by Lauren Sarnacki | Jun 23, 2022 | Planet, Your Neighborhood
If you’ve ever read any of DTE’s articles on wind energy, you’ve probably seen something like this: “local communities that host wind parks see substantial benefits in the form of local tax revenue.” But what does that really mean? What benefits are the communities...
by Lauren Sarnacki | May 13, 2022 | Our People, Planet
This week, Andrea Crawford, wind technician at Gratiot Wind, was featured in Roadtrip Nation’s new documentary, “Skill Shift.” The documentary explores how people are finding the education, training, and opportunities they need to succeed in the future of work,...
by Lauren Sarnacki | Apr 21, 2022 | Planet, Your Power
DTE has a long history of environmental stewardship, and this is deeply embedded in its wind energy projects. To learn about all the ways the company works with wildlife at its wind parks, I talked with Amanda Ignatowski, a senior engineer in Environmental Management...
by Lauren Sarnacki | Jan 14, 2022 | Planet, Your Power
As temperatures continue to drop and we all huddle up in our homes to stay safe and warm this winter, keeping the power on is more important than ever. That’s why DTE’s renewable energy assets, particularly our wind turbines, are well-equipped to withstand the cold. ...
by Lauren Sarnacki | Nov 30, 2021 | Planet, Your Neighborhood
A few weeks ago, we passed a major milestone in the construction of our Meridian Wind Park: the team finished assembling and erecting all 77 wind turbine towers. This accomplishment is significant not only because it moves the project into the next phase of...
