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: Ex-Detroit Riverfront Conservancy CFO loses appeal of prison sentence
Appeals court upholds ex-Detroit Riverfront Conservancy CFO’s 19-year embezzlement sentence, Detroit transfers neighborhood solar projects to DTE, $20-million Brennan Community Center breaks ground at Rouge Park, and more.
Detroit families struggle with $500 utility bills as Michigan designs affordability program
Regulators say low-income households should spend no more than 6% on energy bills.
‘Slap in the face’: Whitmer data center outrage indicates major election year issue
Whitmer’s appearance at Saline Township data center groundbreaking is a “slap in the face” to the community, says U.S. House candidate.
Guide: The future of Michigan’s clean energy law
Michigan’s 2023 Clean Energy and Jobs Act set a goal of 100% renewable electricity by 2040. The November midterm elections could determine whether the state stays on this path.
DTE pays no federal income taxes for 12th straight year despite more than $1.5 billion profit
DTE, which has not paid federal income taxes since 2013, says it receives tax breaks from infrastructure and clean energy investments.
148 Michigan politicians sign ‘no utility money’ pledge
A pledge to refuse campaign contributions from utilities has attracted 148 Michigan elected officials and candidates, signaling growing concern about utility influence over state politics and energy policy.
Voices: Can Michigan’s underground hydrogen save Southwest Detroit from toxic air?
Michigan may be sitting on vast reserves of geologic hydrogen that could replace the metallurgical coke production polluting Southwest Detroit — if the state acts with urgency.
Data center news: Altman visits Saline data center, says it’s ‘huge bet’ on AI
Saline Township data center is “huge bet” on AI, says OpenAI CEO Sam Altman. Oracle co-CEO says the data center’s components could cost an additional $40 billion.
Michigan environmental news: Oakland County challenges DTE’s $474 million rate hike request
Oakland County is the only county challenging DTE’s rate hike request, Michigan’s climate refuge myth crumbles under extreme weather, and the state launches a tool to track harmful algal blooms.
Michigan environmental news: Small fire triggers Fermi 2 shutdown
A small fire at DTE Energy’s Fermi 2 nuclear power plant triggered an emergency shutdown May 18. Plus: Detroit food pantries see demand surge up to 30%, and Michigan bans six invasive plants tied to ecological damage.
Michigan environmental news: Tlaib’s Make DTE Pay Act connects rate hikes, pollution violations
U.S. Rep. Rashida Tlaib’s legislation would double Clean Air Act penalties for investor-owned utilities that seek rate hikes within two years of a violation.
Substation for 1 GW Google data center clears planning commission despite overflow crowd’s objections
Van Buren Township’s planning commission grants preliminary approval for substation serving Google’s planned 1-gigawatt data center Wednesday, despite concerns from overflow crowd about noise, property values, and infrastructure strain.
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