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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...
DTE is on pace to invest $360 million to build the grid of the future in Ann Arbor

DTE is on pace to invest $360 million to build the grid of the future in Ann Arbor

by Amanda Fischer | Dec 3, 2025 | Ann Arbor, Reliability Work Updates, Washtenaw County, Your Neighborhood

Bookmark this blog as we will be updating it regularly with progress on our upgrades in Ann Arbor.  DTE Energy is on pace to invest $360 million from 2019 to 2029 to modernize Ann Arbor’s infrastructure. As part of this work, you’ve likely noticed many DTE trucks...
New substation energization is a sign of future growth, improved reliability in Van Buren Township

New substation energization is a sign of future growth, improved reliability in Van Buren Township

by Amanda Fischer | Oct 30, 2025 | Reliability Work Updates, Wayne County, Your Neighborhood, Your Power

DTE recently energized a new electric substation that is now providing power to customers in Van Buren Township. This marks the beginning of a new era of enhanced capacity and service reliability for homes and businesses in the area.  Substations are critical parts of...
$65 million rebuild means better electric reliability for southeast Ann Arbor, Pittsfield Twp

$65 million rebuild means better electric reliability for southeast Ann Arbor, Pittsfield Twp

by Amanda Fischer | Oct 16, 2025 | Ann Arbor, Reliability Work Updates, Washtenaw County, Your Neighborhood

We will be updating this blog throughout the project — please bookmark this page to stay up to date on progress.  To enhance electric reliability, DTE Energy is rebuilding the infrastructure that powers southeast Ann Arbor and a small portion of Pittsfield Township....
Finishing fall yard work? Stay safe with these electric safety tips

Finishing fall yard work? Stay safe with these electric safety tips

by Amanda Fischer | Oct 7, 2025 | Downed Wire Safety, Your Neighborhood, Your Power

With the heat of summer finally behind us, fall is the perfect time to tackle yard cleanup. Whether you’re clearing gutters, trimming hedges or prepping your yard for winter, DTE Energy wants to make sure you stay safe, especially around electricity.  Here are...
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