by Kaitlynn Riley | Aug 11, 2022 | Downed Wire Safety, Your Power
It may be the season of wicked witches, creepy crawlers and ghoulish goblins, but they aren’t the only things that can cause a good scare this time of year. The real monsters are the electrical dangers that can occur as the spooky season sets in. As you enjoy the fall...
by Kaitlynn Riley | Jul 15, 2022 | Your Neighborhood
If we’ve learned anything over the last few years, it’s that we never know what’s right around the corner. We’ve experienced many surprises and know disasters are at their worst when they catch us by surprise. The good news is we can create a...
by Kaitlynn Riley | Jul 11, 2022 | People, Your Neighborhood
Line workers around the region are getting ready to wrangle in the competition at the 28th Annual Michigan Lineman’s Rodeo. The event will take place on Saturday, Aug. 6 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at our Training and Development Center in Westland. The skills...
by Kaitlynn Riley | Jul 1, 2022 | Our People, Wayne County
Pictured above: Linemen on Crew 2114, Chris Falls (left), Josh Hoffman (middle) and Brandon Jackson (right). A typical day on the job for an overhead line worker might involve servicing power lines, putting up a utility pole or repairing electrical equipment. That...
by Kaitlynn Riley | Mar 30, 2022 | Uncategorized
Our crews were out in Garden City Township replacing an old capacitor with a new updated one. Capacitors help keep voltage and current flow in sync, and boosts voltage on the lines when it is low, so homes and businesses receive a steady and reliable stream of...
