Joi Harris

Metro Detroit residents remain frustrated with ongoing power outages from severe storms, as DTE Energy faces criticism over delayed restoration efforts. DTE's CEO Joi Harris acknowledged the challenges, but residents like Julie Neal and Jeanette Kowolski reported repeated delays and hazardous conditions.

Residents in Livonia have been without power for days following a storm that damaged a transformer, with DTE Energy working to restore outages. Affected residents report frustration over delayed repairs and insufficient $42 daily credits to cover expenses like generator fuel and spoiled food.

A power outage caused by Friday's storms left thousands of Metro Detroit seniors without electricity for days, with over 20,000 customers still affected by Tuesday. Seniors reported no contact from DTE Energy despite claims of prioritizing vulnerable customers, leading to concerns about food spoilage and mobility issues in buildings without elevators. DTE cited unexpected storm timing as a challenge in mobilizing crews.

Over 19,000 DTE customers in metro Detroit remain without power on the fifth day of outages caused by severe weather. Residents report financial and health challenges from generator fuel costs, takeout meals, and heat, while DTE has deployed 4,000 workers and aims to restore power by Tuesday night. DTE CEO Joi Harris acknowledged the $42 credit offered to customers is insufficient.

DTE Energy CEO Joi Harris is scheduled to provide an update on power restoration progress on July 7 as thousands of Metro Detroit residents remain without electricity. The press conference is set to begin at 2 p.m. and will be livestreamed.