Have you seen DTE crews working on the overhead lines in the Armada and Richmond areas? Since the start of the year, we’ve been upgrading the overhead infrastructure that delivers power to these communities. This work is part of our four-point plan to improve electric...
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 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,...
