As part of DTE’s four-prong plan of grid improvement keeping the power on for our customers, teams are strengthening poles to make sure they are strong enough to support the equipment that powers our communities. To do that, we use equipment like what you see below to work on difficult terrain such as concrete.
In Livonia, a utility pole began to lean due to weathering and an unstable base. Our crews used our equipment to strengthen the pole at its base while keeping the power on for our customers. Our underground and overhead crews came together to safely realign the pole and increase its durability for the future.
The hardening of our infrastructure helps keep power on for our customers and reduces the chances of outages in the future. As we continue to improve our infrastructure, we are laser focused on initiatives that provide reliable energy like pole replacement as well as tree trimming.
Upgrading and maintaining our electrical equipment is just one component of our plan to increase reliability for customers. We are also trimming trees, rebuilding older sections of the grid and investing in smart grid technology that allows us to reroute power to customers during an outage.
You may see more of our crews in the coming months as part of our accelerated electric reliability projects in your area, including more tree trimming, maintenance, and infrastructure updates. All these projects are underway to improve your service and reliability in the short and long term.
Make sure to regularly check the Wayne County community page to learn more about what is going on in your neighborhood. You can also follow DTE on Facebook and Twitter for even more updates and information.