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@DTE_Energy
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DTE Gas is proud to have served homes and businesses across Michigan for 175 years. Nearly two centuries since our founding, we’re still committed to providing you with safe, reliable and affordable natural gas service.
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Bonjour, @hydroquebec ! 50 DTE line workers & support staff are on their way to help you restore power after severe storms knocked out power to nearly 1 million customers. Stay safe!
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It’s with heavy hearts that we confirm that we lost one of our own at DTE today. A line worker who was working to restore power in Detroit came in contact with a live wire and was fatally wounded. He was dedicated to doing his best to serve our customers, and to us he was a hero.
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A criminal record shouldn’t be a life sentence of unemployment.” DTE is partnering with the @MichiganDOC and the IBEW Local 17 on a first-of-its-kind training program for returning citizens.
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COMMUNITY SAFETY NOTICE: Due to the high number of downed wires (close to 3,000) we are urging everyone to stay out of their yards at this time. Fallen trees and limbs can hide energized wires.
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Restoration Update: As of 5:30 a.m. DTE crews had restored power to over 330,000 customers affected by the ice storm. Over 4,000 line workers and support staff continue to restore power today. Please stay 25 feet away from any down wire and do not cross caution tape.
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Restoration update: 160,000 DTE customers have been restored since the heavy ice storm rolled through Southern Michigan Wednesday and Thursday. Today crews are working to restore power to 200,000 more customers.
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6 years
One of our crews was resetting cement poles that were blown over during Hurricane Maria. Here’s a little more detail: #PoweringPR
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6 years
Despite the differences in terrain between southeast Michigan and Puerto Rico, line work is line work. #PoweringPR
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1 year
There are 4,270 line workers currently in the field. Our crews are working 16-hour shifts. We apologize for the difficulties brought on by the ice storm...
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Today, we announced with @Ford the largest #renewableenergy purchase through a utility in the country. Through #MIGreenPower , we will add 650 megawatts of new #solar for Ford, increasing the total amount of installed solar capacity in Michigan by 70%.
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CUSTOMER ALERT: DTE customer systems are currently experiencing a technical issue preventing account access and outage, downed wire and gas leak reporting across the DTE website, Mobile App and DTE phone line. If this is an emergency, please call 9-1-1.
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Restoration Update: DTE crews are in the field working 16-hour shifts and have restored power to more than 100,000 customers since the start of the storm. As temperatures drop throughout the night and into tomorrow morning...
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Our trucks have been safely offloaded in Ponce, PR. The drive to Fajardo is complete and our crews are ready to get started #PoweringPR in the morning.
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DTE has a brand new team member…and her name is Nora! Welcome Nora, a Labrador Retriever, as she starts her journey at DTE brightening the lives of coworkers and customers alike. Follow along with her on Instagram @NoraAtDTE .
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As of 7 a.m. Monday morning, DTE field crews have restored power to more than 600,000 of the 630,000 customers impacted by the recent ice storm.
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7 years
Happy birthday, Michigan! #Mich180
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5 years
Meet your new best friend at DTE and the Michigan Humane Society’s Bark in the Park pet adoption fair on 811 Day. While you’re there, get the scoop on safe digging.
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2 years
Wind gusts over 50 mph continue to move across southeast Michigan, and have caused extensive damage, including 500 downed wires, as well as broken poles and tree-related damage. We have 1.5k employees and out of state workers in the field currently working on restoration efforts.
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Our crews are working just outside El Yunque National Forest this morning. Here is a small sample of what we’re seeing. #PoweringPR
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More than 3,500 field workers rolled out this morning to restore power from damage caused by a storm that had 15 cities in Southeast Michigan declare snow emergencies.
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@DTE_Energy
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Our Canine Ambassador Nora is getting ready for her first @cherryfestival but can’t decide on which hat to wear to the DTE Foundation Cherry Royale Parade. Cast your vote below:
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While nearly 4,000 field workers are restoring power as quickly and safely as possible, other DTE employees are making wellness checks on our most vulnerable customers. If you, or someone you know, needs assistance such as food or shelter, call 211, and please be safe.
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We want to send a heartfelt thanks to the more than 4,000 employees, contractors & out-of-state teams who have worked tirelessly to repair damaged equipment & downed power lines, perform wellness checks, provide community support & help get the lights back on for our customers.
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Our Red Wings are red, Lions and Tigers are blue, We’re proud to power Detroit, its sports teams, and you. #DetroitLoveLetter
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5 years
We’re excited to announce the winner of our America’s Thanksgiving Parade® design contest… Congratulations to Carter McCalister from Monroe, MI! Watch to see the winning design! @ParadeCo
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We were saddened to learn of the recent passing of Steve Hood. His ongoing work on behalf of the people of Detroit and southeast Michigan leaves a meaningful impact. (1/3)
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You may know how breathtaking Detroit’s @BelleIsle_Park is, but did you know it’s bigger than New York City’s Time Square? That’s a lot of ground to maintain! To help keep Belle Isle looking great, DTE volunteers spent the day beautifying the park via land and kayak!
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Today, we collaborated with @USFWS to move an osprey nest off of some distribution equipment in Brownstown and onto a new platform inside the Lake Erie @MIMetroparks . We needed to move the nest because it was a potential fire hazard. Mama osprey found her nest within 45 minutes!
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@DTE_Energy
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3 years
As of 10:00 p.m. Thursday, August 12, our crews have restored power to more than 150,000 customers and are targeting to have more than 80% of customers restored by the end of Saturday.
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Our crews sent in photos of some of the wind damage they are seeing as they work to restore power as safely and quickly as they can. As of 3:30 p.m., they have restored power to thousands of customers since Winter Storm Elliot blew in.
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Thank you Governor and a thank you to all the DTE employees and crews that have come from across the Midwest to help restore power during this historic ice storm.
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I met with utility workers who’ve been on the frontline restoring power lines and clearing debris after this week's winter storm. I’m extremely grateful for the hard work they’ve been doing to improve conditions throughout our state and keep Michiganders safe.
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Twelve hours of freezing rain and ice have caused trees and tree limbs to break power lines across SE Michigan. Please keep kids and pets in safe and away from downed wires. Do not allow them in areas of fallen trees and downed lines.
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We are proud to power our neighbors @LCA_Detroit and @DistrictDetroit !
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. @ConsumersEnergy has helped us many times in the past and it's our turn to lend support. We have 67 lineworkers and support staff headed to West Michigan to help restore power to our fellow Michiganders.
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As part of the @uwlakeshore summer program, 65 Muskegon students participated in the Adopt a Senior Smile event in Muskegon Heights to assist seniors with outside tasks like painting & general clean-up. We're proud to support these students giving back in their local community!
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@DTE_Energy
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Goodnight, Fajardo. We'll be back at it again tomorrow morning! #PoweringPR
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1 year
It may look beautiful on the branches, but last night's storm left heavy ice on trees creating unsafe conditions. Please don’t go outside today. Our crews and lineworkers from neighboring states are working to safely restore power to the more than 500,000 customers out.
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Our line workers conduct a pre job brief as they get ready to start working to restore power in #Quebec . We're proud to answer the call from our neighbors up north! @hydroquebec
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More than 2,500 DTE employees, including line workers, tree-trimming crews and additional team members to secure downed power lines, are ready to respond in the event severe weather impacts the energy grid tomorrow.
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As of 9 pm tonight, we've restored power to 300,000 people effected by yesterday's wind storm. Our latest media advisory:
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6 years
Five tips to help you prepare for storm season #Xanto
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5 years
A winter weather advisory will go into effect for southeast Michigan at 1 a.m. tomorrow, Wednesday, Feb. 6, and is expected to continue until 1 p.m. the same day. Here are a few safety tips for you to keep in mind:
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Thanks for reminding us that Opening Day is only 68 days away, @tigers !
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Thanks for hosting our crews at the BB&T center last night, @FlaPanthers !
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Our 250 contract crews are safely hunkered down in @DukeEnergy territory, ready to help restore power as soon as it is safe to start work.
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We anticipate 1-3 million outages across the Carolinas, restoration in the hardest-hit communities could take weeks. We have 20,000 resources from 26 locations ready to help restore power as soon as the storm passes. #Florence
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Stay in your home if you can and do not work in your yard today and keep kids and pets in the house. Keep away from any caution tape and report any down line you see.
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We’re in the process of informing his family and colleagues, and are asking for time and respect to make these notifications. Our 10,000 employees are grieving right now. We send our love and support to his family and loved ones.
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Due to this evening's severe weather and subsequent power outages and reported DTE Call Center and phone service interruptions, we want customers to know that you should report down wires ASAP and you can also report outages and check your status at
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5 years
In response to the extremely cold weather across much of the country, DTE Energy is asking its customers to help safeguard the reliability of the regional energy grid by voluntarily reducing electricity usage.
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Our journey to 80% carbon reduction just got shorter. We're accelerating our commitment to reduce carbon emissions from 2050 to 2040 while delivering safe, reliable and affordable energy.
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Director Brian Calka talks about why DTE is sending crews to Puerto Rico to help restore power and what it means to his coworkers who grew up on the island to be a part of the restoration. #PoweringPR
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More than 4,000 line workers and out-of-state crews rolled out from across DTE's electric service territory this morning to continue power restorations. Check DTE's outage map for restoration estimates:
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Our headquarters in Detroit is lit up in @Lions blue. Good luck on Sunday and GO LIONS!
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DTE crews restoring power to Vieques Island, off Puerto Rico’s coast. The hard work comes with a great view! #PoweringPR #OneTeamOneMission
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7 years
Our crews heading down to I-75 on their way to help in #HurricaneIrma power restoration. #StaySafe
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@DTE_Energy
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2 years
The winds and rain last night have caused downed power lines and outages throughout our service territory. Remember to stay at least 20 ft. from all downed wires and consider them live and dangerous. You can alert our Storm Response Teams to outages at
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The DTE Foundation and @ParadeCo honored our parade float design contest winners at Jefferson Middle School this week. We can’t wait to see these designs come to life at the National Cherry Festival and America’s Thanksgiving Parade presented by Art Van!
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Joclyn, we're glad we could restore your power last night. Good luck in your studies! #PoweringPR
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6 years
Why is DTE upgrading gas infrastructure around the state? To ensure ongoing, safe and reliable service.
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Watch @noticentroWAPA tonight at 5 pm to watch Ana Medina, part of our operations team, talk about what it’s like helping restore power near El Yunque. #PoweringPR
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Congratulations to Tamika Reeves, owner of Transition Family Services, who took home 1st place at DTE’s Bright Ideas for Neighborhoods pitch competition. We can’t wait to see the impact you’ll have on Detroit's North End community!
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400,000 customers have already been restored and we expect an additional 200,000 to be restored today. 90% should be restored by Sunday p.m.
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Adopting a dog or cat brings so much joy, but it also greatly affects our economy. See how we’re helping @mhumane tell their story…and, while you’re there, obsess over the adorable puppies and kittens!
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The #DETCaravan stop at DTE is a sure sign baseball season starts soon.
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Thank you to everyone who reported downed wires and stayed safe by keeping more than 25 feet away. We understand your frustration anytime the power goes out. And we will not stop working until everyone's power is restored.
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7 years
Our crews are on the ground in Coral Gables, FL and getting to work. #hurricaneimra
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700,000 DTE Energy customers have been impacted and more than 650,000 customers remain without power due to severe winds.
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Robots have invaded Detroit! DTE is excited to welcome and help sponsor the FIRST Championship where the top robotics teams from around the world battle it out @FIRSTweets #FIRSTChamp
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If you get a knock on your door from someone at DTE, don't be alarmed and just ask to see their ID badge. We have DTE Gas employees out in the field checking on our most vulnerable customers.
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7 years
Our crews will continue to work around the clock to restore power; out-of-state crews are arriving this morning to assist.
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7 years
We are now in the midst of the largest storm in DTE Energy history.
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2 years
Surge Protection Program will capture potentially damaging and expensive surges and send them to earth ground outside, before they enter your home.
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6 years
“We are putting a lot of guys on each job, which is enabling us to get the jobs done faster. The folks that we brought down here are very enthused to get the lights turned back on.” #PoweringPR
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5 years
A special thank you to all our customers for staying patient as we continue to restore power to the communities affected by Friday and Saturday’s storms.
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6 years
Tis the season to be aware of carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning. What should you know?
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5 years
As of 5:30 a.m. Monday, DTE crews have restored power to 70 percent of the nearly 155,000 customers impacted by high winds that whipped through the region today, causing trees and tree branches to take down power lines. About 47,000 customers are currently without power.
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6 years
If you smell rotten eggs, assume it’s a natural gas leak. What are the other warning signs?
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The journey to energize the Paraiso neighborhood of Fajardo #PoweringPR
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Fight Like A Girl! Bedford Junior High School robotics wears the slogan proudly to commemorate a young girl who passed away from cancer and to motivate this all-girls team to embrace their strengths and keep fighting no matter the circumstance. @FIRSTweets #FIRSTinspires
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Increased supplies of natural gas and a smart buying strategy mean savings that get passed on to customers. Learn more at
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7 years
We’ve now restored power to more than 505,000 customers and continue to work as fast as possible to restore power to those still affected.
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In what was expected to be a two-week job, our crews have restored power to 75 percent of customers in just four days in Rio Grande, Puerto Rico. Grateful residents cooked lunch for the team working in their neighborhood to say ‘thank you.’ #PoweringPR #OneTeamOneMission
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Ride the wave of #Michigan ’s growing soccer fandom for teams like our very own @DetroitCityFC : #DCTID
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As of 7 pm today our crews have restored power to 53,000 customers. Crews are working back-to-back shifts to restore power to customers as quickly & safely as possible. Restoration updates are available at . Here's a look at a few of the day’s work sites.
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Thank you for recognizing the hard work our lineworkers and support staff did and will be doing to help restore power in Florida and Puerto Rico, @DetroitPistons ! #PoweringPR
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Did you know, DTE employees volunteered more than 89,000 hours, helped 828 nonprofits and reached an estimated value of $6 million in in-kind services in 2018.
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As Michigan’s #cleanenergy leader, we believe that our electricity use doesn’t have to contribute to climate change – that’s why we’re announcing a goal to achieve #netzero carbon emissions in our electric generation by 2050. How we’ll do it: #NCEW19
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We've restored power to more than 400,000 customers. We'll continue to work as quickly and safely as possible to restore all those affected.
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“I certainly hope to see my daughter while I’m there, but that’s not what this trip is about,” said Stark. “I am here to do a job, and that is to restore power to the people of Puerto Rico.” #PoweringPR
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#DTEEnergy 's giving away 2 tix @KISSOnline & @Def_Leppard on 8/23 @DTEEnergyMusic . Visit our Facebook page to enter! http://t.co/1VFPbXyhKc
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@umichbball 's Austin Hatch stresses the importance of believing at @MERITGoodness Annual Fate Fundraiser. #DTECares http://t.co/3bVjcGLFLz
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The bond our crews experience working together in the field is incredible. We were moved when dozens of DTE crews stood at attention along 5 Mile in Livonia yesterday to honor their fallen co-worker.
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DTE Community Canine Ambassador Nora and her co-workers delivered 15,000 bottles of water to @CityofDetroit Recreation Centers for the projected heat wave coming our way.
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Trivia: What do Johnny Cash and Michigan weather have in common??
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Crews from across the country arrived last night to support our DTE crews and speed restoration for customers. When you see them on the road, please give them room and slow down while passing to keep everyone safe.
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Our 50 plus wind and solar parks generate enough clean energy to power nearly 700,000 Michigan homes - and we have more projects underway.
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40,000 people from around the world will come to Detroit April 24-27 for the FIRST Championship. Stop by Cobo Center for the competition, and our downtown parks for special activations. #DTEempowersFIRST #FIRSTinspires
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Press conference at Parnall Correctional Facility for the launch of the first-ever tree trim training program for inmates
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An estimated 90% of MI adults on the #autism spectrum are #unemployed . @AutismAlliance and our own Dave Meador will lead a statewide effort to create jobs for people on the spectrum.
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