Consolidated Statements of Financial Position (Unaudited) (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Sep. 30, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Allowance for doubtful accounts	$ 46	$ 49
Shareholder’s Equity
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares)	400,000,000	400,000,000
Common stock, shares issued (in shares)	179,434,907	179,470,213
Common stock, shares outstanding (in shares)	179,434,907	179,470,213
DTE Electric
Allowance for doubtful accounts	$ 27	$ 28
Shareholder’s Equity
Par value (in dollars per share)	$ 10	$ 10
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares)	400,000,000	400,000,000
Common stock, shares issued (in shares)	138,632,324	138,632,324
Common stock, shares outstanding (in shares)	138,632,324	138,632,324