by Lauren Owings | Mar 12, 2024 | Our People, Planet
DTE is continuously looking for ways we can support and protect the environment at our wind and solar parks. That’s why we recently conducted an extensive analysis across our Michigan fleet of 700 wind turbines to develop a new bat conservation strategy that will...
by Lauren Owings | Feb 17, 2023 | Planet, Your Power
Across the state of Michigan, our wind and solar parks are generating clean energy for homes, schools, and businesses alike. It’s not often you get to see one of these parks for yourself – but with our virtual field trip, you can visit a wind or solar park any time...
by Lauren Owings | Nov 8, 2022 | Planet, Your Neighborhood
At DTE, we have the goal of providing clean, reliable, and affordable energy for all Michiganders. Developing wind and solar parks throughout the state is a key component of that goal – but it can’t happen without the support of future generations. That’s why our...
by Lauren Owings | Jun 30, 2022 | Our People, Planet
You’re inside a wind turbine tower, standing at the foot of a ladder that reaches 374 feet to the top. Hooked up to a harness and ready to make the climb, you grab hold of the ladder and make your way up. Once you reach the top of the turbine, you’re worn out, but you...
by Lauren Owings | Sep 22, 2021 | Our People, Planet, Your Neighborhood
Wind technician Tiffany Shepard grew up just down the road from DTE’s Brookfield Wind Park in the Thumb. For as long as she can remember, wind energy has been part of her life and her community. Her middle school had three operational wind turbines installed;...