Michigan regulators release plan to link utility profits with performance
DTE and Consumers would pay more for lengthy and frequent outages, but critics say proposed disincentives are too weak to be effective.
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New settlement agreement aims to put spotlight on DTE-linked dark money
A first-of-its-kind provision included in a DTE Energy regulatory case could shine a light on some of the company’s contributions to dark money nonprofits belonging to state politicians or political entities.
DTE is municipal power lobby’s ‘greatest advocate’, backer says after outage
Membership in Ann Arbor for Public Power doubled after last week’s outage, but the path to municipalization promises to be a tough one.
Blackouts and generators add to Michigan’s air quality problems
Residents must choose between ‘the lesser of two evils’ – no power or more local pollution. Plus, a guide on how to minimize the damage and stay safe.
State regulators approve settlement in DTE’s long-term energy plan. Here’s what it means.
The deal includes assistance for bills, energy efficiency and renewables for low-income households, but leaves questions open on outage compensation, community solar and affordability, advocates say.
Can Michigan’s troubled utilities handle the climate crisis?
Recent hearings reveal the ‘elephant in the room’ – government and business forced to confront the climate crisis.
OPINION: DTE & Consumers Energy offered clear lessons at this week’s power outage hearings. Legislators need to act on them.
To fix utilities, lawmakers must stop the bleeding, treat the disease and follow up with preventative care.