As DTE Energy continues to build a stronger grid, our crews have been busy identifying pieces of equipment ready for upgrade or replacement.
Recently, the team was near Tecumseh, in Macon Township. At the corner of Pennington Road and Britton Highway, they got to work sitting in a new power pole, along with new pole top equipment, such as cross arms and cut outs. Upgrades like these will be instrumental across our service territory. Work at each individual location will help strengthen the overall integrity of the grid. The upgrades will help increase performance for our customers, especially during extreme weather situations.
Upgrading infrastructure is crucial for minimizing outages and enhancing the grid’s resilience and reliability. By modernizing equipment, DTE is fortifying the system and positioning it to handle future energy demands.
DTE is dedicated to constructing a smarter, stronger and more resilient grid to enhance reliability. Our commitment to customers is to reduce power outages by 30% and to cut outage durations in half by 2029.
Upgrading work is part of DTE’s plan to build the grid of the future. That plan, now well underway, includes transitioning to a smart grid, upgrading existing infrastructure, rebuilding significant portions of the grid and trimming trees.
To stay informed about ongoing projects you can explore DTE Energy’s Power Improvements Map or visit empoweringmichigan.com