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Enhancing safety, grid resiliency through reclosers

Enhancing safety, grid resiliency through reclosers

by Amanda Fischer | Jan 12, 2026 | Reliability Work Updates, Your Neighborhood, Your Power

As part of our plan to build the grid of the future, we’re transitioning to a smart grid. Through 2029, we plan to fully automate our grid by installing smart devices, like reclosers. Positioned on top of power poles, reclosers will help us quickly locate outages and...
Electrifying Dexter’s future: Preparing for growth, enhancing electric service

Electrifying Dexter’s future: Preparing for growth, enhancing electric service

by Amanda Fischer | Dec 18, 2025 | Reliability Work Updates, Washtenaw County, Your Neighborhood, Your Power

Michigan’s weather is becoming more extreme and unpredictable every year. That’s why DTE Energy is investing $10 million over the next three years to modernize and rebuild the electric infrastructure that powers northwest Dexter.   This project includes:  Installing a...
Preparing the grid for growth in the Downtown Detroit Financial District 

Preparing the grid for growth in the Downtown Detroit Financial District 

by Amanda Fischer | Dec 18, 2025 | Downtown Midtown Neighborhoods, Empowering Detroit

The Downtown Detroit Financial District is a vibrant hub of business, innovation, and entertainment, attracting millions of visitors and workers every year. To keep up with the changing needs and expectations of its customers, DTE Energy is executing a major project...
Electric infrastructure reconstruction in southwest Ann Arbor brings more reliable service

Electric infrastructure reconstruction in southwest Ann Arbor brings more reliable service

by Amanda Fischer | Dec 16, 2025 | Ann Arbor, Reliability Work Updates, Your Neighborhood

As part of DTE Energy’s plan to build the grid of the future, we rebuilt the electric infrastructure that delivers power to southwest Ann Arbor.  This project, which DTE began in May and completed in December 2025, represents an investment of more than $3.7 million...
Pianos on power lines: How winter weather affects your power

Pianos on power lines: How winter weather affects your power

by Amanda Fischer | Dec 12, 2025 | Reliability Work Updates, Your Neighborhood

Michigan winters are known for bringing beautiful snow, but Mother Nature can also serve up ice storms.  Although ice-covered homes, trees and streetlights add to our signature winter wonderland look, it also can cause significant electric reliability issues.   Just a...
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