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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 West Bloomfield.​

After a recent review of reliability in West Bloomfield, the community experienced outages due to trees interfering with power lines and other electrical equipment. 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 and other equipment 

 

Project timeline

Work has already begun and is expected to be completed by Dec. 31, 2022.

 

Benefits to community

Improve reliability for about 12,000 customers
in West Bloomfield

             Fewer outages

            Shorter restoration time

Improved resiliency of the electric system during severe weather conditions

 

West Bloomfield reliability improvement updates and other useful information