by Marquia Mann | Jul 1, 2021 | Our People, Volunteerism
“Someone once said that at the end of life, what really matters is not what we bought, but what we shared.” Those were the words that Anthony Watson, engineering field technician at DTE, spoke to memorialize the late Eric Dubke who passed away due to COVID-19 in March...
by Marquia Mann | May 25, 2021 | Our People, Volunteerism, Your Neighborhood
“I guess you could call it a ‘volunteer high.’” That’s how Phyllis Sollars, operations analyst for the DTE Emergency Preparedness team, describes the feeling she gets when she’s volunteering with St. Christine Christian Services in the Brightmoor neighborhood of...
by Marquia Mann | May 6, 2021 | Our People, Your Neighborhood, Your Power
Storms are a certainty throughout the summer in Michigan, and they can often cause significant damage to trees and the energy grid, resulting in power outages and safety hazards. At DTE, we understand the frustration outages cause. To serve you better, we have...
by Marquia Mann | Apr 10, 2021 | Our People, People, Your Neighborhood, Your Power
Who’s your favorite superhero? Batman? Spider-Man? Wonder Woman? What about the local lineworkers that get your power back on when you need it? Lineworkers, sometimes referred to as unsung heroes, are the first responders when a power outage occurs. It doesn’t matter...
by Marquia Mann | Feb 16, 2021 | Detroit - District 6, Progress, Reliability Work Updates, Wayne County, Your Power
Did you know trees that interfere with power lines are the No. 1 cause of power outages? In total, trees are responsible for nearly 70% of the time our customers spend without power. That’s why we trimmed more than 5,500 miles of trees in 2020, resulting in...
