Tree trimming is an essential part of the DTE four-point plan to improve electrical reliability for our customers. Downed tree branches account for nearly two-thirds of the time that customers are without power, so proactively trimming trees helps prevent power...
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...
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...
Oak Park residents may have noticed tree trimming crews around their community recently. Our team trimmed overgrown branches in neighborhood streets, near Pearson and Parklawn streets, and made assessments for future tree trimming work to be done in this area. This...
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...