DTE Energy upgraded more than 2,100 miles of natural gas infrastructure over last five years
Michigan’s DTE Energy recently announced that it has upgraded more than 2,100 miles of gas lines as well as installed thousands of advanced meters through its Gas Renewal Program, over the last five years.
“When you buy a car or truck, you maintain it to get the most of your investment,” Mark Stiers, president and chief operating officer of DTE Gas, said. “The same is true of our natural gas infrastructure that’s served our customers very well. We diligently monitor and maintain our delivery system and make repairs when necessary. At some point, however, we need to replace sections of our system to ensure the reliable and cost-effective delivery of energy to homes and businesses every day.”
In 2017, DTE’s gas utility installed approximately, 165 miles of new main line, 330 miles of service lines, and 20,000 advanced meters. It also added 72,000 meters for customers in Grand Rapids and more than a mile of new main in Petoskey to serve the growing population in southern Emmet County.
“These infrastructure investments not only keep natural gas delivery reliable, they are also beneficial to local economies,” Stiers said. “Overall, the effort employs more than 300 people – either directly by DTE or though Michigan-based companies – and invests $60 million in contractors, engineers and restoration teams.”
