by Alina Zhuravel | Dec 7, 2022 | Corktown, Southwest Neighborhoods, Detroit - District 6, Empowering Detroit, Reliability Work Updates, Wayne County
You may have recently noticed overhead crews in Detroit’s Corktown, near West Elizabeth and Brooklyn Streets, assessing a pole for an upcoming crossarm replacement. DTE places a heavy emphasis on upgrading older wooden crossarms with state-of-the-art fiberglass...
by Alina Zhuravel | Dec 5, 2022 | Detroit - District 6, Downtown Midtown Neighborhoods, Empowering Detroit, Reliability Work Updates, Wayne County
DTE crews were out in Detroit’s Cultural Center Historic District, near Woodward and West Warren Avenues, working to stay ahead of the energy consumption curve. Our team determined that an existing cable is no longer qualified for the amperage use of Detroiters today....
by BC Trimble | Dec 5, 2022 | Reliability Work Updates, Wayne County, Westland
DTE crews could be seen working in Westland recently as they worked to upgrade a utility pole for homes near a busy intersection. This work was done near the corner of Joy and Wayne on power lines that run east and west through a nearby neighborhood. The utility pole...
by Alina Zhuravel | Dec 1, 2022 | Reliability Work Updates, Wayne County
Our tree trimming crews recently worked in the backyard of a Detroit home near Woodmont Avenue and Schoolcraft Road in the Grandmont neighborhood. The trimming team cleared off excess tree limbs that could interfere with overhead lines during heavy winds. This reduces...
by Alina Zhuravel | Dec 1, 2022 | Reliability Work Updates, Wayne County
Did you know tree trimmers are vital in helping keep your electricity running smoothly and safely? If tree limbs are left too close to power lines, they can get tangled with electric wires during extreme weather. This may cause power disruptions and unsafe conditions...
