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Planet Detroit is an independent nonprofit local news organization designed to inform you about the environment and public health in Detroit and Michigan. Our Michigan energy coverage focuses on accountability, solutions and community reporting, and we have a deep commitment to engaging with the community. You may also appreciate our coverage of DTE.

Two women wear light blue "People Powered" T-shirts.
Posted inDemocracy

Group behind effort to ban DTE, Consumers political spending lays groundwork

Avatar photo by Brian Allnutt August 18, 2025August 18, 2025

Organizers behind proposed ballot initiative to ban political spending by Michigan utilities hold town halls to educate voters and volunteers.

Chicago resident Sherita Hamlin at home, seated in front of a table with a a laptop computer and a vase of roses with a pen in her hand.
Posted inThe Great Lakes Promise

Great Lakes energy bills are rising: Federal cuts could add to the pain

Avatar photo by Brian Allnutt July 14, 2025July 14, 2025
A sign reading "stop the data center" at the Ypsilanti Township Civic Center.
Posted inNews

Ypsilanti Township residents speak out against University of Michigan’s ‘biggest, baddest’ data center

Avatar photo by Brian Allnutt June 20, 2025June 20, 2025
Two Consumers Energy line workers doing repair work from a bucket lift
Posted inNews

Consumers Energy files $436 million rate hike request: Customer advocate says it’s ‘slap in the face’

Avatar photo by Brian Allnutt June 4, 2025June 4, 2025
DTE Energy
Posted inNews

Could Trump make it easier for DTE to build natural gas plants?

Avatar photo by Brian Allnutt May 13, 2025May 13, 2025
Industrialized Zug Island seen from the Detroit River.
Posted inNews

EPA offers Clean Air Act exemptions from Trump, and one of metro Detroit’s top polluters applies

Avatar photo by Isabelle Tavares May 8, 2025May 9, 2025
Burner on a stovetop
Posted inNews

Natural gas spending will cost Michigan ratepayers, hurt climate goals, report finds

Avatar photo by Brian Allnutt May 7, 2025May 7, 2025
DTE Energy headquarters in downtown Detroit
Posted inAccountability

DTE Energy, Consumers Energy shareholder returns drive up Michigan energy bills: ‘It’s costing consumers so much money’

Avatar photo by Brian Allnutt May 6, 2025May 6, 2025
DTE Energy's coal-fired power plant in Monroe, Michigan.
Posted inNews

Could Trump’s executive orders endanger Michigan’s climate laws?

Avatar photo by Brian Allnutt April 15, 2025April 15, 2025
Electric utility lineman
Posted inNews

Michigan regulators approve $153.8 million Consumers Energy rate hike

Avatar photo by Brian Allnutt March 21, 2025March 21, 2025

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