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DTE seeks $163 million gas rate hike as heating help dwindles

by Brian Allnutt November 13, 2025November 13, 2025

DTE’s rate hike request comes as Trump administration puts the future of federal dollars for utility customers in doubt.

Consumers Energy truck with orange cones

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Michigan regulators move to protect Consumers Energy customers from some data center costs

by Brian Allnutt November 6, 2025November 10, 2025

Data Centers

$7 billion Saline Township data center reignites concern over Michigan climate plan ‘off ramp’

by Brian Allnutt November 6, 2025November 6, 2025

A digital thermostat set to 67 degrees mounted on a wall.

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How government shutdown could add to strain on Michigan ratepayers

by Brian Allnutt October 30, 2025November 13, 2025

Michelle Martinez, director of the University of Michigan’s Tishman Center for Social Justice and the Environment, speaks into a bullhorn.

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Michigan utility customers need protection from data center costs, demonstrators say

by Brian Allnutt October 27, 2025October 27, 2025

A person's hand holds a toothbrush under a running faucet.

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Wyandotte officials vote against restoring fluoride to drinking water: ‘I have my reasons why’

by Brian Allnutt October 22, 2025October 22, 2025

"You Can't Drink Data" yard sign in Ypsilanti on Oct. 21, 2025.

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Ypsilanti City Council calls for halt to University of Michigan data center project

by Brian Allnutt October 21, 2025October 21, 2025

Power lines and agricultural silos on Saline Township data center site.

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Saline Township settles with data center developer: ‘Lesser of two evils’

by Brian Allnutt October 21, 2025October 21, 2025

High-voltage transmission lines provide electricity to data centers in Ashburn in Loudon County, Virginia.

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Consumers Energy case sheds light on how Michigan data centers could hike your power bill

by Brian Allnutt October 16, 2025October 16, 2025

A view of the Wayne Disposal facility in Van Buren Township from Willow Run Airport.

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Wayne Disposal fails to loosen court order blocking Manhattan Project waste shipments

by Brian Allnutt October 15, 2025October 15, 2025

Author Archives: Brian Allnutt

DTE seeks $163 million gas rate hike as heating help dwindles

Michigan regulators move to protect Consumers Energy customers from some data center costs

$7 billion Saline Township data center reignites concern over Michigan climate plan ‘off ramp’

How government shutdown could add to strain on Michigan ratepayers

Michigan utility customers need protection from data center costs, demonstrators say

Wyandotte officials vote against restoring fluoride to drinking water: ‘I have my reasons why’

Ypsilanti City Council calls for halt to University of Michigan data center project

Consumers Energy case sheds light on how Michigan data centers could hike your power bill

Wayne Disposal fails to loosen court order blocking Manhattan Project waste shipments

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