DTE Energy’s smart grid technology prevented nearly 5,000 customer power interruptions and 1.8 million outage minutes for customers so far in 2024
August 22 2024 - 1:29PM
DTE Energy (NYSE:DTE) today announced a significant milestone in
its commitment to improving energy reliability for its customers.
Through the implementation of smart grid technology, DTE has
prevented nearly
5,000 power interruptions and more than
1.8 million minutes without power for customers so far in
2024.
“We're dedicated to reducing power outages by 30% while cutting
outage durations in half by 2029 — and smart technology is a
critical investment to help us reach that goal," Matt Paul,
president, DTE Electric, said. “Accelerating our transition to a
smart grid is a game changer for our customers, and we’re already
seeing positive results. We’re creating a resilient energy system
that adapts in real-time to keep power flowing and the lights on
for homes and businesses."
DTE is committed to fully automating the grid by 2029, which
will provide the following benefits:
- Improved
safety: Smart grid technology can automatically detect and
deenergize downed wires, helping to keep more people safe.
- Fewer
outages: Intelligent devices are also designed to isolate areas
of damage and reroute power for many customers, so the lights stay
on while crews make repairs.
- Shorter outages
and quicker restoration: Smart grid devices quickly pinpoint
the damage location, so crews can arrive on-site faster and begin
making repairs.
DTE’s smart grid is an interconnected system that includes the
company’s Advanced Distribution Management System software,
state-of-the-art Systems Operation Center, substation equipment,
automated reclosers, smart meters and more. All this technology
allows the company to remotely monitor, operate and control the
grid across the communities that DTE serves, minimizing disruptions
and keeping the power on for many customers.
Transitioning to a smart grid is just one part of DTE’s broader
plan to build the grid of the future, which also includes
upgrading existing infrastructure, rebuilding significant portions
of the grid and trimming trees. For more information on DTE's smart
grid technology and other power improvements, visit
empoweringmichigan.com.
About DTE Energy
DTE Energy (NYSE:DTE) is a Detroit-based diversified energy
company involved in the development and management of
energy-related businesses and services nationwide. Its operating
units include an electric company serving 2.3 million customers in
Southeast Michigan and a natural gas company serving 1.3 million
customers across Michigan. The DTE portfolio also includes energy
businesses focused on custom energy solutions, renewable energy
generation, and energy marketing and trading. DTE has continued to
accelerate its carbon reduction goals to meet aggressive targets
and is committed to serving with its energy through volunteerism,
education and employment initiatives, philanthropy, emission
reductions and economic progress. Information about DTE is
available
at dteenergy.com, empoweringmichigan.com, twitter.com/dte_energy and
facebook.com/dteenergy.
Amanda Fischer
DTE Energy
313.235.5555
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