Consumers Energy replacing 8 miles of pipeline through Oakland and Macomb counties
Goats provide lawn maintenance for DTE, keeping invasive species at bay
In Shelby Township DTE Energy hired a herd of workers to help clear an invasive species and overgrowth.
(FOX 2) - Consumers Energy is preparing for a major infrastructure project in metro Detroit that will replace large pipelines that carry natural gas.
The project will span through Royal Oak, Madison Heights, Clawson, and Warren.
Big picture view:
Southeast Michigan's gas utility that provides energy for heating millions of homes is preparing a large replacement of pipelines through Metro Detroit.
The $182-million project will replace a 24-inch steel pipeline that transports fuel to 800,000 homes.
The work will take place in two-mile segments, with the first section getting switched in 2026. The four-year project will be completed in 2029. Work will begin each year in the spring and end before winter.
However, pre-construction work setting up the work will start in 2025.
DTE hires goat crew to maintain grounds at service station in Shelby Township
DTE Energy hired a herd to help with invasive species and overgrowth management in Shelby Township.
Dig deeper:
The pipelines span both Oakland and Macomb counties, starting in Warren and spanning Madison Heights, Royal Oak, and Clawson.
The infrastructure dates back to the 1950s.
Map of Consumers Energy infrastructure replacement
The Source: Consumers Energy