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 Collins | May 13, 2026 | Detroit - District 6, Environment
Investing in the communities where we live and serve is the heart of the work we do at the DTE Foundation. That belief came to life in the Brightmoor community, where, with our partnership, Detroit Hives completed the Brightmoor Botanical Garden, transforming a...
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 Kayla Collins | May 6, 2026 | Detroit - District 6, East Side Neighborhoods, Environment, Uncategorized, Wayne County, Your Neighborhood
How the DTE Foundation and Creating Habitat for Pollinators Are Strengthening Communities Across Detroit neighborhoods, once-underutilized spaces are being transformed into vibrant wildflower habitats supporting pollinators, restoring local ecosystems and...
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...
