by David Akerly | Mar 15, 2024 | Uncategorized
How DTE Energy prepares for extreme weather Spring and summer storm season in Michigan and across the upper Midwest can bring extreme weather events. Thunderstorms, high winds and heavy rainfall, even tornadoes can strike and disrupt the electrical grid. To prepare,...
by David Akerly | Feb 26, 2024 | Uncategorized
As part of our four-point plan to improve electric reliability in the communities we serve, DTE Energy has an aggressive program of tree trimming, both targeted and also as part of our regular maintenance cycle. Why is this important? We know that half the time our...
by David Akerly | Feb 1, 2024 | Uncategorized
Construction is underway in the village of Clarkston where our crews are upgrading the electric grid to support new development. Upgrading infrastructure is an important part of the DTE four-point plan to improve electric reliability, which also includes trimming...
by David Akerly | Jan 18, 2024 | Uncategorized
We know you’re thinking of using a space heater to “knock out the chill” in your home or workspace during Michigan’s coldest season. Even though they’re energy inefficient, we still want you to use them safely. Use with Caution Space heaters and other heating...
by David Akerly | Jan 5, 2024 | Uncategorized
We get it. After we trim a tree, it may not be quite as lush and attractive as it was before we arrived. But the fact is, those lush trees with limbs too close to power lines account for half of the time our customers spend without power. However, in areas where...
