by Lauren Sarnacki | Jul 19, 2022 | Planet, Your Power
When you see a bee buzzing around the flowers in your yard, or a butterfly fluttering by, do you give it a second thought? These and other pollinating species are often taken for granted, but they have a large impact on the health of Michigan’s ecosystems and...
by Lauren Sarnacki | Jun 23, 2022 | Planet, Your Neighborhood
If you’ve ever read any of DTE’s articles on wind energy, you’ve probably seen something like this: “local communities that host wind parks see substantial benefits in the form of local tax revenue.” But what does that really mean? What benefits are the communities...
by Lauren Sarnacki | May 13, 2022 | Our People, Planet
This week, Andrea Crawford, wind technician at Gratiot Wind, was featured in Roadtrip Nation’s new documentary, “Skill Shift.” The documentary explores how people are finding the education, training, and opportunities they need to succeed in the future of work,...
by Lauren Sarnacki | Apr 21, 2022 | Planet, Your Power
DTE has a long history of environmental stewardship, and this is deeply embedded in its wind energy projects. To learn about all the ways the company works with wildlife at its wind parks, I talked with Amanda Ignatowski, a senior engineer in Environmental Management...
by Joelle Kruczek | Apr 21, 2022 | Environment, Planet, Your Neighborhood
The DTE Energy Foundation has granted $1.48 million in vital funding to seven organizations supporting programs that enhance natural resources across Michigan. The grant will significantly bolster environmental programs across Michigan, including Traverse City, Ann...
by Dana St. Coeur | Apr 20, 2022 | Planet, Your Power
Reducing your carbon footprint is easier than you might think – and Washtenaw County residents are taking that to heart. The county has implemented a number of green initiatives over the last 15 years, outlined a sustainability blueprint moving forward and has...
