UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Commission File Number		Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter, State of Incorporation, Address of Principal Executive Offices and Telephone Number		IRS Employer Identification No.
1-11607		DTE Energy Company (a Michigan corporation) 2000 2nd Avenue Detroit, Michigan 48226-1279 313-235-4000		38-3217752

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Item 5.02.

Departure of Directors or Principal Officers, Election of Directors, Appointment of Principal Officers.

On September 25, 2006, DTE Energy Company (the “Company”) received notice from Joe W. Laymon that he was resigning from the Company’s Board of Directors, effective that same day. Mr. Laymon was a member of the Company’s Organization and Compensation Committee and Public Responsibility Committee. Mr. Laymon stated he was resigning due to changes in management responsibilities at Ford Motor Company where he is currently the Group Vice President, Corporate Human Resources and Labor Affairs.

SIGNATURES

          Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

Date: September 27, 2006