Detroit Evening Report: Public invited to share thoughts on latest DTE rate increase request

The Michigan Public Service Commission will hold a public hearing in Detroit Wednesday night to hear public comments on DTE Energy’s pending application to raise its rates. 

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The utility is requesting to increase electric rates by $456 million to improve the infrastructure and service for customers — less than a year after the commission voted unanimously to approve a $368 million rate increase for DTE.

The event on Wednesday will give residents a chance to weigh-in on DTE’s request, which was made in March. If approved, residents could see an average increase on their bills of about $11 per month.

Many customers have complained in recent months about frequent, long-lasting power outages. However, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has said the proposed rate hike is “excessive and unnecessary.”

The MPSC hearing will take place from 6-8 p.m. at Mumford High School, 17525 Wyoming St., Detroit. 

Other headlines for Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2024:

• The United Auto Workers union says it’s prepared to take action against Stellantis in the coming days.
• The Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency is inviting Vietnam-era veterans to a ceremony at the Soul Harvest Cathedral in Highland Park on Thursday to recognize them with a special lapel pin.
• Eastern Market has launched a $15 million fundraising campaign to improve its facilities and offer more services.
• The Detroit Tigers are working hard to make the Major League Baseball playoffs.  The team is on a three-game winning streak and has won 8 of its last 10 games.  They play the Royals tonight in Kansas City.   

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