DTE Energy is investing heavily in smart grid technology as part of its plan to build a more resilient and reliable grid for the future. The company’s goal is to reduce outages by 30% and cut outage duration in half by 2029, and the transition to a smarter grid is at the heart of this effort.
Smart grid technology allows for quicker and more efficient repair processes by remotely isolating damaged areas and rerouting power to customers while repairs are made. Devices like reclosers, located on power poles, help keep power on during repairs, which can be completed within seconds to minutes. This technology also speeds up the process of locating damage areas for field crews, reducing outage duration.
DTE Energy has already installed smart grid devices in many communities across southeast Michigan, with plans to have 10,000 devices in service by 2029. The new operations center, along with the advanced operating system and smart grid devices installed across the region, work together to ensure that customers experience fewer outages and shorter periods without power.
In addition to installing smart grid technology, DTE Energy is also working to upgrade infrastructure, rebuild portions of the grid, and trim trees to improve reliability and reduce outages. Customers can learn more about this work and track progress in their community by visiting empoweringmichigan.com/reliability-improvements or dteenergy.com/power-improvements-map/.
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