Significant technology investments, including a state-of-the-art operations center and advanced operating system, have paved the way for DTE’s transition to a smart grid – one that focuses on automation to isolate outages and provide our field crews with specific...
This is a transformational time for Michigan. From extreme weather becoming the norm to adoption of electric vehicles, the power grid is challenged like never before. DTE is building the grid of the future to meet these challenges. We have already invested more than...
“Cutouts” serve as the unsung heroes of reliability. They are safety devices used to protect electrical equipment and ensure safe energy distribution. They work by disconnecting power in the event of a short circuit to prevent further damage. A recent project in...
DTE is committed to taking a proactive approach to improving our electric grid. One tool our team uses to accomplish this is an “underground fault indicator.” This device takes thermal images of our underground system for the purpose of identifying a potential fault...
Good news for Hartland Township customers as DTE dispatched tree trimming crews throughout the community this week to improve reliability. This crew pictured was working near the corner of M-59 and Andover Boulevard. Our team worked safely and efficiently to remove...
Cold weather and a tough-to-reach job site didn’t keep DTE crews from installing equipment upgrades in Howell this week. Two old utility poles were replaced and upgraded near the corner of Beattie Road and Coon Lake Road just north of Pardee Lake. In addition to two...
