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Trenton, Wayne County

Utilities in Trenton

DTE Energy for electricity and DTE Energy for natural gas, from the state's service maps, and the Trenton water office. Save these numbers before move-in day.

Who to call Emergency numbers
  • From the state's service maps
  • Outage and gas leak lines
  • Each town's water office

Who to call

Who serves Trenton

Electric and gas shares are the part of Trenton's land inside each company's territory on the state's maps. Where two companies each cover most of the town, the address decides: enter it on the company's start-service page.

Electricity Company DTE Energy. Covers all of Trenton. What to know Main line 800-477-4747, dteenergy.com
Natural gas Company DTE Energy. Covers all of Trenton. What to know Main line 800-477-4747, dteenergy.com
Water and sewer Company Trenton City Hall, 2800 3rd St, (734) 675-6500 What to know Water is billed by the town: ask it to open or move your account. Many towns buy their water from the Great Lakes Water Authority; some homes in rural townships use private wells.
Complaints Company Michigan Public Service Commission, 1-800-292-9555 What to know For gas and electric problems the utility has not fixed.

Moving day plan

How to set up utilities when you move to Trenton

  1. 1

    Two to three weeks out: electric

    Start or transfer service with DTE Energy using your new address and move-in date.

  2. 2

    Two to three weeks out: gas

    Start gas service with DTE Energy. If two companies cover your town, the company's start-service page tells you which one serves the address.

  3. 3

    Two weeks out: water and trash

    Call the city or township to open a water account and ask about trash and recycling days.

  4. 4

    Two weeks out: internet

    Compare the cable, fiber and wireless providers that serve the exact address and book installation.

  5. 5

    Move-in day: read the meters

    Photograph the electric, gas and water meters so the first bill starts at the right reading.

  6. 6

    First week: check the systems

    Test the furnace, water heater, sump pump and electric panel, and book a pro for anything that looks off.

Emergencies

Utility emergency lines

  • Smell gas (DTE Energy): leave the building right away, call 911 from outside, then the 24-hour gas leak line at (800) 947-5000.
  • Power out or a line down (DTE Energy): call (800) 477-4747. Stay at least 25 feet from downed lines and anything touching them.
  • Water main break or sewer backup: call your city or township water department (Detroit: the Detroit Water and Sewerage Department, 313-267-8000).
  • Before you dig: call 811 so MISS DIG can have underground lines marked.

Lower your bills

Cut utility costs in an older home

The typical home in Trenton was built around 1960, and 50% of homes went up before 1960 (Census ACS 2020-2024), long before modern insulation and air sealing. A home energy audit shows where heat escapes; attic insulation, air sealing and a smart thermostat are the usual first fixes.

If a bill is hard to pay, DTE Energy and Consumers Energy list payment plans and assistance on their sites, and dialing 211 reaches Michigan 211 for local help.

Local pros

Plumbers, electricians and HVAC pros in Trenton

Water heaters

Repair or replace a tank or tankless water heater.

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Sump pumps

Keep the basement dry through spring storms.

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Panel upgrades

More capacity for modern appliances and EV chargers.

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Furnaces and AC

Installation, replacement and tune-ups.

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Utilities in nearby towns

Questions about utilities in Trenton

4 questions

Who provides electricity in Trenton?
DTE Energy, on the Michigan Public Service Commission's service maps.
Who provides natural gas in Trenton?
DTE Energy.
Who do I call for water in Trenton?
Trenton City Hall, 2800 3rd St, (734) 675-6500. The town opens and moves water accounts.
What county is Trenton in?
Trenton is in Wayne County, Michigan.

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Sources

Updated October 2026. Rules and procedures change; confirm with the responsible office before a decision.

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