The Metro: Michiganders face power struggle over rising utility bills
As the temperature has climbed this summer, so have energy bills—and frustrations. These higher costs are driven by more than...
The Metro: Michiganders face power struggle over rising utility bills
As the temperature has climbed this summer, so have energy bills—and frustrations. These higher costs are driven by more than...
Groups organizing ballot campaign to ban utility PAC campaign donations
A ballot campaign plans to launch in July to ask voters to ban political donations from committees affiliated with utility...
Detroit Evening Report: Much of lower peninsula without power after severe thunderstorms
Today on the Detroit Evening Report, we cover the ramifications of last night's storms, new city-wide projects and upcoming community events.Subscribe...
The Metro: Utilities face scrutiny over rate increases, customer impact
Subscribe to The Metro on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NPR.org or wherever you get your podcasts. The Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) has approved a rate hike...
The Metro: In the face of big utilities, how do residents have more power?
Subscribe to The Metro on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NPR.org or wherever you get your podcasts. In metro Detroit, a quarter of low-income households pay more than...
Detroit Evening Report: Detroit utilities could face significant penalties
Tonight on The Detroit Evening Report, we cover new incentives for utilities to improve reliability. Plus, construction begins on I-696...
DTE’s rate hike will help tree trimming efforts, utility says
The Michigan Public Service Commission has approved a $217 million rate hike for DTE Energy.One condition of the increase by...
The Metro: The future of renewable energy, utility industry in Michigan
Since the 1970s, our energy bills have been going up. Year after year, utility companies like DTE have been asking...
Detroit Evening Report: DTE, Consumers audit shows ‘worse than average’ restoration times, old equipment
An audit released by the Michigan Public Service Commission on Tuesday shows DTE Energy’s reliability problems are partially caused by...
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...
Detroit Evening Report: Severe storms cause damage, power outages throughout Detroit area
Some Detroiters are without power and others still cleaning up after severe thunderstorms hit the region both on Tuesday and...
Shuttered Downriver power plant demolished by explosives, sending dust and flames into the air
TRENTON, Mich. (AP) — Part of a shuttered power plant near Detroit was demolished Friday by explosives that turned the...