DTE Energy making changes to prevent future power outages

DETROIT – DTE Energy is already preparing for the worst of winter storms.

Local 4's Hank Winchester went on a ride along with crews who explained the major ways they're making improvements. Their main focus is on the reliability of the equipment.

Crews made major changes to the infrastructure, installing new poles and crossbars. They also fixed equipment that's damaged or out of date.

They're working to make improvements to 7,000 square miles in Detroit. DTE said this work will make the infrastructure more durable. DTE is also upgrading its substations, making sure that equipment is in working order.

Watch the video above for the full report.


About the Authors

Hank Winchester is Local 4’s Consumer Investigative Reporter and the head of WDIV’s “Help Me Hank” Consumer Unit. Hank works to solve consumer complaints, reveal important recalls and track down thieves who have ripped off people in our community.

Kayla is a Web Producer for ClickOnDetroit. Before she joined the team in 2018 she worked at WILX in Lansing as a digital producer.

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