Conservation
Creating a cleaner energy future is a major part of our core mission at DTE Energy. You can see that dedication in our growing use of renewable energy and strategic energy efficiency programs. Another way we prove our commitment to a greener, more vibrant Michigan is through conservation.
Working side-by-side with environmental partners, we help preserve natural resources, maintain our state’s animal and plant populations as well as strengthen vital habitats. We also create environmental policies to make our facilities inviting to wildlife and conduct remediation projects to restore former energy generation sites.
Michigan Clean Corporate Citizenship
Seven DTE Electric power plants and 26 DTE Gas facilities have been designated as Michigan Clean Corporate Citizens. This recognizes each facility’s high level of sound environmental management throughout their operations.
Michigan Clean Corporate Citizenship
Water Policy
As the largest energy company in the Great Lakes state, we know the importance of protecting our waterways. That’s why DTE is dedicated to using water responsibly and efficiently. See how DTE is reducing its water usage.
Our Biodiversity Plan
At DTE, we strive to promote a positive impact on the environment through a culture that goes above and beyond regulations. Environmental stewardship is built into our processes as we work to minimize biodiversity impacts and sustain the ecosystems necessary for healthy communities. See more about our plan here.
Wildlife Habitat Council
The Wildlife Habitat Council is a nonprofit, non-lobbying organization that helps corporations manage their property for the benefit of wildlife. Thirty DTE Energy facilities have attained certification through their Corporate Wildlife Habitat Certification/International Accreditation Program. DTE Energy also maintains successful Wildlife at WorkSM programs with the help of our Green Team volunteers and our environmental partners.
Certified sites include:
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Environmental policies for the Belle River, St. Clair, River Rouge, Trenton Channel, Fermi 2 and Monroe power plants ensure each facility plays an important role in the Wildlife Habitat Council’s Huron to Erie Waterways for Wildlife Project. This project generates awareness and cooperative action to protect the region's natural resources.
Over 8,000 acres of DTE Energy property is habitat for more than 60 local and migratory bird species, plus other wildlife. We are actively pursuing wildlife programs and Wildlife Habitat Council certification at many of our other facilities.
Green Team
The DTE Energy Green Team is a company-wide organization of employees, retirees, family members and friends who volunteer their time to work on environmental projects on our properties and in the communities we serve. Some past Green Team Events include:
- Building bluebird nest boxes during an Earth Day celebration at the Belle River Mills Compressor Station
- Planting a DTE Energy Garden at a company facility to grow food for the hungry
- Distributing energy-saving light bulbs to celebrate Earth Day
- Planting trees, cleaning beaches and streams, plus engaging in other activities that benefit wildlife and the community
Annually, the Green Team sponsors a Fish-N-Fun Day with the City of Detroit Recreation Department at the company's Delray Fishing Pier. Every January, the Green Team helps handicapped students recycle old holiday greeting cards into new cards to sell the following holiday season.
