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Tue, Sep 27

Michigan utilities doubling down on efforts to strengthen grid, reduce prolonged power outages

Will DTE’s $7 billion, 5 year plan and Consumer Energy’s $5.4 billion, 5 year plan improve the reliability of the grid?  After landing fourth nationwide for highest average annual outages and duration of outages, Michigan utilities are eager to harden and upgrade the grid.