DTE Energy 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.
As our work continues to build a stronger grid, crews have been working in Detroit to help achieve this goal. At the corner of Brooklyn and Elizabeth in the historic Corktown neighborhood, crews were installing three new overhead wires onto existing poles. To do this, they first extended cross arms on the poles so that they could move existing wires out of place. This ensured that customers in the area did not lose power while their new primary wires were being installed.
Those new wires will feed into existing underground infrastructure. These two systems work in tandem to provide better reliability for the increased demand in the area. This new equipment will also perform better during extreme weather situations.
These infrastructure upgrades are essential to our mission of reducing outages. Updating equipment is a key aspect of our strategy to create a more resilient and dependable grid. DTE is dedicated to these efforts, not only to enhance reliability but also to meeting the increasing demand for electricity in the coming years.
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