If you’ve heard reports that there could be blackouts or brownouts during the days of highest demand on the electrical grid this summer, DTE says not to worry.
In a statement to customers, DTE Electric President and Chief Operating Officer Trevor Lauer said that there is plenty of power for the region that DTE covers and that the report from the Midcontinent Independent System Operator actually refers to the whole power grid that contains fifteen states and one Canadian province.
That grid as a whole could have issues, and in response, DTE might have to ask for voluntarily reduced consumption so that DTE can supply for the gaps in the region, but they do not anticipate any forced power outages.
In the letter, Lauer said, “As the largest energy producer in the state of Michigan, DTE has the energy needed to serve our customers – plus reserves – even during the hottest days of summer. We do not expect rolling brownouts or any issues with generating the electricity you need to live your life all summer long.”
Lauer also mentioned that the Blue Water Energy Center power plant in East China will launch in June and will be the cleanest, most efficient natural gas power plant in the United States.
Reporting for WGRT – Jennie McClelland
