Item 8.01. Other Events.
On May 13, 2009, DTE Energy Company ("DTE Energy") sold $300,000,000 aggregate principal amount of its 2009 Series A 7.625% Senior Notes due 2014 (the "Notes"). The Notes were sold pursuant to Registration Statement No. 333-136815 and the related prospectus dated August 22, 2006, and pursuant to a prospectus supplement dated May 6, 2009. The Notes will mature on May 15, 2014. Interest will be payable on May 15 and November 15 of each year, beginning November 15, 2009. DTE Energy expects to use the proceeds of the Notes to repay short-term borrowings. Further information regarding the sale of the Notes is contained in the underwriting agreement and supplemental indenture, which are attached hereto as exhibits.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits
1.1 Underwriting Agreement, dated as of May 6, 2009, between DTE Energy and the several underwriters named therein.

4.1 Supplemental Indenture dated as of May 1, 2009 to the Amended and Restated Indenture dated as of April 9, 2001 between DTE Energy and The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A. as successor trustee, providing for 2009 Series A 7.625% Senior Notes due 2014.

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