Kent Power

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Kent Power Overview

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www.KentPower.com
PASSI ON
FOR SAFETY

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OVERVI EW
Kent Power is built on a tradition of safety, quality, and excellence
– driven by people who take pride in delivering results that power
communities. Our history, leadership, and proven approach set
the foundation for successful partnerships.
Over the course of this engagement, our team will align with
your priorities, maintain clear communication, and uphold the
highest 	standards 	of 	safety 	and 	performance 	to 	ensure 	your
goals are achieved with confidence.
o 	Company History
o 	Culture
o 	Safety
o 	Kent Power Today
o 	Where Are We Going
o 	Case Studies
W H A T 	W E 	W I L L 	C O V E R
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Based in the Midwest
Serving Clients Nationwide
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Rockford, MI
Home to our corporate office. Michigan services
include Line, Substation, and Gas.
Canal Winchester, OH
Home to our second office. Ohio services Line and
Substation.
Anderson, Indiana
Services Line and Substation.

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Company History
Kent 	Electric 	was 	started 	in 	1945 	by 	John 	Kent 	in
Casnovia, 	Michigan. 	John 	specialized 	in 	commercial
and residential electrical work and would wire barns,
schools, and commercial and municipal buildings.
John’s 	son, 	Richard 	Kent, 	eventually 	purchased 	the
company from his father in 1978, and would go on to
shift 	the 	focus 	to 	outside 	line 	and 	substation
construction. He would also change the name to Kent
Power.
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Culture Playbook
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Culture & Safety Moments
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Used Daily In The Field And Office To:
• 	Build accountability
• 	Foster shared responsibility
• 	Reinforce looking out for each other
• 	Create opportunities for shared learning
• 	Ensure adaptability and continuous improvement

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Safety
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KEN T POW ER
CULT URE
PL AY BOOK
WE EXIST TO SERVE OU R TEAM , CARE FOR OU R CUSTOM ERS AN D EXECUTE STRATEG ICALLY

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OUR
MIS SION
W E E X IS T T O
SE RV E OUR T E A M ,
CA RE F O R OUR
CUS T O ME R S,
A ND E X ECU T E
S T R AT EGICA L LY.

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C ORE VA LUES A ND
T HE P O W ER OF CULT URE
AT K EN T P O W ER
Our culture makes Kent Power a special place to work and
gives us a unique advantage. Building and sustaining this
culture requires intentional effort from everyone in the
company. We respect and value diverse life experiences
and perspectives to ensure that all voices are valued and
heard. We’re committed to modeling equity and inclusion
for the entire utility construction industry, and to maintaining
an inclusive environment with equitable treatment for
all customers and employees, where everyone is valued
and respected.
Written statements in this culture playbook help clarify
the culture, and our actions bring it to life. Our core values
of people, safety, processes, serving, communication and
removing fear are rooted in our history and have served us
well through tremendous growth. These values not only define
who we are, but they also act as a tool for every day decision
making. We believe our values lay the foundation of our culture
and shape our beliefs, behaviors and expected outcomes.

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W H AT IS CULT URE A ND
W H Y IS I T IMP OR TA N T ?
Culture is more than just a document that hangs on the wall
or this playbook in front of you. At Kent Power, it is what we
believe, how we behave, and the experience our behavior
produces for others. Our culture is the very foundation on
which our business is built.
Culture energizes our ability to collaborate and execute in
a constantly changing marketplace. Aligning everyone at
Kent Power around shared beliefs and behaviors ultimately
determines how we perform as a team. Our individual
experiences shape who we are and what we bring to the
team. The culture ensures we all work

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Company Name: __Kent Power____________
Address: _____7800 Childsdale Ave. NE
City, State, Zip _________Rockford, MI 49341_____________
Contact Person ________Hunter Lyons____________
Phone & Fax Number ________734-476-4891
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Contractor: Kent Power Utility Services LLC.

Labor rates: 141 · Equipment rates: 53

7997 units across 12 service areas.

Priced: 3342 · Blank: 4655

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7800 Childsdale Ave NE Rockford, MI 49341
P: 616.678.5775
F: 616.678.4100
www.Kentpower.com
Kent Power
DTE Electric – Executive Review
Who We Are:
For more than 80 years, Kent Power has been a trusted partner in building, maintaining,
and restoring critical energy infrastructure across Michigan and the Midwest. As a third-
generation, family-owned company headquartered in Rockford, Michigan, we bring
together expert craftsmanship, safety-first execution, and industry-leading experience
on every project. While our operations have expanded across multiple states, Michigan
remains the foundation of our business and home to most of our workforce. Our team
members live and work in the communities we serve, giving us a strong understanding
of the challenges and opportunities facing the region’s evolving energy infrastructure.
We recognize the growing importance of grid reliability as the industry adapts to new
generation sources, carbon reduction initiatives, increased severe weather events,
accelerating EV adoption, and rising energy demand driven by data centers and
continued economic growth. Meeting these challenges requires experienced partners
who can safely deliver reliable infrastructure solutions while helping maintain customer
satisfaction and affordability.
Kent Power remains committed to supporting utilities and communities with the
expertise, responsiveness, and long-term partnership needed to help power Michigan’s
future.
Kent Power is a trusted partner to utilities and co-operatives throughout the Midwest
working on overhead and underground electric systems, holding blanket contracts and
as a contractor of choice. We provide all facets of Electric Distribution, Transmission and
Substation for new and existing electrical facilities

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7800 Childsdale Ave NE Rockford, MI 49341
P: 616.678.5775
F: 616.678.4100
www.Kentpower.com
Current Michigan Presence
Kent Power’s resources are unmatched in the state of Michigan, providing a highly
skilled workforc

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Diverse Suppliers
As a certified WBENC contractor, we actively seek opportunities to partner with other
diverse businesses. Below are several diverse contractors we regularly work with on DTE
property.
Dig-It:
- 	Woman-owned
- 	We have partnered with Dig-It for more than 30 years for foundation drilling and
hydro-excavation services on our projects.
Ferreira:
- 	Minority-owned
- 	Over the past five years, we have partnered with Ferreira, a distribution contractor,
on multiple projects. When additional crew capacity is needed, Kent Power works
with Ferreira to support blanket and emergency-response electric work.
Utilitra:
- 	Woman-owned
- 	Utilitra is a trusted partner providing a wide range of services, including GIS
mapping, inspection, and quality support.
Dakota Matting:
- 	Woman-owned, minority-owned
- 	We partner with Dakota Matting for a broad range of services, including restoration,
erosion and sediment control, seeding, and matting.
Choctaw-Kaul:
- 	Minority-Owned Business Enterprise Native American
- 	A majority of our PPE, hand tools and other supplies are purchased from Choctaw-
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Below is our diverse spend for the past 18 months. Kent Power remains committed to
expanding the use of diverse contractors while supporting our customers' target spend
goals on site.
Contractor 	$
DIG-IT INC 	16,490,533
Ferreira Power West LLC 	13,096,173
UTILITRA LLC 	7,131,229
CHOCTAW-KAUL DISTRIBUTION CO. 	504,533
VDA LABS LLC 	277,337
Indiana Sign & Barricade, Inc. 	202,742
Dakota Matting & Environmental
Solutions LLC 	147,981
DOUBLE L REINFORCING LLC 	144,013
PRIME RESOURCE SERVICES INC 	133,905
CONSTRUCTION FIELD SERVICES,
LLC 	131,847
EDGAR TRENT CONSTRUCTION
COMPNAY, LLC 	104,289
METRO ENGINEERING SOLUTIONS
LLC 	92,152
AMERICAN FENCE ERECTORS INC 	62,803
CREATIVE STUDIO PROMOTIONS LLC 	60,266
Keller Development, Inc. 	51,000
GPS INSIGHT LLC 	42,870
West Side Tractor Sales Co. 	38,679
Safety Services Inc. 	37,529
NATIONAL RAILROAD SAFETY
SERVICES, INC

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