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Michigan regulators approved DTE Energy's contract to power a large AI-focused data center in Saline Township, despite public opposition and concerns over environmental and energy impacts, with the project expected to create jobs and boost the local economy.
Heavy snow and winds in Michigan have caused power outages for over 10,000 Consumers Energy customers, with additional outages reported in various areas including Grand Rapids and Holt. Lansing BWL and DTE customers are also affected, with more outages expected as the winter storm continues.
A DTE contractor died after coming into contact with live equipment while working in Detroit. The contractor's employer is informing his family and colleagues and asking for privacy. DTE expressed condolences and support for the victim's loved ones.
DTE and Consumers Energy will have a summer rate increase depending on the time of day, with higher rates in effect between 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. for DTE customers and 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. for Consumers Energy customers, Monday through Friday, June through September. This comes after DTE's poor performance during winter storms and a move by environmental justice and civil rights groups to lobby state representatives for better utility performance. In addition to the summer rate increase, DTE is asking for an overall rate increase of $619 million.
Consumers Energy and DTE have increased their electricity rates during peak hours of the day, with Consumers increasing its price per kWh by 1.5 times during weekdays from 2-7 p.m. and DTE increasing its price per kWh from 16.75 cents to 20.98 cents during weekdays from 3-7 p.m. This is the first summer that DTE has implemented peak hour pricing, following the Michigan Public Service Commission's order to implement time-based pricing.
Starting June 1, DTE and Consumers Energy will have a summer rate increase depending on the time of day, with higher rates in effect between 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. for DTE customers and 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. for Consumers Energy customers, Monday through Friday, June through September. This comes as DTE was asking the Michigan Public Service Commission to allow an overall rate increase of $619 million. Environmental justice and civil rights groups are urging customers to lobby their state representatives for better performance and lower rates.
DTE and Consumers Energy customers in Michigan will face higher electricity rates during peak hours this summer, as part of a new pricing mechanism known as "time of use" rates. The rates, which started on June 1 and last until the end of September, will make it more expensive to use electricity during the late afternoon and early evening hours. Customers are encouraged to reduce electricity use during peak hours or shift use to mornings, nights, and weekends to save money.
A wind advisory has been issued for Metro Detroit until midnight due to winds ranging between 20 and 30 m.p.h. and gusts of 45 to 50 m.p.h. Thousands in southeast Michigan are currently without power due to the high winds, impacting cities all over the region including Detroit, Dearborn, Ferndale, Westland, Taylor and more. DTE outage map is tracking and updating power outages in the area.