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...
by Kate Mitchell | Jun 23, 2026 | Our People, Uncategorized, Your Neighborhood, Your Power
One of the beauties of summer is more time together. As the season winds down and students savor the last weekends before back to school, you can make the most of the high temperatures without putting a damper on the fun. Hot weather doesn’t have to make you – or...
by Hayley Orzech | May 5, 2026 | Empowering Detroit, Energy Efficiency, Our People, People, Places, Planet, Progress, Your Neighborhood, Your Power
26 years ago, Xperience Communications set out to connect the biggest companies in the world with their audience. Today, their clients rely on them to create a “brand experience” and inspire action, but it was one of their own clients that turned the tables and...
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...
