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...
As we continue our four-point plan to improve the DTE grid, you will see more equipment upgrades happening in your area, including crossarm replacements. Our crews were recently in Clinton Township performing such work and were faced with multiple ways to replace a...
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...
You may be familiar with the many generations of iPhones, but what about generations of transformers? Just as our cell phone technology evolves over time, so does our electrical equipment. DTE regularly upgrades infrastructure to ensure homes and businesses are...
You may have read our previous stories about DTE crews working underground to update or repair the electric grid. These provide a broad overview on how our crew safely and efficiently gets the job done. However, this process is far from simple. First, DTE crews...
Dec. 7, 2022 The final month of 2022 has already been a busy one for extensive tree trimming along DTE electric right of way areas in Clinton Township. Here’s a brief update to highlight the progress for DTE and its contract partners. Good overall weather has been a...
