DTE Energy Announces The Construction Of 3 New Electric Substations As Part Of The Co's Commitment To Reducing Power Outage Frequency By 30% While Cutting Outage Time In Half By 2029; New Substations Will Be In Northville Township, Pontiac And Shelby Township And Represent A Total Investment Of More Than $100M

DTE Energy (NYSE:DTE) today announced the construction of three new electric substations as part of the company's ongoing commitment to reducing power outage frequency by 30% while cutting outage time in half by 2029.

The new substations will be in Northville Township, Pontiac and Shelby Township and represent a total investment of more than $100 million.

"We're not just building for today — we're building the grid of the future to meet the evolving needs of our customers and communities for decades to come," Matt Paul, president and chief operating officer, DTE Electric, said. "These new substations represent a major investment in our system that will improve reliability, while increasing capacity to support growth, economic development and a more electrified future, including electric vehicles."

Substations are critical parts of the electric grid that adjust voltage levels coming from power plants to distribute electricity safely and efficiently to homes and businesses. The substation construction is part of DTE's broader grid investment strategy that includes transitioning to a smart grid, upgrading existing infrastructure, rebuilding significant portions of the grid and trimming trees.