How Utility Companies Are Impacting the Future of Renewable Energy

What role do utility companies have to play in the renewable energy industry?

In this episode of Climate Chronicles, we invited Chuck Conlen, VP of Renewable Energy at DTE Energy, to share his perspectives on the industry and details about the important work that his team has been doing to ensure the future of reliable renewable assets.

DTE Energy made its first strides in the renewables industry around 15 years ago. Today, they have a portfolio of around 2,500 to 3,000 megawatts, predominantly in wind power but also solar energy as well.

Chuck explores the challenges in the industry, the technologies that will shape the future, and how legislation is helping to make renewable energy investment more lucrative.

Key Moments:

• How DTE invests in renewables
• A day in the life of a VP of Renewable Energy
• Development challenges in wind power
• Why there’s uncertainty in the solar energy industry right now
• The reality of reshoring plans
• Challenges and opportunities of getting into wind power
• Why repowering is a big focus for DTE Energy
• Why storage is key to the future of renewables
• What DTE Energy is doing to help the labor shortage

Key Links:

• Connect with Chuck on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuck-conlen-b5622b11/
• DTE Energy: https://www.dteenergy.com/