DTE Energy is committed to providing our customers with the power they need and the reliability they deserve. To support that commitment, DTE crews have been working at a substation in Armada, Michigan, replacing an out-of-commission transformer. The replacement is...
DTE crews were recently in Springfield to replace an old, weathered power pole that snapped at its base. The pole weakened from years of harsh weather conditions and decay caused by moisture… Weathering like this can even cause some poles to lean, as you can see...
Electricity is at the center of almost everything we do. From steaming our favorite shows to cooking dinner for our loved ones to lighting the businesses that serve as the backbone of our communities, electricity powers our lives. DTE Energy is working to ensure...
Cross arms are essential components of power line infrastructure. They are horizontal beams that are attached to utility poles and support electrical conductors. Over time, cross arms can become infected with fungi or infested by insects, leading to splintering,...
Electricity may power our lives, but what happens when it goes “rogue?” Enter the unsung hero of the electrical world: Fuse cutouts. Fuse cutouts are devices that control the flow of electricity in power systems. They serve as the first line of defense against power...
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...
