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DTE Energy is investing in a stronger, smarter electric grid for Wayne

DTE Energy is investing in a stronger, smarter electric grid for Wayne

by Shawn Wichar | Aug 29, 2025 | Reliability Work Updates, Wayne County, Your Neighborhood

As part of our commitment to delivering safer, more reliable power, DTE Energy is investing nearly $28 million to rebuild the electric infrastructure serving homes and businesses in the city of Wayne.  This project, which DTE started in 2025 and expects to complete in...
Substation upgrade boosts Detroit’s growth, revitalization

Substation upgrade boosts Detroit’s growth, revitalization

by Shawn Wichar | Jul 9, 2025 | Reliability Work Updates, Wayne County, Your Neighborhood

A nearly $30 million infrastructure upgrade is underway to expand a key electric substation powering Detroit’s Central Business District and East Riverfront area.   Substations are critical parts of the electric grid that adjust voltage levels coming from power plants...
Investing to strengthen the city of Wayne’s electric grid for the future

Investing to strengthen the city of Wayne’s electric grid for the future

by Shawn Wichar | Jun 27, 2025 | Reliability Work Updates, Wayne County, Your Power

DTE Energy is committed to building the electric grid of the future. As part of this commitment, DTE is investing more than $7 million to rebuild the infrastructure that delivers power to homes and businesses in the city of Wayne.   This project, which DTE began in...
Building a smarter, more reliable grid in Madison Heights

Building a smarter, more reliable grid in Madison Heights

by Shawn Wichar | May 29, 2025 | Oakland County, Reliability Work Updates, Your Neighborhood

DTE Energy is committed to building a stronger, more reliable electric grid for our customers. As part of that commitment, the company is investing $20 million to upgrade the substation that delivers power to more than 12,000 homes and businesses in Madison Heights.  ...
New smart grid technology to bring reliability improvements in Detroit

New smart grid technology to bring reliability improvements in Detroit

by Shawn Wichar | Apr 14, 2025 | Empowering Detroit, Reliability Work Updates, Wayne County, Your Neighborhood

Recently, DTE crews were working at the corner of Seven Mile Road and Albion Avenue in Detroit, adding new smart grid technology to electric infrastructure in the area. Working together with our advanced distribution management system, these smart grid devices, called...
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