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DTE restores power to more than 99% of Metro Detroit. Now they prepare for tonight’s storms
By Demond Fernandez, Richard Estrada at WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News
· July 9, 2026
· 2 min read
DTE Energy says its crews continue making progress restoring power across Metro Detroit , and with more storms expected tonight, the company says teams are positioned to respond to any new outages.As of the latest update on DTE’s outage map on Thursday afternoon, the utility reports that more than...
Key takeaway As of the latest update on DTE’s outage map on Thursday afternoon, the utility reports that more than 99% of customers have electricity back, but just under 2,000 customers were still without power.
Why this matters in The Detroit
The restoration of power to more than 99% of Metro Detroit's customers is a welcome relief, especially for small businesses like Woodward Coin Laundry that rely on a steady supply of electricity to serve their communities. The laundromat's experience, with multiple visits from subcontractors who couldn't complete the work without DTE crews, highlights the complexities of restoring power in a densely populated urban area. As the region prepares for another round of storms, DTE's deployment of 4,000 team members to respond to potential outages is a crucial step in minimizing disruptions to daily life. For customers like Sheila Andrews, who depend on the laundromat for essential services, the return of power is a vital lifeline, especially during hot summer months. With many of the laundromat's customers being seniors and people on fixed incomes, the impact of prolonged outages can be particularly severe, making DTE's efforts to restore power all the more critical.
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Category: business ·
Published: July 9, 2026 ·
Source: WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News ·
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What is this story about? DTE Energy says its crews continue making progress restoring power across Metro Detroit, and with more storms expected tonight, the company says teams are positioned to respond to any new outages.As of the latest update on DTE’s outage map on Thursday afternoon, the utility reports that more than...
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