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We understand our customers and members of the communities we serve are concerned about reliable, safe energy. We recognize that the series of severe storms this summer, paired with the resulting power outages, have created frustration and hardships for our customers. We are committed to improving electric reliability and have started to accelerate infrastructure work across Southeast Michigan including in Southfield.  

​After a recent review of reliability in Southfield, the community experienced outages due to electrical equipment issues heightened by the back-to-back storms that hit Michigan this summer. Here is a look at some of the projects we are currently working on or recently completed in your community.

Actions we’re taking to improve reliability

 Accelerating tree trim efforts in the area

Completing further analysis

Updating and replacing poles, cross arms, installing animal guards and other equipment. We’re also upgrading substation equipment.  

 

Project timeline

The work has started and we expect it to be completed by Dec. 31, 2023.

 

Benefits to community

Improve reliability for about 17,000 customers
in the Southfield area 

             Fewer outages

            Shorter restoration time

Improved resiliency of the electric system during severe weather conditions

 

Southfield reliability improvement updates and other useful information