by Alina Zhuravel | May 26, 2022 | Reliability Work Updates, Wayne County, Westland
DTE crews installed six new utility poles in a neighborhood near South Crown and South Berry Streets. These poles are more dependable against heavy winds, reducing the chances of weather-related power disruptions. The installations will replace older worn-down poles,...
by Alina Zhuravel | May 18, 2022 | Reliability Work Updates, Wayne County, Westland
Tree trimmers were at Palmer Road and South Crown Street clearing the way for a pole replacement. Crews cut off branches that would interfere with the new pole installation. This not only allows DTE to safely enhance the overhead system, but also ensures that branches...
by Alina Zhuravel | May 10, 2022 | Reliability Work Updates, Wayne County, Westland
You may have noticed tree trimmers in your neighborhood near Oregon Avenue and Cottrill Lane. Crews sawed off overgrown branches that may interfere with overhead lines during heavy winds. This work not only reduces the risk of power outages, but also allows DTE to...
by Alina Zhuravel | May 10, 2022 | Reliability Work Updates, Wayne County, Westland
DTE is making about 30 overhead system upgrades to a circuit in South Westland. One of the upgrades occurred near Palmer Road and Cottrill Lane. Overhead crews installed a new pole to the circuit, replacing an older worn pole. This improves the durability of system...
by BC Trimble | May 2, 2022 | Reliability Work Updates, Wayne County, Westland
You may, at some point, have read a reliability update or heard a DTE line worker in your area mention a ‘buck pole’ and it went right over your head. Here’s a little crash course to explain this phrasing and, more importantly, how these poles provide...
by BC Trimble | Apr 19, 2022 | Reliability Work Updates, Wayne County, Westland
With the unpredictable storm season approaching, we recently posed a simple question to our DTE field teams: What is one of the most unpredictable things you’ve experienced serving customers? Their answers were testament to our team’s dedication to serving you. Rob,...