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"The retirement of coal facilities scheduled for next year is just the beginning of the transformation in Michigan's generation fleet," a spokesperson for DTE Energy told FierceEnergy. "Over the next 10 to 15 years, most of Michigan's current generation facilities will be replaced. Having an energy agency in place is recognition by Gov. Snyder that this is a huge transition. It needs to be planned out thoughtfully and in a way that places Michigan at the forefront of this change. We need to ensure that electricity, which is the heart of our economy, continues to be a reliable and affordable resource

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