Investor-owned utilities like DTE charge ratepayers $50 billion a year in return on equity to benefit shareholders, study says.| Planet Detroit
DTE Energy could find it easier to build new natural gas plants under the Trump administration, despite environmental impact.| Planet Detroit
The Trump administration's thousands of employee layoffs at federal health agencies potentially jeopardize energy assistance for over 400,000 Michiganders.| Planet Detroit
Michigan regulators set $10 million in incentives and penalties for DTE Energy and Consumer Energy to enhance power reliability.| Planet Detroit
DTE Energy plans to file another electric rate hike request, following a recent $217-million increase for metro Detroit energy customers.| Planet Detroit
Michigan regulators approve $217 million electric rate hike for DTE Energy, despite concerns over grid management and affordability.| Planet Detroit
As regulators review DTE Energy's $456.4 million rate hike request, businesses' comments appear to be written by the utility itself.| Planet Detroit
Detroit's air quality worsens due to climate change and Canadian wildfires, the American Lung Association reports.| Planet Detroit
The MPSC's decisions on measuring clean energy costs under Michigan's new law will affect utility rates and the state's transition to renewable energy.| Planet Detroit
DTE Energy argues it shouldn't be liable for its Zug Island subsidiary's Clean Air Act violations.| Planet Detroit
Michigan activists initiate ballot drive to restrict political donations from major companies including utilities DTE Energy and Consumers Energy.| Planet Detroit
Severe 2022 power outages prompt Michigan Public Service Commission to adopt 75 audit recommendations for better storm response.| Planet Detroit
DTE Energy requests a $574 million rate hike, prompting criticism over affordability and reliability. The increase is intended for infrastructure upgrades and cleaner energy transition.| Planet Detroit
DTE Energy is disconnecting thousands of customers while increasing rates and expanding fossil fuel infrastructure, according to a new report.| Planet Detroit
High energy bills and power outages burden Detroiters, who voiced concerns outside a Michigan Public Service Commission town hall.| Planet Detroit
Smoke from Canadian wildfires prompts Michigan air quality alert, with PM2.5 levels potentially impacting sensitive individuals.| Planet Detroit
"We're looking at sort of a typical year,"says Canadian wildfire expert. This would mean 5 to 7 million acres burning.| Planet Detroit
Advocates warn of severe consequences for low-income households if the Trump administration succeeds in eliminating LIHEAP.| Planet Detroit