Exhibit 16.1
Deloitte & Touche LLP | ||
Suite 900 | ||
600 Renaissance Center | ||
October 1, 2008 | Detroit, MI 48243-1895 | |
USA | ||
Tel : +1 313 396 3000 | ||
Fax : +1 313 396 3618 | ||
www.deloitte.com |
Securities and Exchange Commission
100 F Street, N.E.
Washington, D.C. 20549-7561
100 F Street, N.E.
Washington, D.C. 20549-7561
Dear Sirs/Madams:
We have read Item 4.01 of the Form 8-K dated September 25, 2008 of DTE Energy Company and The Detroit Edison Company, and have the following comments:
1. | We agree with the statements made in the first through fifth paragraphs. |
2. | We have no basis on which to agree or disagree with the statements made in the sixth paragraph. |
Yours truly,
\s\ Deloitte & Touche LLP