by Amanda Fischer | Feb 21, 2025 | Reliability Work Updates, Your Neighborhood, Your Power
At DTE Energy, we know how important reliable power is for our customers. That’s why we’re committed to increasing reliability by 30% and cutting outage time in half by 2029. Two communities that will benefit from these improvements are Webberville and...
by Amanda Fischer | Feb 19, 2025 | Oakland County, Your Neighborhood, Your Power
DTE is committed to helping communities grow and thrive. To do this, we’re continuing work to build the grid of the future, which includes transitioning to a smart grid, upgrading existing infrastructure, rebuilding significant portions of the grid and trimming trees....
by Dana St. Coeur | Feb 7, 2025 | Your Neighborhood, Your Power
When the weather turns freezing and snow appears, your furnace and other heating appliances work overtime to keep you warm, which means they use more energy. This is especially true during extremely cold temperatures, like what most of Michigan experienced in January....
by Dana St. Coeur | Feb 6, 2025 | Your Power
Punxsutawney Phil has seen his shadow! It comes as no surprise to us Michiganders that we can expect a longer winter this year. Although winter may or may not be staying longer, falling branches from wind and ice storms can damage your natural gas equipment. The...
by Kate Mitchell | Jan 29, 2025 | Monroe, Monroe County, Our People, Planet, Progress, Uncategorized, Your Neighborhood, Your Power
Frigid temperatures and plenty of ice may not make for a great outdoor experience for most. But for a handful of avian enthusiasts on Saturday, Jan. 25 at DTE Energy’s Monroe Power Plant, the colder the better. That’s because freezing temperatures and an ice-covered...
by Shannon Janeczek | Jan 29, 2025 | Planet, Your Power
Since snow is a common part of life in Michigan, you might wonder whether our solar parks throughout the state keep producing energy, even if it’s snowing and cold. The answer is: Absolutely! While a solar array in Michigan might not get as much sun year-round as an...