As part of DTE’s four-prong plan of grid improvement keeping the power on for our customers, teams are strengthening poles to make sure they are strong enough to support the equipment that powers our communities. To do that, we use equipment like what you see below to...
DTE crews installed six new utility poles in a neighborhood near South Crown and South Berry Streets. These poles are more dependable against heavy winds, reducing the chances of weather-related power disruptions. The installations will replace older worn-down poles,...
DTE is making about 30 overhead system upgrades to a circuit in South Westland. One of the upgrades occurred near Palmer Road and Cottrill Lane. Overhead crews installed a new pole to the circuit, replacing an older worn pole. This improves the durability of system...
Utility poles are a very common sight throughout Michigan and most parts of the world. You see them every time you go outside. Just in our service territory alone, we have more than one million poles helping us distribute electricity to nearby buildings and homes. But...