by Robin Runyan | Apr 3, 2024 | Education & Employment, Our People, People, Uncategorized
This year, we cheered on young people throughout Michigan as they built robots as teams and competed at events across the state. DTE and the DTE Foundation have been long-time supporters of FIRST Robotics. This year we sponsored 15 FIRST Tech Challenge (middle school)...
by Justin Walters | Apr 1, 2024 | Our People, People, Reliability Work Updates, Wayne County, Your Neighborhood, Your Power
DTE Energy crews were recently in Northville, helping us build the grid of the future, with a plan that includes: Accelerating our transition to a smart grid Updating existing infrastructure Rebuilding portions of the grid Trimming trees Together, these will ensure...
by David Peterson | Mar 26, 2024 | Empowering Detroit, Our People, People
As the heartbeat of our modern lives, electricity powers our homes, businesses, and communities. DTE Energy is committed to building the grid of the future, ensuring safe and dependable power for all. In Detroit’s Islandview neighborhood on Saint Paul Street, crews...
by David Peterson | Mar 25, 2024 | Empowering Detroit, Our People, People
On Charlevoix Street, the crew replaced six aging poles and a streetlight that were weathered by years of exposure to Michigan’s elements. The poles are being swapped out for a new, sturdier version designed to withstand extreme weather conditions—windstorms, heavy...
by Robin Runyan | Feb 23, 2024 | Our People, People
When Doris Seabrook heard that DTE was hiring meter readers and looking to add diversity to their workforce, she answered the call. When someone told her she should take an office position, she insisted on being in the field as a meter reader. 43 years later, Doris...
by Justin Walters | Feb 16, 2024 | Livonia, Our People, People, Reliability Work Updates, Wayne County, Your Neighborhood, Your Power
In Livonia, there are sections of the grid that have infrastructure that is over 40 years. The wires and poles that have previously supported the electric energy in the city are in need of an upgrade and crews are working to rebuild significant portions of the grid....
