuring legislation, beginning January 1, 2004, annual return of and on this capital expenditure could be deferred in ratemaking, until December 31, 2005, the expiration of the rate cap period.
Water- Detroit Edison is required to examine alternatives for reducing the environmental impacts of the cooling water intake structures at several of its facilities. Based on the results of the studies to be conducted over the next several years, Detroit Edison may be required to install additional control technologies to reduce the impacts of the intakes. It is estimated that we will incur up to $50 million over the next four to six years in additional capital expenditures for Detroit Edison.
Contaminated Sites- Detroit Edison conducted remedial investigations at contaminated sites, including two former manufactured gas plant (MGP) sites, the area surrounding an ash landfill and several underground and aboveground storage tank locations. The findings of these investigations indicated that the estimated cost to remediate these sites is approximately $13 million which was accrued in 2005 and is expected to be incurred over the next several years.
Personal Property Taxes
Detroit Edison and other Michigan utilities have asserted that Michigan’s valuation tables result in the substantial overvaluation of utility personal property. Valuation tables established by the Michigan State

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Tax Commission (STC) are used to determine the taxable value of personal property based on the property’s age. In November 1999, the STC approved new valuation tables that more accurately recognize the value of a utility’s personal property. The new tables became effective in 2000 and are currently used to calculate property tax expense. However, several local taxing jurisdictions have takentook legal action attempting to prevent the STC from implementing the new valuation tables and have continued to prepare assessments based on the superseded tables. The legal actions regarding the appropriateness of the new tables were before the Michigan Tax Tribunal (MTT) which, in April 2002, issued a decision essentially affirming the validity of the STC’s new tables. In June 2002, petitioners in the case filed an appeal of the MTT’s decision with the Michigan Court of Appeals. In January 2004, the Michigan Court of Appeals upheld the validity of the new tables. With no further appeal by the petitioners available, the MTT began to schedule utility personal property valuation cases for Prehearing General Calls. After a period of abeyance, the MTT issued a scheduling order in a significant number of Detroit Edison appeals that set litigation calendars for these cases extending into mid-2006. After an extended period of settlement discussions, a Memorandum of Understanding has beenwas reached with six principals in the litigation and the Michigan Department of Treasury that is expected to lead to settlement of all outstanding property tax disputes on a global basis.
On December 8, 2005, executed Stipulations for Consent Judgment, Consent Judgments, and Schedules to Consent Judgment were filed with the MTT on behalf of Detroit Edison and a significant number of the largest jurisdictions, in terms of tax dollars, involved in the litigation. The filing of these documents fulfilled the requirements of the global settlement agreement and resolves a number of claims by the litigants against each other including both property and non-property issues. The global settlement agreement resulted in a pre-tax economic benefit to Detroit Edison in 2005 that included the release of a litigation reserve.
Income Taxes
The Internal Revenue Service is currently conducting audits of our federal income tax returns for the years 2002 and 2003. We have accrued tax and interest related to tax uncertainties that arise due to actual or potential disagreements with governmental agencies about the tax treatment of specific items. At JuneSeptember 30, 2006, we have accrued approximately $5$6 million for such uncertainties. We believe that our accrued tax liabilities are adequate for all years.

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Other Commitments
Detroit Edison has an Energy Purchase Agreement to purchase steam and electricity from the Greater Detroit Resource Recovery Authority (GDRRA). Under the Agreement,agreement, Detroit Edison will purchase steam through 2008 and electricity through June 2024. In 1996, a special charge to income was recorded that included a reserve for steam purchase commitments in excess of replacement costs from 1997 through 2008. The reserve for steam purchase commitments is being amortized to fuel, purchased power and gas expense with non-cash accretion expense being recorded through 2008. We purchased $42 million of steam and electricity in 2005 and 2004 and $39 million in 2003. We estimate steam and electric purchase commitments through 2024 will not exceed $427 million. In January 2003, we sold the steam heating business of Detroit Edison to Thermal Ventures II, LP. Due to terms of the sale, Detroit Edison remains contractually obligated to buy steam from GDRRA until 2008 and recorded an additional liability of $20 million for future commitments. Also, we have guaranteed bank loans that Thermal Ventures II, LP may use for capital improvements to the steam heating system.
As of December 31, 2005, we were party to numerous long-term purchase commitments relating to a variety of goods and services required for our business. These agreements primarily consist of fuel supply commitments.commitments and energy trading contracts. We estimate that these commitments will be approximately $1.3 billion through 2020. We also estimate that 2006 base level capital expenditures will be $800 million. We have made certain commitments in connection with expected capital expenditures.

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Bankruptcies
We purchase and sell electricity from and to numerous companies operating in the steel, automotive, energy, retail and other industries. Certain of our customers have filed for bankruptcy protection under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code. We regularly review contingent matters relating to these customers and our purchase and sale contracts and we record provisions for amounts considered at risk of probable loss. We believe our previously accrued amounts are adequate for probable losses. The final resolution of these matters is not expected to have a material effect on our financial statements.
Other
Detroit Edison is involved in a contract dispute with BNSF Railway Company that has been referred to arbitration. Under this contract, BNSF transports western coals east for Detroit Edison. We have filed a breach of contract claim against BNSF for the failure to provide certain services that we believe are required by the contract. The arbitration hearing is scheduled for mid-2007. While we believe we will prevail on the merits in this matter, a negative decision with respect to the significant issues being heard in the arbitration could have an adverse effect on our business.
Also, we are involved in certain legal, regulatory, administrative and environmental proceedings before various courts, arbitration panels and governmental agencies concerning claims arising in the ordinary course of business. These proceedings include certain contract disputes, environmental reviews and investigations, audits, inquiries from various regulators, and pending judicial matters. We cannot predict the final disposition of such proceedings. We regularly review legal matters and record provisions for claims that are considered probable of loss. The resolution of pending proceedings is not expected to have a material effect on our operations or financial statements in the period they are resolved.
See Note 34 for a discussion of contingencies related to regulatory matters.

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Other Information
Legal Proceedings
We are involved in certain legal, regulatory, administrative and environmental proceedings before various courts, arbitration panels and governmental agencies concerning matters arising in the ordinary course of business. These proceedings include certain contract disputes, environmental reviews and investigations, audits, inquiries from various regulators, and pending judicial matters. We cannot predict the final disposition of such proceedings. We regularly review legal matters and record provisions for claims that are considered probable of loss. The resolution of pending proceedings is not expected to have a material effect on our operations or financial statements in the period they are resolved. For additional discussion on legal matters, see the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
See Note 34 for a discussion of contingencies related to Regulatory Matters and Note 56 for a discussion of specific non-regulatory matters.
Exhibits
   
Exhibit  
Number Description
 
Filed:
4-249Twentieth Supplemental Indenture, dated as of May 15, 2006 to the Collateral Trust Indenture, dated as of June 30, 1993 between The Detroit Edison Company and J.P. Morgan Trust Company, National Association, as successor trustee, providing for 2006 Series A Senior Notes due 2036.
   
4-250Supplemental Indenture, dated as of May 15, 2006 to Mortgage and Deed of Trust dated as of October 1, 1924 between The Detroit Edison Company and J.P. Morgan Trust Company, National Association, as successor trustee, providing for General and Refunding Mortgage Bonds, 2006 Series A.
12-2512-26 Computation of Ratios of Earnings to Fixed Charges
31-2531-27 Chief Executive Officer Section 302 Form 10-Q Certification
31-2631-28 Chief Financial Officer Section 302 Form 10-Q Certification
   
Incorporated by reference:
1-1Underwriting Agreement dated May 17, 2006 among The Detroit Edison Company, Barclays Capital Inc., Citigroup Global Markets Inc. and J.P. Morgan Securities Inc. (Exhibit 1.1 to Form 8-K dated May 17, 2006).
Furnished:
   
32-2532-27 Chief Executive Officer Section 906 Form 10-Q Certification
32-2632-28 Chief Financial Officer Section 906 Form 10-Q Certification

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Signature
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
     
 
THE DETROIT EDISON COMPANY
 
 
Date: August 8,November 14, 2006 /s/ PETER B. OLEKSIAK   
 Peter B. Oleksiak  
 Controller  

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Exhibit Index
EXHIBIT INDEX
   
Exhibit  
Number Description
 
4-249Twentieth Supplemental Indenture, dated as of May 15, 2006 to the Collateral Trust Indenture, dated as of June 30, 1993 between The Detroit Edison Company and J.P. Morgan Trust Company, National Association, as successor trustee, providing for 2006 Series A Senior Notes due 2036.Filed:
   
4-250Supplemental Indenture, dated as of May 15, 2006 to Mortgage and Deed of Trust dated as of October 1, 1924 between The Detroit Edison Company and J.P. Morgan Trust Company, National Association, as successor trustee, providing for General and Refunding Mortgage Bonds, 2006 Series A.
12-2512-26 Computation of Ratios of Earnings to Fixed Charges
31-2531-27 Chief Executive Officer Section 302 Form 10-Q Certification
31-2631-28 Chief Financial Officer Section 302 Form 10-Q Certification
   
32-25Furnished:
32-27 Chief Executive Officer Section 906 Form 10-Q Certification
32-2632-28 Chief Financial Officer Section 906 Form 10-Q Certification