DTE crews were at work in Howell last week replacing an old utility pole and framing it with upgraded connectors, cabling and a transformer. This work was done on Dorr Rd. just off of Grand River in a customer’s backyard and will improve the service for several homes...
Good news, Lyon Township! Our crews were in your community last week improving your service. A team was dispatched to the corner of Silverside and Doane next to Green Oak Lake to upgrade three 100-amp switches known as cutouts. Cutouts act like a fuse and open when...
A neighborhood in Howell might have had a half foot of snow on the ground, but DTE crews worked last week to get these customers ready for summer. Our overhead crews installed a new capacitor on a utility pole along Caledonia St. near Northwest Elementary School. A...
When it comes to powering the community, we are quick to think about overhead linemen up in bucket trucks working on utility poles in the air. These roles are vital in making sure your power stays on, but there are also many less-visible jobs that are just as...
This story is the fourth and final part of our tree trimming 101 series. Tree trimming is not only healthy for the trees, but it also helps ensure DTE can safely and reliably deliver power to customers in the area. There is a certain standard that has to be met when...
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...