We understand that our customers and members of the communities we serve are concerned about receiving reliable and safe energy. This summer we’ve been hit with a series of severe storms that have resulted in power outages, frustration and unacceptable hardships for our customers. We are committed to improving our electric reliability. To do so, we have started to accelerate infrastructure work across Southeast Michigan including in Wayne.
After a recent review of reliability in Wayne, the community experienced outages due to trees interfering with power lines and other electrical equipment. These tree-related outages were heightened by the constant severe weather that has impacted the Wayne area this summer. In addition, one circuit in Wayne experienced outages due to failed equipment caused by a change in customer energy demand. The equipment was replaced and there is a plan set to mitigate these types of outages in the future.
Actions we’re taking to improve reliability
Accelerating tree trim efforts in the area
Completing further analysis
Updating and replacing poles, cross arms and other equipment as needed
Project timeline
Work has already begun on several Wayne circuits and the majority of work is expected to be completed by Nov. 1, 2021. Additional tree trimming will begin on Dec. 1 and is expected to be finished by March 31, 2022.
Benefits to community
Improve reliability for about 9,200 customers in Wayne
Fewer outages
Shorter restoration time
Improved resiliency of the electric system during severe weather conditions
Support future growth in the area
Wayne reliability improvement updates and other useful information
- Planting the right tree in the right place can protect power reliability in Wayne
- A new utility pole means better reliability in Wayne
- We restore your power first, then we restore our energy grid in Wayne
- DTE increases tree trim investment by $70 million to improve reliability throughout Wayne and Southeast Michigan.
- Answers to your questions about our tree trimming practices.
- Why doesn’t DTE bury all the power lines in Wayne? Here’s why.