by Shannon Janeczek | Jun 13, 2025 | Energy Future, Planet, Progress, Uncategorized
DTE Energy announced at a ribbon-cutting ceremony on June 11 that it has completed construction on Polaris Solar Park. Located in Washington and North Star Townships in Gratiot County, the 100-megawatt solar park will generate enough clean energy to power more than...
by Shannon Janeczek | May 20, 2025 | Energy Future, Oakland County, Planet
This article originally appeared in Energy Smarts for Michigan Business magazine spring issue, 2025. Photos supplied by Allied Printing. Thirteen years ago, a southeastern Michigan wind park of 69 turbines quietly signaled a turning point in energy procurement. Since...
by Shannon Janeczek | Apr 28, 2025 | Energy Future, Environment, Planet
Landowners and officials from the community joined DTE to cut the ceremonial ribbon at the Pine River Solar Park ribbon cutting event April 25, 2025 DTE has completed construction of its newest solar park, Pine River Solar. Located in central Michigan’s Gratiot...
by Shannon Janeczek | Feb 18, 2025 | Energy Future, Environment, Planet
Here in Michigan, we’re accustomed to the winter weather, and we know how to dress for the cold. But have you ever wondered how wind turbines continue to operate in frigid conditions? DTE’s wind turbines, which number well over 600, are equipped with features...
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...