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Michigan man's gas bill spikes after energy company promises big savings

Michigan man's gas bill spikes after energy company promises big savings

Thomas Maycock was suspicious when an energy company called him, promising big savings. But he took the risk - and is now out $1,400 because of it.

June 5, 2025 6:14pm EDT
Michigan AG intervenes in $436M Consumers Energy rate hike request

Michigan AG intervenes in $436M Consumers Energy rate hike request

If approved, Consumers Energy's new rates for its 1.8 million electric customers would go into effect in May 2026.

June 3, 2025 2:55pm EDT
Detroit solar program paying dividends for nearby homeowners

Detroit solar program paying dividends for nearby homeowners

An ambitious plan to turn vacant property in Detroit into land housing solar panels to help power city buildings is paying dividends for residents.

April 24, 2025 1:28pm EDT
Consumers Energy replacing 8 miles of pipeline through Oakland and Macomb counties

Consumers Energy replacing 8 miles of pipeline through Oakland and Macomb counties

The natural gas pipelines are decades old and will require years to replace. Here's when portions of the metro Detroit will be under construction.

April 21, 2025 11:43am EDT
Metro Detroit weather: DTE shares tips to save money while staying warm

Metro Detroit weather: DTE shares tips to save money while staying warm

A freezing start to the week means more Michiganders will be cranking the heat up in their homes, using a lot of energy. So how can you save money while staying warm? DTE has the answers.

January 20, 2025 5:54pm EST
Detroit City Council approves second phase of Neighborhood Solar Initiative

Detroit City Council approves second phase of Neighborhood Solar Initiative

The contracts with DTE and Lightstar to build the solar fields include neighborhoods at Greenfield Park and Houston-Whittier/Hayes.

January 14, 2025 12:12pm EST
Construction on Detroit solar arrays to begin in 2025 as site renderings revealed Thursday

Construction on Detroit solar arrays to begin in 2025 as site renderings revealed Thursday

Construction on the three community arrays is expected to begin in the first half of 2025. Here's what they will look like:

December 19, 2024 2:15pm EST
Consumers Energy requests gas rate hike of $248 million

Consumers Energy requests gas rate hike of $248 million

The commission that approves rate hikes gave Consumers Energy a $35 million increase in July. This time, the utility is asking for more than $200 million more.

December 18, 2024 11:01am EST
DTE Energy invests $100M to rebuild electric grid to reduce power outages for customers

DTE Energy invests $100M to rebuild electric grid to reduce power outages for customers

DTE Energy has invested $100 million to rebuild their electric grids to build three new electric substations, hoping to reduce power outage frequency by 30%

November 18, 2024 5:44pm EST
Palisades Nuclear Plant to reopen with $1.5B federal loan

Palisades Nuclear Plant to reopen with $1.5B federal loan

The massive nuclear plant closed two years ago. The plan is for it to generate power until at least 2051.

September 30, 2024 3:55pm EDT
Michigan utility regulator raises outage credit that power companies must pay customers

Michigan utility regulator raises outage credit that power companies must pay customers

Customers are only eligible for the credit after experiencing lengthy outages. Here's how they break down:

September 9, 2024 11:43am EDT
DTE's 10% rate hike request for electricity customers sparks protests, AG intervention

DTE's 10% rate hike request for electricity customers sparks protests, AG intervention

The utility is asking for $456.4 million more in combined rates just four months after it was granted a $368 million increase.

July 31, 2024 1:22pm EDT
Detroit City Council moves forward with phase one of Neighborhood Solar Initiative

Detroit City Council moves forward with phase one of Neighborhood Solar Initiative

Phase one of the project covers 103 acres of land where solar panels would be installed. Combined they would generate 21 megawatts of renewable energy.

July 30, 2024 4:50pm EDT
Detroit City Council delays solar farm vote amid concerns from residents

Detroit City Council delays solar farm vote amid concerns from residents

The council postponed its vote to create a fund to help purchase homes in areas where the solar farms could be built.

July 2, 2024 4:22pm EDT
Beaver Island selected as testing grounds for wave energy prototype

Beaver Island selected as testing grounds for wave energy prototype

A single cable connected to the mainland powers Beaver Island's homes and businesses - which can be unreliable at times. University of Michigan researchers want to test a new kind of power on the island.

June 4, 2024 5:30am EDT
DTE peak-summer rate increases kick in June 1st

DTE peak-summer rate increases kick in June 1st

It's summer, and that means energy costs will rise during the day. Here's when and how much more people can expect to pay.

May 31, 2024 11:19am EDT
Palisades nuclear power plant in Michigan to reopen with $1.52 billion loan from federal government

Palisades nuclear power plant in Michigan to reopen with $1.52 billion loan from federal government

The nuclear plant can generate enough energy to power 800,000 homes without releasing any greenhouse gases.

March 27, 2024 12:18pm EDT
Trenton Channel Power Plant to be demolished in two phases

Trenton Channel Power Plant to be demolished in two phases

The Trenton Channel Power Plant has been in operation for almost 100 years and helped foster economic growth for Michigan before, during, and after World War II.

February 8, 2024 8:15am EST
Michigan, other states with big climate goals strip local governments of power to block projects

Michigan, other states with big climate goals strip local governments of power to block projects

For Michigan to reach its energy goals, officials say they'll need to build up large solar and wind farms. To speed along the projects, they've changed who decides where those projects get built.

January 15, 2024 11:43am EST
DTE utility rate hike of $368M approved by Michigan Public Service Commission

DTE utility rate hike of $368M approved by Michigan Public Service Commission

Today’s approval of a $368,115,000 rate increase, a typical residential customer who uses 500 kilowatt hours of electricity per month will see an increase of $6.51, or 6.38%, on their monthly bill. The new rates will take effect Dec. 15.

December 1, 2023 1:59pm EST
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