Jointly-Owned Utility Plant (Ownership Information) (Details) - DTE Electric $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2024 USD ($) MW
Belle River
Jointly-Owned Utility Plant Interests [Line Items]
Total plant capacity (MW) \| MW	1,270
Ownership interest	81.00%
Investment in Property, plant, and equipment (in millions)	$ 2,053
Accumulated depreciation (in millions)	$ 1,140
Ludington Hydroelectric Pumped Storage
Jointly-Owned Utility Plant Interests [Line Items]
Total plant capacity (MW) \| MW	2,290
Ownership interest	49.00%
Investment in Property, plant, and equipment (in millions)	$ 656
Accumulated depreciation (in millions)	$ 160

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The total period end amount of plant in service and construction in progress net of accumulated depreciation for the utility's share of jointly owned electricity generation plant.

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The proportionate share of interest (percent) in a jointly owned utility plant.

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