by Jessica Watson | Aug 27, 2026 | Our People, Volunteerism, Your Neighborhood
Across DTE, August was filled with familiar signs of care: employee teams packing food boxes, school supplies being sorted for students, coworkers stepping away from their desks to find meaningful ways to support the communities we serve. This year’s opportunities...
by Hayley Orzech | Aug 25, 2026 | Community Transformation, Human Needs, Our People, People, Planet, Progress, Volunteerism, Your Neighborhood
Imagine racing to help someone in need while your own home caught fire behind you. For the Garfield Township Fire Department, that terrifying scenario became a reality. When answering a call to extinguish a fire in the community, the volunteer on duty soon realized...
by Amanda Passage | Aug 13, 2026 | Our People, Volunteerism, Your Neighborhood
For Kyle Tremberth, substation operator out of DTE’s Waterford Service Center, volunteering with animals became a way to heal after losing his own beloved dog. Searching for a way to help dogs in need, he found Friends of Detroit Animal Care and Control and has...
by Hayley Orzech | Jul 28, 2026 | Energy Efficiency, Energy Future, Environment, Our People, People, Planet, Progress, Your Neighborhood
In the last century, many energy sources have been embraced to generate power – from steam and coal to natural gas and nuclear fission. Now we’re seeing a solar power spike in popularity across the world — and since its source is endless, we’ll never run...
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 Kate Mitchell | Jun 23, 2026 | Our People, Your Neighborhood, Your Power
When temperatures climb, it can be easy to remember to take it easy – and if you forget, your body tends to remind you. It’s much harder to go for a run, do yard work or even cook dinner when it’s hot outside. If you must work in the heat, taking frequent breaks and...
