by Madison Hurley | Feb 2, 2022 | Livingston County, Macomb County, Oakland County, Reliability Work Updates, Washtenaw County, Wayne County, Your Neighborhood
This story is part three in a four part series that talks about how different types of trees affect work. The type of tree plays a role in how workers prepare for tree trimming jobs. Each tree has different characteristics. Hardwood trees such as oak, or American elm...
by Madison Hurley | Feb 1, 2022 | Reliability Work Updates, Wayne County
Our crews recently worked to replace equipment on our power lines along Commerce Center Drive. We replaced items called “reclosers” which can detect a problem on a power line, such as fallen tree or branch. If the recloser detects a problem, it will activate and...
by Madison Hurley | Jan 31, 2022 | Livingston County, Macomb County, Oakland County, Reliability Work Updates, Washtenaw County, Wayne County, Your Neighborhood
This story is part two in a four part series that talks about the adjustments tree trimmers make during winter months. When the winter months come, tree trimmers have to adjust to the cold weather in a few different ways. Like many people, tree trimmers bundle up to...
by Madison Hurley | Jan 27, 2022 | Reliability Work Updates, Wayne County, Westland
Even in cold temperatures our crews were out doing work in Westland. Overhead crews installed updated equipment for a new senior citizen building under construction near Mackenzie Drive and Farmington Road. Workers had to remove wiring and transformers to install the...
by Madison Hurley | Jan 21, 2022 | Livingston County, Macomb County, Oakland County, Reliability Work Updates, Uncategorized, Washtenaw County, Wayne County, Your Neighborhood
This story is part one in a four part series explaining steps in the tree trimming process. Trees can create an enjoyable view for landscape around homes, but some trees may be a risk for causing electrical problems. Our tree crews are responsible for inspecting and,...
