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Long-Term Debt
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2020
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]  
Long-Term Debt LONG-TERM DEBT
Debt Issuances
In 2020, the following debt was issued:
CompanyMonthTypeInterest RateMaturity DateAmount
(In millions)
DTE ElectricFebruary
Mortgage Bonds(a)
2.25%2030$600 
DTE ElectricFebruary
Mortgage Bonds(a)
2.95%2050500 
DTE ElectricApril
Mortgage Bonds(b)
2.63%2031600 
DTE EnergyAugust
Senior Notes(c)
1.05%2025800 
DTE GasAugust
Mortgage Bonds(d)
2.35%2030125 
DTE GasAugust
Mortgage Bonds(d)
3.20%2050125 
$2,750 
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(a)Proceeds used for the repayment of $300 million of DTE Electric's 2010 Series A 4.89% Senior Notes due 2020, repayment of short-term borrowings, capital expenditures, and for other general corporate purposes.
(b)Proceeds used for the repayment of $300 million of DTE Electric's 2010 Series B 3.45% Senior Notes due 2020, repayment of $32 million of DTE Electric's 2008 Series KT Variable Rate Senior Notes due 2020, repayment of short-term borrowings, capital expenditures, and for other general corporate purposes.
(c)Proceeds used for the repayment of short-term borrowings and for general corporate purposes.
(d)Proceeds used for the repayment of $50 million of DTE Gas's 2008 Series I 6.36% Senior Notes due 2020 and for general corporate purposes, including capital expenditures.
In March 2020, DTE Energy entered into a $200 million unsecured term loan with a maturity date of March 2022 and terms consistent with DTE Energy’s unsecured revolving credit agreements. The purpose of the loan was to enhance liquidity and reduce reliance on the commercial paper market. The loan was subject to terminate if no amounts were drawn by August 27, 2020. No amounts were drawn, therefore the loan terminated per the agreement.
In October 2020, DTE Energy issued $230 million of 4.375% Junior Subordinated Debentures due October 15, 2080. Proceeds have been used for the redemption of DTE Energy's $200 million 2012 Series C 5.25% Junior Subordinated Debentures due December 1, 2062. Remaining proceeds will be used for general corporate purposes.
In October 2020, DTE Energy also issued $750 million of 0.55% Senior Notes due November 1, 2022. Proceeds have been used for the repayment of DTE Energy's $500 million unsecured term loan expiring March 2021 and DTE Energy's $167 million unsecured term loan expiring June 2021. Remaining proceeds will be used for general corporate purposes. Refer to Note 11 to the Consolidated Financial Statements, "Short-term Credit Arrangements and Borrowings", for additional information regarding the term loans.
Debt Redemptions
In 2020, the following debt was redeemed:
CompanyMonthTypeInterest RateMaturity DateAmount
(In millions)
DTE ElectricMarchSenior Notes4.89%2020$300 
DTE ElectricJulySenior Notes5.63%202032 
DTE ElectricJulySenior Notes3.45%2020300 
DTE GasSeptemberSenior Notes6.36%202050 
$682 
As noted above, on October 22, 2020, DTE Energy also optionally redeemed its $200 million 2012 Series C 5.25% Junior Subordinated Debentures originally due December 1, 2062.