by Hayley Orzech | Apr 16, 2026 | Economic Progress, Energy Future, Oakland County, Our People, People, Places, Planet, Wayne County, Your Neighborhood, Your Power
Imagine you’re visiting your favorite local coffee shop or waiting on an oil change when you notice a sign in the window of the shop. It reads: Proud Participant in DTE’s MIGreenPower Intrigued, you point it out and the business owner says, “We’re helping create...
by Kayla Collins | Jul 31, 2025 | Economic Progress
Small businesses are the heart of Michigan’s communities, and in rural northwest Michigan, they’re often the lifeline of local economies. That’s why the DTE Foundation is proud to invest $50,000 in Venture North Funding and Development, a nonprofit dedicated to...
by Lisa Bolla | Jan 15, 2025 | Economic Progress, Progress
In late October of 1973, Michigan entrepreneurs Charlie Kodis and Gene Roberts launched Kendall Electric, an electrical products distributor operating out of a single location in Battle Creek, Michigan. Their vision was to become a knowledgeable resource that delivers...
by Lisa Bolla | Jan 15, 2025 | Economic Progress, Progress, Wayne County
For Detroit Voltage, a Detroit-based energy projects and electric infrastructure company, becoming a DTE supplier has been a game changer. Since last spring, Detroit Voltage, a Detroit-based electrical contractor, has installed hundreds of EV charging stations on...
by Lisa Bolla | Jan 15, 2025 | Economic Progress, Progress, Washtenaw County
When it comes to serving communities, DTE and InfraSource take a holistic view. Ann Arbor-based InfraSource helps DTE replace and install natural gas pipelines. They support DTE’s natural gas main replacement program, replacing miles of cast iron and steel lines with...
by Lisa Bolla | Jan 15, 2025 | Economic Progress, Progress
Shortly after World War II, John Kent launched a small electrical contracting business in Casnovia, Michigan. He called the business Kent Electric and specialized in wiring barns, schools, and municipal buildings. He succeeded by focusing on safety and customer...
