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DTE Energy says it will file for another electric rate increase in Michigan, around April 27, after a $242 million hike was approved, prompting criticism from the attorney general who argues frequent rate cases burden customers; DTE contends investments have improved reliability and that bills are relatively low, with any adjustment not taking effect until 2027 under the current process.
A winter storm with high winds, rain, and snow is causing power outages across Southeast Michigan, with over 1,000 outages reported by DTE Energy as of Sunday night, prompting safety warnings and outage tracking.
A shuttered power plant near Detroit was demolished using explosives, creating rubble, dust, and flames. The Trenton Channel Power Plant, retired in 2022, is being replaced by a battery storage facility set to be the largest in the Great Lakes by 2026, capable of powering 40,000 homes.
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel plans to intervene in DTE Energy's $456 million rate hike request, criticizing it as "absurd" and questioning the need for such a substantial increase. DTE argues the hike is necessary for grid improvements and service reliability, but Nessel's office contends that the company has failed to justify previous cost increases. The Michigan Public Service Commission will consider the request, with a history of approving lower rate increases than initially sought by utilities.
The Michigan Public Service Commission has approved a $368 million electric rate increase for DTE Energy customers, which is about 60% of what the utility initially requested. The increase will cost the average residential customer about $6.51 more per month on their electricity bill. DTE argued that the impact to customers' bills will be offset by other recent cost savings realized by the company. The rate hike is aimed at improving grid reliability and reducing outages in the state. The approved rates will be effective from December 15 for DTE's 2.3 million electricity customers in southeast Michigan and the Thumb area.
DTE Energy, a major electricity provider in southeast Michigan, has announced that it will no longer automatically enroll customers in its paperless billing program. The company had previously implemented a pilot program in 2019 where customers would be automatically enrolled in eBill after opening an email from the utility, regardless of their preference for paper bills. The decision to reverse this policy comes after mixed customer reactions and a request from the Michigan Attorney General for an investigation. DTE will also reimburse customers who incurred late fees due to the switch from paper to digital billing. The eBill program aims to reduce paper usage and billing costs.
Over 150,000 customers of DTE Energy and Consumers Energy in Michigan are still without power after severe thunderstorms and tornadoes caused widespread outages. Both companies are working to restore power, with DTE expecting to have all outages restored by the end of Sunday and Consumers Energy aiming to do the same with the help of crews from other states. Customers are urged to stay away from downed power lines and report any hazards to the authorities.
More than 147,000 DTE Energy customers in Southeast Michigan were without power following severe storms. The utility company expects to restore power to about 80% of affected customers by Saturday, with the remainder restored by Sunday. Additional crews have been recruited to expedite repairs. The outages were widespread throughout Metro Detroit, with significant clusters in Detroit, Wayne County, and Oakland County. Residents are urged to stay away from downed power lines and flooded areas.
Tens of thousands of residents in Southeast Michigan have lost power due to high winds. To check the DTE Energy outage map, visit their website or use the DTE Energy app. Safety tips include staying away from downed power lines and metal fences, not crossing yellow barrier tape, and avoiding driving over downed power lines. Contact with any energized power line can be fatal.
Over 60,000 utility customers in Michigan, mostly on the southeast side, remain without power after a powerful thunderstorm brought strong winds, rain, and hail as big as tennis balls. DTE Energy expects to restore power to 80% of affected customers by the end of Friday. The storm caused widespread outages, with the highest number of outages reported in Oakland, Wayne, and Macomb counties. Consumers Energy also reported some outages in other parts of Michigan.
DTE Energy, a Detroit-based utility company, has announced a clean energy plan that includes accelerating the retirement of its coal-fired Monroe Power Plant from 2035 to 2032, resulting in an 85% reduction in carbon emissions nine years earlier than planned. The plan involves investments in Michigan-made solar and wind energy, the development of energy storage, and the early retirement of coal plants. DTE expects to drive $11 billion of investments in the clean energy sector over the next decade. The plan will also reduce future costs for customers by $2.5 billion.
Strong winds caused damage to trees and power lines in Macomb County, Michigan, resulting in power outages for over 8,400 customers. The most affected areas were New Baltimore and Shelby Township, with around 1,000 outages each. No injuries or structural damage were reported, but the outages persisted into Wednesday. More storms are forecasted for the area, with excessive rainfall and flooding being the primary concerns.
Several businesses and homes in downtown Ann Arbor, Michigan, are still without power days after a weekend storm. Owners and residents are urging patience as they deal with the aftermath. The power outage has resulted in significant financial losses for businesses, including The Original Cottage Inn, which had to throw away $15,000 worth of food. Approximately 2,300 residents in Washtenaw County are still without power, down from nearly 11,000 on Monday. DTE Energy has attributed the outage to wind damage and expects 95% of customers to have power restored by Tuesday evening.
Over 80,000 customers in Michigan are without power after a severe thunderstorm hit the state, with the majority of outages in southeast Michigan. DTE Energy reported 75,000 customers without power, while Consumers Energy reported 5,800 without power. The National Weather Service expects thunderstorms on Monday but they are not expected to be severe.
A severe thunderstorm caused power outages for nearly 80,000 homes in Michigan on Sunday evening, with DTE Energy and Consumers Energy reporting 74,000 and 6,000 customers without electricity, respectively. The storm brought high winds of up to 65 mph, taking down trees, branches, and power lines. More storms are expected on Monday, which could complicate repairs, but the skies should clear by Tuesday.