DTE Energy Achieves Milestone in Electric Reliability
DTE Energy has announced a major milestone in its effort to improve electric reliability for its customers. The company's advanced smart grid technology has prevented over 16,000 power outages throughout its service territory this year alone. This milestone is a key component of DTE's five-year, $10 billion plan to build a more reliable and efficient electric grid, which aims to reduce power outages by 30% and cut outage time in half by 2029.
Key Takeaways:
- DTE's smart grid technology has prevented over 16,000 power outages this year, a significant milestone in its effort to improve electric reliability.
- The company is accelerating the deployment of smart devices, with over 675 new reclosers to be installed by the end of 2025, more than doubling the number of devices since 2023.
- DTE's commitment to reducing outages by 30% and cutting outage time in half by 2029 is part of a broader plan to improve electric reliability.
- The smart grid technology includes Advanced Distribution Management System software, state-of-the-art Systems Operation Center, substation equipment, automated smart devices, smart meters, and more.
- DTE's commitment to fully automating the grid by 2029 will provide improved safety, fewer outages, shorter outages, and quicker restoration.
- The automation program started in 2023 and aims to install over 2,000 new smart devices by the end of 2029.
Statistics:
- Over 16,019 power outages have been prevented since the beginning of the year.
- 675+ new reclosing devices will be installed by the end of this year.
- DTE's electric service territory covers 2.3 million customers in Southeast Michigan.
- The company's $10 billion plan aims to reduce power outages by 30%.
- The plan also aims to cut outage time in half by 2029.
Sources:
- DTE Energy (NYSE:DTE), "DTE Energy Announces Milestone in Electric Reliability with Smart Grid Technology"
- Globe NewsWire, "DTE Energy Announces Milestone in Electric Reliability"