by Kate Mitchell | Jun 16, 2025 | Empowering Detroit, Our People, Your Neighborhood
For Mark Jones, manager in Community Engagement for DTE Energy, volunteerism and giving back is a way of life. It’s always been that way – just “part of the fabric of Mark Jones” as he says – and it’s a side of himself he embraced in college when he pledged the Alpha...
by Kate Mitchell | Jun 11, 2025 | Monroe, Monroe County, Monroe County, Our People, People, Progress, Volunteerism, Your Neighborhood
Twice a year, DTE Energy’s Monroe Power Plant team takes empowering their community to a whole new level. Since 2021, the plant has held volunteer days on the Friday before Memorial Day and the Friday before Labor Day, offering employees the opportunity to start their...
by Cindy Hecht | Jun 10, 2025 | Downed Wire Safety, Oakland County, Your Neighborhood, Your Power
Staying safe in Oakland County this summer Don’t let storms spoil your summer fun. When summer weather turns stormy, consider preparing an emergency kit with essentials like water, non-perishable food, medications, flashlights, batteries and a first aid kit, and make...
by Cindy Hecht | Jun 10, 2025 | Downed Wire Safety, Your Neighborhood, Your Power
It’s summer and there’s so much to see, do and enjoy in southeast Michigan. Whether you’re heading to the lake, your local farmer’s market or one of the many area weekend art fairs or festivals, don’t let the heat or a storm spoil your...
by Amanda Fischer | Jun 10, 2025 | Corktown, Southwest Neighborhoods, Reliability Work Updates, Your Neighborhood
DTE Energy is expanding and upgrading the substation that powers southeast Dearborn and Detroit’s Claytown, Michigan-Martin and Springwells neighborhoods. Substations are critical parts of the electric grid that adjust voltage levels coming from power plants to...
by David Akerly | Jun 10, 2025 | Downtown Midtown Neighborhoods, Empowering Detroit, Reliability Work Updates, Your Neighborhood
As the city of Detroit continues to grow and evolve, it’s vital that residents and businesses have the reliable power they need and deserve. That’s why DTE Energy is building the grid of the future right here in the city. We are investing $80 million to rebuild 25...