COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) – Consumers Energy is increasing efforts to enhance the reliability of electric service in the final stretch of the year. Crews and contractors are already working in neighborhoods during extended hours including evenings, and weekends as part of an accelerated maintenance and infrastructure improvement program.
To support this ramp-up, Consumers Energy is also increasing resources and working hours, allowing more hands on deck to complete essential upgrades faster and more efficiently.
The work includes, Upgrading poles, lines, and transformers, Proactive tree trimming near power lines, Replacing equipment nearing the end of its service life, and Installing smart grid technology to reduce outage times.
While crews are on site, traffic may be briefly affected and residents may hear work-related noise outside of typical business hours. All workers and contractors will have clearly marked vehicles and identification.
The expanded schedule will allow more projects to be completed in less time, helping to prevent outages and service disruptions during the harshest months of the year.
In 2024, Consumers Energy carried out over 1,350 major upgrades and cleared trees and branches along 7,000 miles of electric lines last year. With the increased efforts in the last part of the year, Consumers says they are on track to surpass last year’s numbers.
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now the have another excuse to raise our rates.