by Lauren Sarnacki | Jul 14, 2026 | Planet, Your Neighborhood
We are thrilled to announce that through DTE’s MIGreenPower program, the University of Michigan will now be attributing 100% of its electricity use to renewable energy. This puts the university on track to eliminate emissions tied to purchased electricity as soon as...
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 Hayley Orzech | May 26, 2026 | Community Transformation, Planet, Volunteerism
Nestled in vibrant downtown Plymouth is a place the locals affectionately call “their park with a C”. The PARC (or Plymouth Arts and Recreational Complex) hosts a wide range of activities for all ages, including Miracle Ballpark, an accessible baseball field where...
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...
