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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
DATE OF REPORT (DATE OF EARLIEST EVENT REPORTED): NOVEMBER 2, 2000
COMMISSION EXACT NAME OF REGISTRANT AS I.R.S. EMPLOYER
FILE NUMBER SPECIFIED IN ITS CHARTER IDENTIFICATION NO.
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1-11607 DTE ENERGY COMPANY
(A MICHIGAN CORPORATION) 38-3217752
2000 2ND AVENUE
DETROIT, MICHIGAN 48226-1279
313-235-4000
1-2198 THE DETROIT EDISON COMPANY
(A MICHIGAN CORPORATION) 38-0478650
2000 2ND AVENUE
DETROIT, MICHIGAN 48226-1279
313-235-8000
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ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS.
On November 2, 2000 the Michigan Public Service Commission issued a financing
order in response to an application filed by The Detroit Edison Company. The
finance order creates securitization property and approves the issuance of
securitization bonds pursuant to Michigan Public Act 142 of 2000.
The Detroit Edison Company is a wholly owned subsidiary of DTE Energy Company.
Detroit Edison's press release, dated November 3, 2000, is attached as Exhibit
99-34.
The Michigan Public Service Commission Order in Case No. U-12478 is attached as
Exhibit 99-35.
ITEM. 7. EXHIBITS.
99-34. Detroit Edison press release dated November 3, 2000.
99-35. Michigan Public Service Commission Order in Case No. U-12478.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
Registrants have duly caused this report to be signed on their behalf by the
undersigned, hereunto duly authorized.
DTE ENERGY COMPANY
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(Registrant)
By:
/s/ David E. Meador
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Senior Vice President - Finance and
Treasurer
THE DETROIT EDISON COMPANY
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(Registrant)
By: /s/ N. A. Khouri
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N. A. Khouri
Assistant Treasurer
Date: November 7, 2000
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Exhibit Index
Exhibit No. Description
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99-34 Detroit Edison press release dated November 3, 2000.
99-35 Michigan Public Service Commission Order in Case No. U-12478.