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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 stand in a room with paint cans on the floor and a mini-split ductless heat pump unit on the wall
Posted inCommunity

A $1,700 duplex from the Land Bank is now one of the most energy efficient homes in Detroit

Avatar photo by Tom Perkins March 7, 2024April 2, 2025
Electricity cables covered in ice after frozen rain phenomenon
Posted inAccountability

The battle against Michigan power outages yields little accountability

Avatar photo by Brian Allnutt March 1, 2024February 29, 2024
Posted inAccountability

Who’s behind a ballot initiative to repeal Michigan’s renewable energy siting laws?

Avatar photo by Brian Allnutt February 8, 2024March 18, 2024
Posted inAccountability

Republicans and Democrats want community solar. Why won’t Michigan legislators enable it?

Avatar photo by Brian Allnutt December 6, 2023January 20, 2024
The DTE Energy logo in front of a large office building
Posted inAccountability

State regulators raise DTE customers’ rates, preserve shareholder profits 

Avatar photo by Nina Misuraca Ignaczak December 4, 2023January 19, 2024
Posted inAccountability

Detroit unveils new climate strategy, adopts energy and water benchmarking policy

Avatar photo by Nina Misuraca Ignaczak November 22, 2023January 19, 2024
Posted inAccountability

Duggan shortlists nine neighborhoods to host city-owned solar farms

Avatar photoAvatar photo by Brian Allnutt and Nina Misuraca Ignaczak November 16, 2023January 20, 2024
Posted inVoices

Opinion: Why Michigan’s Clean Energy bill is a really big deal

Avatar photo by Inside Climate News November 9, 2023January 19, 2024
The DTE Energy logo in front of a large office building
Posted inAccountability

DTE to double spending on energy efficiency in low-income areas

by Jena Brooker, BridgeDetroit November 3, 2023January 19, 2024
Posted inAccountability

Where do solar panels go to die?

Avatar photo by Grist October 19, 2023January 19, 2024

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