v3.26.1
Retirement Benefits and Trusteed Assets (Details Textuals) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2026
Jun. 30, 2025
Jun. 30, 2026
Jun. 30, 2025
Dec. 31, 2025
Pension plans          
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]          
Pension cost (credit) $ 17 $ 16 $ 35 $ 31  
Contributions by employer     0    
Other Postretirement Benefits          
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]          
Pension cost (credit) (11) (10) (22) (20)  
Contributions by employer     0    
DTE Electric | Pension plans          
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]          
Pension cost (credit) 15 13 30 27  
Pension funds transferred to (from) plan (up to)     25   $ 25
DTE Electric | Other Postretirement Benefits          
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]          
Pension cost (credit) $ (6) $ (5) (13) $ (10)  
DTE Gas | Pension plans          
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]          
Pension funds transferred to (from) plan (up to)     $ (25)   $ (25)