As Michigan's largest utility, DTE Energy's decisions on rates, infrastructure, and the clean energy transition affect millions of residents. We hold the company accountable and track its impact on customers and the climate.
Michigan environmental news: Democrats criticize DTE, MEDC picks on Benson’s transition team
Governor-elect Jocelyn Benson’s transition picks are drawing fire from fellow Democrats over ties to DTE Energy and the MEDC. GLWA says Michigan’s water pipes need billions in repairs. Also in this roundup: a milder winter outlook, new invasive plant rules, and big changes to deer hunting season.
DTE, Consumers Energy sue to block voter-approved Proposal 2 before it takes effect
“There is no evidence of such corruption by Michigan’s utilities—no scandal, no exchange of official acts for money, no examples whatsoever,” lawyers for the utility companies wrote, adding that the coalition of organizations behind the Michiganders for Money out of Politics ballot measure have “regularly opposed Michigan’s utilities” on policy issues.
DTE to sell non-utility business to fund grid upgrades, data center growth
The DTE Vantage sale does not include EES Coke Battery on Zug Island, a facility for which DTE is appealing a $100 million fine for air pollution.
Tell Planet Detroit about your power outage experience
Storms this year left hundreds of thousands of DTE Energy customers in the dark. Planet Detroit wants to hear how outages affected you and your household.
Can DTE build 2 gas plants and still meet Michigan’s 2040 carbon-free goal?
DTE Electric wants to build two gas plants and add carbon capture later to comply with Michigan’s 2040 clean energy law. Critics say the technology is unproven for U.S. power plants and could leave ratepayers with a costly, risky bet.
Michigan voters ban DTE money from state politics: ‘David beat Goliath’
Michigan voters passed Proposal 2, which bans campaign spending from regulated electric and gas utilities and major government contractors. Voters also rejected Proposal 1, a measure to call a constitutional convention.
Voices: Imagine Ann Arbor beats DTE. Why Prop E is worth fighting for.
An energy justice leader who has worked alongside Ann Arbor argues the City Council is giving up too soon on Prop E and public power, and why the fight is worth taking on.
Google data center wins final approval in Wayne County: What residents need to know
How Google’s Van Buren Township data center could impact water resources, air quality, utility bills, neighborhood noise levels, and more.
DTE Energy attacks $100 million fine for Zug Island pollution on appeal, says order for community funds ‘crossed a line’
A federal judge “crossed a line” by extending $20 million in relief to advance air quality improvement projects to “thousands of non-parties … who did not sue” in River Rouge, Ecorse, and the Detroit ZIP code 48217, DTE’s lawyers say.
Google data center secures Van Buren Township approval, with startup expected in late 2027
Van Buren Township residents living near the data center site railed against the project, saying early construction activities are already lowering their quality of life.
Ann Arbor council comes out against public power ballot proposal, says it could cost city $1 billion
Ann Arbor City Council challenges legality of move to create municipal utility. Proposal E supporters say it would improve reliability and affordability, and hasten the transition to renewable energy.
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