DTE power won't be restored until Wednesday for some in Michigan

Myesha Johnson, The Detroit News on Jul 5, 2026

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Power is not expected to be restored until late Wednesday for some Michigan victims of the extreme weather that left as many as 500,000 without electricity over the July 4 holiday weekend.

DTE Energy, the provider for most of eastern Michigan, estimates that 85% of customers will be restored by end of day Sunday and 95% by the end of Monday. But power is not expected to resume until late Monday for many, with some outages lasting until Tuesday or even into Wednesday.

More than 160,000 DTE Energy customers throughout eastern Michigan remained without power on Sunday morning following severe thunderstorms on Friday. Consumers Energy, which covers most of the western part of the state, had 55,000 remaining without power.

Both utilities offer power outage credits for extended outages. But Detroit U.S. Rep. Rashida Tlaib said the reimbursements don't cover what customers lose in outages. By Monday, "our groceries will be spoiled and out medicines will not be usable. Yet, the Michigan Public Services Commission thinks $25 to $35 reimbursement rate is reasonable. It is not," Tlaib said in a Facebook post.

Tlaib urged people to contact the commission Monday and tell them Michiganians deserve better reimbursement.

Last year, the Michigan Public Services Commission increased the power outage reimbursement rate to $42 per day from $35 in 2023. Before then, customers were eligible only for a one-time $25 reimbursement.

The outage estimates come as new rounds of storms hit Metro Detroit, impacting restoration efforts and prompting a flooding advisory for parts of Wayne and Monroe counties.

The areas where restoration will take longest are sporadic and tend to have the fewest customers. For example, a handful of customers without power along Jefferson Road near Gibraltar in Wayne County are being notified that power may not be restored until 11:30 p.m. Wednesday, according to DTE Energy's website.

More than 180 electricity customers near Armada in northern Macomb County are expected to have power returned by 11:30 p.m. on July 7, according to company estimates. Power there has been off there since 5:02 p.m. July 4, DTE says.

Consumers Energy also shows areas that aren't expected to have power before Wednesday, such as an area north of Adrian, where power to 88 customers remains out due to storm damage.

When will power be restored?

DTE customers can check the status of their outage here.

Consumers Energy customers can check the status of their outage here.

How to get a power outage credit

DTE and Consumers provide customers with bill credits for extended outages. For more information on DTE's program, click here. For more information on Consumers' program, click here.

Utilities warn to stay away from down lines

The utilities ask people to assume downed lines are live and dangerous and remain at least 25 feet away from them or anything in contact with them. The utilities ask those who have power lines affected by a fallen tree or branch to call 911 and then notify them.

Power line issues can be reported to DTE here. Issues can be reported to Consumers here or by calling 800-477-5050.

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