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.
Michiganders for Money Out Of Politics faces final hurdles: Lawsuit, Legislature
A lawsuit and possible legislative action could keep the Michiganders for Money Out Of Politics measure off the November ballot.
State canvassers approve Michiganders for Money Out Of Politics ballot language
Michiganders for Money Out of Politics co-chair praises decision to leave petition language largely unchanged.
Michigan regulators ask lawmakers to end annual rate hikes, change how DTE, Consumers make money
Michigan’s utility regulator says ending yearly rate increases and changing how utilities earn profit would do more for household energy bills than anything the commission can do on its own.
Environmental groups, Nessel make arguments in appeal of DTE Energy’s Saline Township data center contracts
Nessel has lobbied for a contested case proceeding since the data centers contracts first came under the consideration of Michigan regulators.
El-Sayed, Stevens debate climate, health care questions ahead of Democratic Senate primary
Whether Haley Stevens or Abdul El-Sayed wins the Democratic Senate primary, a political consultant tells Planet Detroit the general election will likely be decided by “base partisanship.”
Michiganders for Money Out Of Politics ballot drive clears signature hurdle
A ballot initiative that would ban utilities and government contractors from making campaign contributions narrowly clears a signature challenge Friday, advancing one step closer to Michigan’s November ballot.
Blowback from latest DTE outage surfaces on midterm campaign trail
Candidates call for accountability from DTE following the Fourth of July weekend outage, and boost efforts to freeze rate hikes, end utility political spending, and increase outage credits.
Michigan environmental news: Environmental group slams Line 5 tunnel permit decisions
State agencies approve permits for Enbridge’s Line 5 tunnel project, Detroit announces a major sewer repair program, and regulators investigate utilities over widespread power outages.
VOICES: Wildfire smoke exposes a hard truth — why staying indoors isn’t enough in Michigan
Public health officials tell us to stay inside. But as wildfire smoke, extreme heat, and power outages pile up in Michigan, the buildings we shelter in need to catch up.
Federal judge to DTE: No delays for Clean Air Act compliance on Zug Island
DTE is appealing a $100-million judgment over sulfur dioxide pollution from its Zug Island subsidiary.
Michigan environmental news: Parasite outbreak tops 1,250 cases, officials investigate produce
Officials are urging caution with raspberries, bagged lettuce, cilantro, basil, and green onions, recommending thorough washing, cooking, or choosing frozen or cooked alternatives where possible.
Guide: How Michigan’s process for setting DTE, Consumers rates factors into midterms
In general, Michigan electric utilities struggle with their infrastructure for the same reason water systems have – fewer customers paying to maintain a grid built for far more of them, according to the MPSC.
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