by Jessica Watson | Jun 30, 2026 | Environment, Our People, Planet, Your Neighborhood
Most mornings, Dan Okon, principal engineer, on DTE’s Environmental team, starts his workday like many of us do: checking the weather, reviewing the plan for the day and getting ready to join his team. But on sampling days, that meeting place looks a little...
by Jessica Watson | Jun 17, 2026 | Environment, Planet, Your Neighborhood
Pollinators may be small, but their impact is mighty and so is the difference we can make. During Pollinator Week, June 22–28, DTE is doing more than just recognizing the vital role pollinators play in our environment – we’re spotlighting how you can roll up your...
by Jessica Watson | Jun 1, 2026 | Environment, Planet, Your Neighborhood
What happens to a wind turbine blade when it reaches the end of its useful life? At DTE’s Warren Service Center (WSC), the answer is creativity, craftsmanship and collaboration. The idea grew from a broader effort to explore how retired blade materials could be...
by Jessica Watson | May 19, 2026 | Environment, Wayne County, Your Neighborhood
When safety concerns arise, quick coordination and decisive action can make all the difference, especially in highly sensitive environments like an airport. Last week, Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) contacted DTE after noticing an osprey beginning to build a nest...
by Kayla Chriss | May 7, 2026 | Energy Efficiency, Environment, Your Power
As Michigan heads into the hottest months of the year, many households see their energy use shift dramatically. Cooling your home can account for nearly half of your summer energy consumption, and factors like heat waves, rapid temperature swings, increased AC use,...
by Jessica Watson | May 4, 2026 | Environment, Monroe, Monroe County, Planet, Your Neighborhood
On Arbor Day, DTE employees, community partners and local leaders gathered at DTE’s Newport Service Center to mark the occasion and rededicate one of Michigan’s oldest trees, a burr oak that stood on the property long before the service center was built. The burr oak...
