Recently, DTE crews were in Saline, at the corner of Knollwood Court and Crestwood Circle, installing a new power pole. New power poles are taller and more durable than older poles, contributing to the resiliency of the grid, especially during severe weather.
Upgrading existing infrastructure is part of DTE’s four-point plan to improve reliability and provide customers with the service they need and deserve. This plan, now well underway, also includes transitioning to a smart grid, rebuilding significant portions of the grid and continuing to trim trees.
DTE is upgrading existing equipment throughout southeast Michigan. Last year, DTE field crews inspected and made upgrades along more than 850 miles of electric lines (longer than the distance between New York City and Chicago) and replaced nearly 3,400 poles. In 2025, DTE plans to make upgrades along 950 miles of electric lines and replace 5,500 poles.
By investing in its system and executing on its four-point plan, DTE is committed to reducing outages by 30% and cutting outage duration times in half by the end of 2029.
To stay informed about ongoing projects you can explore DTE Energy’s Power Improvements Map or visit empoweringmichigan.com