Item 8.01. Other Events.

The Board of Directors of The Detroit Edison Company adopted an amendment to its Articles of Incorporation changing its name to DTE Electric Company (DTE Electric or the Company) effective January 1, 2013. The Company filed a Certificate of Amendment to the Articles of Incorporation with the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs implementing a change in the Company's name. A copy of the amended Articles of Incorporation is filed as Exhibit 3.1 hereto. DTE Electric is a wholly-owned subsidiary of DTE Energy Company (DTE Energy).

The Board of Directors of Michigan Consolidated Gas Company adopted an amendment to its Articles of Incorporation changing its name to DTE Gas Company (DTE Gas) effective January 1, 2013. DTE Gas filed a Certificate of Amendment to the Articles of Incorporation with the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs implementing its name change. DTE Gas is a wholly-owned subsidiary of DTE Energy.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits Articles of Incorporation of DTE Electric Company, as amended effective
3.1 January 1, 2013.

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