Convenience stores chain 7-Eleven has enrolled in DTE Energy’s voluntary renewable energy program, MIGreenPower, which will enable the firm to achieve 100% renewable energy across its 160 locations in southeast Michigan for 20 years from 2025.
“As Michigan’s largest producer of and investor in renewable energy, we are proud to work with 7-Eleven on our shared goal of reducing carbon dioxide emissions through clean, renewable energy,” said Brian Calka, vice president, Renewable Sales and Project Development for DTE Energy. “Through its enrollment in our MIGreenPower program, 7-Eleven is helping to bring new Michigan-based wind and solar resources online that will support Michigan’s clean energy transition, create jobs and strengthen Michigan’s economy.”
The MIGreenPower program enables DTE Electric’s customers to attribute a higher percentage of their electricity use to Michigan-made wind and solar, beyond the 15% that DTE Energy already provides.
7-Eleven has already achieved its aim of 20% reduction in CO2 emissions from stores by fiscal year 2027 and has now expanded to goal to achieve a 50% reduction by fiscal year 2030.
7-Eleven will also install EV charging stations and expand the number of stores using 100% renewable energy to reduce its environmental impact.
By 2025, DTE plans to generate enough clean energy from wind and solar to power 1.3 million homes, the utility says. DTE provides electricity to about 2.2 million customers in Michigan and Canada.
The Ford Motor Co., Henry Ford Health System, General Motors, University of Michigan, Detroit Zoo and Dialog Direct are among the other companies to invest in renewable energy through DTE’s MiGreenPower program.
