by Jessica Watson | Oct 16, 2025 | Environment, People, Planet, Wayne County
In the heart of Detroit, we’ve formed a sweet partnership with Bees in the D, a nonprofit dedicated to pollinator education and conservation. Together we’re turning solar fields into thriving habitat – not just for clean energy, but for honeybees. Solar panels...
by Kayla Collins | Sep 29, 2025 | Community Transformation, Human Needs, Uncategorized, Wayne County
On a warm Saturday morning in August, a group of Detroiters gathered on Evanston Street not just to clean up a neighborhood, but to celebrate a new beginning. Better Way Detroit, in partnership with Elli’s House and supported by the DTE Foundation, hosted a community...
by Joelle Kruczek | Sep 10, 2025 | Macomb County, Wayne County, Your Neighborhood
Today in Michigan, more than 1.3 million people live below the federal poverty level. Our state’s struggling economy, coupled with our unforgiving winters, means a greater need for energy assistance. We partner with the Michigan Department of Health and Human...
by Jessica Watson | Sep 3, 2025 | Empowering Detroit, Our People, Progress, Wayne County, Your Neighborhood
When The International Church of Metro Detroit was building an addition to serve the child care needs of their community, the construction team discovered the overhead power lines obstructed their ability to complete the project. Since lines ran directly through where...
by Shawn Wichar | Aug 29, 2025 | Reliability Work Updates, Wayne County, Your Neighborhood
As part of our commitment to delivering safer, more reliable power, DTE Energy is investing nearly $28 million to rebuild the electric infrastructure serving homes and businesses in the city of Wayne. This project, which DTE started in 2025 and expects to complete in...
by Kayla Collins | Aug 28, 2025 | Detroit - District 6, Empowering Detroit, Energizing Youth, Wayne County, Your Neighborhood
On August 14, our company’s Corporate Citizenship team and Detroit PAL partnered to host the Summer STEAM Fair at Beacon Park, welcoming 140 children for a day of hands-on learning, creativity and community connection. The event was designed to spark curiosity in...
