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 and to do so, we have started to accelerate infrastructure work across Southeast Michigan including in Westland.
After a recent review of reliability in Westland, 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 Westland area this summer.
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 select circuits and is expected to be completed by November 1, 2021. Additional tree trim work will begin on December 1 and is expected to be finished by March 31, 2022.
DTE field worker installing a new transformer.
Benefits to community
Improve reliability for about 6,135 customers in Westland
Fewer outages
Shorter restoration time
Improved resiliency of the electric system during severe weather conditions
Support future growth in the area
Westland reliability improvement updates and other useful information
- Planting the right tree in the right place can protect power reliability in Westland
- We restore your power first, then restore the energy grid in Westland
- DTE crews perform infrastructure upgrades in Westland neighborhood
- DTE increases tree trim investment by $70 million to improve reliability throughout Westland and Southeast Michigan.
- Answers to your questions about our tree trimming practices.
- Why doesn’t DTE bury all the power lines in Westland? Here’s why.