by Hayley Orzech | Mar 30, 2026 | Arts & Culture, Community Transformation, Detroit - District 6, East Side Neighborhoods, Empowering Detroit, Energy Future, Environment, People, Places, Planet, Uncategorized, Wayne County, West Side Neighborhoods, Your Neighborhood
Sweet Potato Sensations: Where the power of community meets the power of clean energy In 1976, Cassandra Thomas made a sweet potato cookie to satisfy her new husband Jeffery’s sweet tooth, and in doing so, she created a legacy. In 1987, the Thomases debuted...
by Amanda Passage | Mar 23, 2026 | People, Progress, Washtenaw County, Your Neighborhood
When a community comes together around a shared purpose, the results can be powerful. That was certainly the case in Saline, where the Mrs. Tu Memorial Fundraising Campaign recently exceeded its $15,000 goal – thanks to the generosity of local residents, the Tu family...
by Jessica Watson | Mar 12, 2026 | Environment, Volunteerism, Wayne County, Your Neighborhood
This winter, the women of Environmental Management & Safety (EM&S) at DTE partnered with Detroit Public Schools to create and deliver a STEM Program at Carver Elementary Middle School on Detroit’s west side. Over five weeks, women from across DTE met with 26...
by Kayla Collins | Mar 5, 2026 | Foundation, Pontiac
Strong communities are built through partnership—and sometimes the most powerful change begins right at the neighborhood level. The DTE Foundation is honoring the community partners who help turn our mission into action. Among them is Brilliant Detroit, an...
by Nicole Bonneville | Mar 5, 2026 | Reliability Work Updates, Sanilac County, Thumb Area, Your Neighborhood, Your Power
Severe weather events are becoming more common across Michigan, and DTE Energy is responding with significant infrastructure upgrades to better serve our customers. Our mission is clear: deliver dependable, safe electricity to communities throughout Southeast Michigan...
by David Akerly | Feb 24, 2026 | 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...
