by Amanda Fischer | Jan 12, 2026 | Reliability Work Updates, Your Neighborhood, Your Power
As part of our plan to build the grid of the future, we’re transitioning to a smart grid. Through 2029, we plan to fully automate our grid by installing smart devices, like reclosers. Positioned on top of power poles, reclosers will help us quickly locate outages and...
by David Akerly | Jan 5, 2026 | Ann Arbor, Bloomfield Hills, Central Neighborhoods, Clinton Twp, Corktown, Southwest Neighborhoods, Detroit - District 6, Downtown Midtown Neighborhoods, East Side Neighborhoods, Empowering Detroit, Energy Future, Farmington, Farmington Hills, Harper Woods, Highland Township, Inkster, Livingston County, Livonia, Macomb County, Metamora, Monroe County, Oak Park, Oakland County, Reliability Work Updates, Rochester Hills, Rose Township, South Lyon, Southfield, Thumb Area, Washtenaw County, Wayne, Wayne County, West Bloomfield, West Side Neighborhoods, Westland, Your Neighborhood, Your Power
Building the grid of the future DTE is building the grid of the future, one that is smarter, stronger, and more resilient. DTE customers experienced a nearly 70% improvement in time spent without power between 2023 and 2024. Additionally, we expect approximately...
by Amanda Fischer | Dec 18, 2025 | Reliability Work Updates, Washtenaw County, Your Neighborhood, Your Power
Michigan’s weather is becoming more extreme and unpredictable every year. That’s why DTE Energy is investing $10 million over the next three years to modernize and rebuild the electric infrastructure that powers northwest Dexter. This project includes: Installing a...
by Amanda Fischer | Dec 16, 2025 | Ann Arbor, Reliability Work Updates, Your Neighborhood
As part of DTE Energy’s plan to build the grid of the future, we rebuilt the electric infrastructure that delivers power to southwest Ann Arbor. This project, which DTE began in May and completed in December 2025, represents an investment of more than $3.7 million...
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...
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...
