This week, DTE was at the corner of Cleophus Parkway and Riopelle Avenue in Lincoln Park to install a new smart device on the grid. Working together with our advanced distribution management system, these smart devices, called reclosers, help reduce the frequency and duration of outages in two ways: by pinpointing the area of damage so crews can begin repairs faster and, second, by rerouting power for many customers so their lights stay on while crews are making repairs.
DTE Energy has made a commitment to customers to improve reliability by reducing the frequency and length of power outages. To help deliver on that commitment, DTE is upgrading existing equipment across the region. These efforts include ongoing inspections and improvements to electric lines and infrastructure, with continued work planned to strengthen the system and support more reliable service.
This upgrading work is part of DTE’s plan to build the grid of the future. That plan, now well underway, also includes transitioning to a smart grid, rebuilding significant portions of the grid and continuing to trim trees. Continuing to execute on this work will help DTE reduce outages by 30% while cutting outage duration times in half by the end of 2029.
Explore DTE Energy’s Power Improvements Map to stay informed about reliability improvement work near you.