Long-Term Debt

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2012

Long-term Debt, Unclassified [Abstract]

Long-term Debt [Text Block]

LONG-TERM DEBT

Debt Issuances

In 2012, the Company issued the following long-term debt (in millions):

Company	Month	Type	Interest Rate		Maturity	Amount
Detroit Edison	June	Mortgage Bonds (a)	2.65	%	2022	$	250
Detroit Edison	June	Mortgage Bonds (a)	3.95	%	2042	250
						$	500

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(a) Proceeds to be used for the early redemption of Detroit Edison long-term debt; for the repayment of short-term borrowings; and for general corporate purposes.

Debt Retirements and Redemptions

In 2012, the following debt was retired, through payment at maturity (in millions):

Company	Month	Type	Interest Rate		Maturity	Amount
MichCon	May	Secured Medium Term Notes	7.06	%	2012	$	40

In July 2012, Detroit Edison redeemed $225 million of 5.2% senior notes due October 2012.