The company deployed about 650,000 advanced meters mostly in Oakland County communities.
DTE Energy will commence the deployment of about 120,000 advanced meters this month in Ann Arbor, Ypsilanti and Ypsilanti Township, then move to Ann Arbor Township and Barton Hills in March.
Work will begin in Dexter, Dexter Township and Scio Township in April, and in Saline, Saline Township, Superior Township and Whitmore Lake in May.
The technology provides the backbone for the firm’s smart circuit infrastructure, which will allow electric customers to communicate with the company, provide detailed information about their energy usage and recognize power outages without customer input.
DTE Energy Distribution Operations vice president Vince Dow said the firm’s advanced metering program will provide its customers with new technology that is both safe and secure.
"This technology will allow us to quickly locate and reduce the length of power outages and other problems, virtually eliminate estimated bills through automated meter reading and remotely connect and disconnect service, which means faster, less intrusive service," Dow said.
