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Capital and Operating Leases (Details Textuals) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Dec. 31, 2012
Leases [Abstract]      
Rent expense $ 38us-gaap_LeaseAndRentalExpense $ 34us-gaap_LeaseAndRentalExpense $ 36us-gaap_LeaseAndRentalExpense
Pipeline System Lease [Member]      
Schedule of Lessor Capital Leases [Line Items]      
Lessor capital lease renewal terms 5 years    
Percent ownership in pipeline 40.00%dte_PercentOwnershipinPipeline
/ us-gaap_LeaseArrangementTypeAxis
= dte_PipelineSystemLeaseMember
   
Minimum [Member] | Energy Services Agreement [Member]      
Schedule of Lessor Capital Leases [Line Items]      
Lessor capital lease renewal terms 3 years    
Maximum | Energy Services Agreement [Member]      
Schedule of Lessor Capital Leases [Line Items]      
Lessor capital lease renewal terms 5 years