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The DTE plan: Building the grid of the future

The DTE plan: Building the grid of the future

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...
How underground fault indicators improve your electrical reliability

How underground fault indicators improve your electrical reliability

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...
How second-generation transformers improve your reliability

How second-generation transformers improve your reliability

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...
How DTE crews locate underground cable faults to improve reliability

How DTE crews locate underground cable faults to improve reliability

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...