AG Nessel seeks rehearing on DTE contracts for massive Washtenaw County AI data center
Read full article: AG Nessel seeks rehearing on DTE contracts for massive Washtenaw County AI data centerMichigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has asked the Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) to reconsider its recent approval of DTE contracts for a massive artificial intelligence data center planned in Washtenaw County.
Thousands without power in Southeast Michigan as DTE warns high winds may trigger more outages
Read full article: Thousands without power in Southeast Michigan as DTE warns high winds may trigger more outagesDTE Energy is warning customers across Southeast Michigan to prepare for additional power outages as strong winds move through the region following last week’s ice storm.
Power stays on at Detroit’s Leland House apartments after owner makes emergency payment to DTE
Read full article: Power stays on at Detroit’s Leland House apartments after owner makes emergency payment to DTEResidents of the Leland House apartments in Detroit can rest easier, as power will remain on.
Public pushback grows as senate majority leader calls for transparency in Michigan data-center plans
Read full article: Public pushback grows as senate majority leader calls for transparency in Michigan data-center plansAs proposals for large AI and data-center campuses in both Saline Township and Howell Township face mounting resistance and regulatory delays, Senate Majority Leader Winnie Brinks says Michigan must be prepared, but only with proper protections, transparency, and community input.
Judge orders power to stay on at Detroit apartment after last-minute funding deal
Read full article: Judge orders power to stay on at Detroit apartment after last-minute funding dealLast Friday, on the day after Thanksgiving, tenants living at the Leland House apartments in Detroit received a shocking letter informing them they would have to move out of the building because ownership was unable to pay a massive DTE Energy bill.
‘No secret deals’: Saline Township data center plan sparks protests, calls for transparency
Read full article: ‘No secret deals’: Saline Township data center plan sparks protests, calls for transparencySaline Township is divided over a proposed data center powered by DTE Energy. Many residents say they were caught off guard by the plan and worry it is moving forward without enough public discussion.
Detroit apartment residents ordered to vacate by Wednesday amid utility shutoff threat
Read full article: Detroit apartment residents ordered to vacate by Wednesday amid utility shutoff threatResidents of a downtown Detroit apartment building received notice Friday that they must vacate their homes by Wednesday due to an impending utility shutoff.
‘Nobody’s here to protect us!’: Washtenaw County residents pack meeting to protest AI data center
Read full article: ‘Nobody’s here to protect us!’: Washtenaw County residents pack meeting to protest AI data centerResidents in Saline Township packed a township board meeting Wednesday night to speak out against a proposed multi-billion-dollar AI data center.
Michigan OKs landmark regulations that push up-front costs to data centers
Read full article: Michigan OKs landmark regulations that push up-front costs to data centersMichigan regulators have adopted landmark standards for the booming data center industry with a plan they say tries to protect residents from subsidizing the industry’s hefty energy use.
Ann Arbor residents demand answers as DTE races to approve massive data center
Read full article: Ann Arbor residents demand answers as DTE races to approve massive data centerDTE Energy is trying to fast-track approval for a massive new data center outside Ann Arbor, backed by billionaire Stephen Ross, Oracle, and the makers of ChatGPT.
Expanded eligibility for Michigan’s Low Income Self-Sufficiency heating plan
Read full article: Expanded eligibility for Michigan’s Low Income Self-Sufficiency heating planTemperatures across the Metro Detroit area were in the low to mid-30s on Sunday morning. Some places were in the 20s, which means now is a great time to start thinking about turning on the heat.
Live stream: Trial for fake DTE workers accused in Rochester Hills murder
Read full article: Live stream: Trial for fake DTE workers accused in Rochester Hills murderTrial is set to begin on Monday for the two men accused of posing as DTE Energy workers and killing a 72-year-old man inside his Oakland County home.
Fake DTE workers trial: Audio of murder scene in basement, video of Oakland County wife duct taped
Read full article: Fake DTE workers trial: Audio of murder scene in basement, video of Oakland County wife duct tapedVideo showed during the trial for the fake DTE Energy workers accused of murdering a Rochester Hills man in his home showed the man’s wife answering the door for police with her wrists bound and included audio of officers finding the murder scene in the basement.
Trial resumes for men accused of posing as DTE workers, killing Rochester Hills man
Read full article: Trial resumes for men accused of posing as DTE workers, killing Rochester Hills manThe trial for the two men accused of posing as DTE Energy workers and killing a 72-year-old man inside his Oakland County home resumes Wednesday morning.
Jury seated for fake DTE workers accused of killing Rochester Hills man, opening statements begin
Read full article: Jury seated for fake DTE workers accused of killing Rochester Hills man, opening statements beginA jury has been seated for the trial of the two men accused of posing as DTE Energy workers and killing a 72-year-old man inside his Oakland County home.
New report slams Michigan for slowest power restoration nationwide
Read full article: New report slams Michigan for slowest power restoration nationwideA new report published by the Citizens Utility Board of Michigan found that Michigan ranked among the worst in the nation, out of all 50 states, in terms of energy reliability.
DTE Energy’s smart reclosers aim to reduce outages, protect residents
Read full article: DTE Energy’s smart reclosers aim to reduce outages, protect residentsThe utility company is deploying reclosers -- 800-pound smart grid devices that can quickly identify damage during outages and reroute power to maintain service to homes.
DTE’s CO₂ storage project faces fierce opposition from Monroe County residents
Read full article: DTE’s CO₂ storage project faces fierce opposition from Monroe County residentsIt’s the latest in a long line of proposed projects that have been presented to Milan Township, located along the border of Washtenaw and Monroe counties.
Consumers Energy working to restore power for over 189K customers in Michigan -- check the outage map
Read full article: Consumers Energy working to restore power for over 189K customers in Michigan -- check the outage mapMany Michiganders are waking up to no power Friday morning following overnight storms.
Growth, new development among topics to be discussed in Highland Park State of the City address
Read full article: Growth, new development among topics to be discussed in Highland Park State of the City address“A city in motion means that we’re moving. We’re consistently moving. We’re moving things from one place to the other."
Michigan responds to Ontario’s 25% electricity surcharge threat as fallout from Trump’s tariffs loom
Read full article: Michigan responds to Ontario’s 25% electricity surcharge threat as fallout from Trump’s tariffs loomOntario Premier Doug Ford has issued a formal warning to officials in Michigan, New York, and Minnesota regarding a potential 25% surcharge on electricity exports from Canada.
DTE gets approval for $217M electricity rate increase. Here’s what that means for residents
Read full article: DTE gets approval for $217M electricity rate increase. Here’s what that means for residentsHere's what to know about monthly DTE Energy bills after Michigan regulators approved a $217 electric rate increase for the utility company.
Live stream: Court case for fake DTE workers accused of killing Rochester Hills homeowner
Read full article: Live stream: Court case for fake DTE workers accused of killing Rochester Hills homeownerThe fake DTE Energy workers who are accused of killing a Rochester Hills homeowner are in court Tuesday.
DTE Energy investing $100M into 3 new electric substations in Metro Detroit to reduce power outages
Read full article: DTE Energy investing $100M into 3 new electric substations in Metro Detroit to reduce power outagesDTE Energy announced that $100 million is being invested into three new electric substations in Metro Detroit as the company works to reduce the frequency and duration of power outages.
Morning 4: Why Michigan has started to kill Canada geese, rather than relocate them -- and other news
Read full article: Morning 4: Why Michigan has started to kill Canada geese, rather than relocate them -- and other newsMorning 4 is a quick roundup of stories we think you should know about to start your day.
First man arrested for impersonating DTE worker in Rochester Hills murder arraigned
Read full article: First man arrested for impersonating DTE worker in Rochester Hills murder arraignedOne of the men accused of murdering a 72-year-old Rochester Hills businessman and tying up his wife was arraigned on his charges Friday afternoon.
Men accused of posing as DTE workers in Rochester Hills murder arrested: What we know
Read full article: Men accused of posing as DTE workers in Rochester Hills murder arrested: What we knowAfter Hernandez was arrested, his wife reportedly told investigators the other suspect was Zuazo, who was then located by law enforcement in Plymouth Township.
Second man impersonating DTE employee charged in murder of Rochester Hills businessman
Read full article: Second man impersonating DTE employee charged in murder of Rochester Hills businessmanJoshua Zuazo, 39, of Dearborn, has been charged with the murder of 72-year-old Rochester Hills businessman Hussein Murray.
Section of 12 Mile Road in Southfield to close over weekend for electrical work
Read full article: Section of 12 Mile Road in Southfield to close over weekend for electrical workDTE Energy will close a small section of 12 Mile Road in Southfield over the weekend so crews can complete underground electrical work.
Second arrest made in Rochester Hills murder involving fake DTE workers
Read full article: Second arrest made in Rochester Hills murder involving fake DTE workersThe Oakland County Sheriff’s Office has arrested the second man accused of posing as a DTE Energy worker to kill a man and tie up a woman in Rochester Hills.
Man who posed as DTE worker to enter Rochester Hills home charged with murder -- what we know
Read full article: Man who posed as DTE worker to enter Rochester Hills home charged with murder -- what we knowOne of two men accused of pretending to be DTE Energy workers to gain access to a Rochester Hills home where a man was murdered and a woman was tied up has been charged with murder.
Prosecutors: Man who posed as DTE worker to enter Rochester Hills home charged with murder
Read full article: Prosecutors: Man who posed as DTE worker to enter Rochester Hills home charged with murderOne of two men accused of pretending to be DTE Energy workers to gain access to a Rochester Hills home where a man was murdered and a woman was tied up has been charged with murder.
Police identify, arrest Rochester Hills murder suspect who posed as DTE worker
Read full article: Police identify, arrest Rochester Hills murder suspect who posed as DTE workerOne of two men accused of pretending to be DTE Energy workers to gain access to a Rochester Hills home where a man was murdered and a woman was tied up has been taken into custody.
Murder suspects pretended to be DTE workers to get into Oakland County home: What to know
Read full article: Murder suspects pretended to be DTE workers to get into Oakland County home: What to knowInvestigators have released doorbell camera footage of one of the men who pretended to be a DTE worker to gain access to a Rochester Hills home where a man was murdered and his wife was tied up.
Officials release footage of impostor DTE workers in Oakland County business owner murder
Read full article: Officials release footage of impostor DTE workers in Oakland County business owner murderOfficials have released Ring camera footage of the imposter DTE workers who murdered a Rochester Hills man and duct taped his wife after entering the couple’s home in Oakland County.
Business owner killed, wife duct taped by fake DTE workers in Oakland County home
Read full article: Business owner killed, wife duct taped by fake DTE workers in Oakland County homeA business owner was murdered and his wife was duct taped by fake DTE Energy workers who were allowed inside the couple’s Oakland County home.
28 takeaways from state audit of DTE Energy, Consumers Energy equipment
Read full article: 28 takeaways from state audit of DTE Energy, Consumers Energy equipmentState officials did an audit of the equipment used by DTE Energy and Consumers Energy and found several issues that contribute to outages and high costs.
DTE Energy offers update on power restoration timeline for thousands of Metro Detroiters
Read full article: DTE Energy offers update on power restoration timeline for thousands of Metro DetroitersDTE Energy offered an update Wednesday afternoon on the power restoration timeline for thousands of outages around Metro Detroit.
State intervenes as DTE tries to change how some customers get refunds for outages
Read full article: State intervenes as DTE tries to change how some customers get refunds for outagesMichigan officials have intervened as DTE Energy tries to change how some customers receive refunds after power outages.
Despite clean energy expansion, Michigan gets new natural gas project
Read full article: Despite clean energy expansion, Michigan gets new natural gas projectDTE Energy is planning to lay down about 20 miles of pipeline to get natural gas to residents and businesses around the villages of Mesick and Buckley.
‘Energy is central to our lives:’ Ann Arbor group releases proposal on city-owned power system
Read full article: ‘Energy is central to our lives:’ Ann Arbor group releases proposal on city-owned power systemThe electric board proposed by Ann Arbor for Public Power would have power from the City of Ann Arbor to create, maintain and administer a public power utility system.
DTE: Crews ‘geared up’ in SE Michigan in case winter storm causes power outages
Read full article: DTE: Crews ‘geared up’ in SE Michigan in case winter storm causes power outagesAs a winter storm prepares to drop significant snow across Michigan starting Friday, utility companies are also preparing for the possibility of power outages.
Visit these Washtenaw County daytime weather havens when things get bad
Read full article: Visit these Washtenaw County daytime weather havens when things get badWith winter weather on its way again, Washtenaw County community members can turn to these temporary daytime weather havens when things get bad.
DTE Energy crews spread holiday cheer at Ronald McDonald House in Ann Arbor
Read full article: DTE Energy crews spread holiday cheer at Ronald McDonald House in Ann ArborDTE Energy crews and two special visitors stopped by Ronald McDonald House on Monday night to help young patients and their families light up the night with holiday cheer.
What newly approved DTE Electric rate hike means for your monthly bill in SE Michigan
Read full article: What newly approved DTE Electric rate hike means for your monthly bill in SE MichiganA Michigan commission approved a new $368 million rate increase for DTE Electric customers, which likely means you’ll be paying more soon.
Did DTE Energy automatically enroll you in a paperless billing program?
Read full article: Did DTE Energy automatically enroll you in a paperless billing program?Michigan’s attorney general has asked for an investigation into DTE Energy’s eBill program over concerns the company enrolls customers without getting permission first.
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel calls for an investigation into DTE’s electronic billing program
Read full article: Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel calls for an investigation into DTE’s electronic billing programMichigan Attorney General Dana Nessel asked the Michigan Public Service Commission (MSPC) Chair to investigate DTE Energy's eBill program.
Power restored to ‘vast majority’ of DTE customers following SE Michigan storms
Read full article: Power restored to ‘vast majority’ of DTE customers following SE Michigan stormsAfter hundreds of thousands of DTE Energy power outages caused by last week’s powerful storms in Metro Detroit, the utility company says power has been restored to the “vast majority” of customers.
DTE: 80% of SE Michigan power outages caused by storms should be restored Saturday
Read full article: DTE: 80% of SE Michigan power outages caused by storms should be restored SaturdaySoutheast Michigan residents and businesses without power following two nights of severe storms are expected to have their power restored by this weekend, DTE Energy said.
DTE Energy outages: 226K without power Friday in SE Michigan due to ‘extreme weather’
Read full article: DTE Energy outages: 226K without power Friday in SE Michigan due to ‘extreme weather’Hundreds of thousands of DTE Energy customers were without power Friday after severe storms moved through Thursday night for the second night in a row.
Water restrictions lifted Saturday after power restored to Ann Arbor water treatment facilities
Read full article: Water restrictions lifted Saturday after power restored to Ann Arbor water treatment facilitiesLimitations went into effect at 1 p.m. on Thursday, July 27, after power was lost at the city’s water treatment facilities due to severe storms
DTE Energy still working to restore power to thousands as threat of severe storms looms
Read full article: DTE Energy still working to restore power to thousands as threat of severe storms loomsThousands of Metro Detroit residents are still waiting to have their power restored after severe storms moved through Southeast Michigan on Wednesday.
Nearly 150K still without power after severe storms move through Southeast Michigan
Read full article: Nearly 150K still without power after severe storms move through Southeast MichiganDTE Energy said some residents will be waiting until Saturday or beyond for power to be restored after severe storms swept through Southeast Michigan on Wednesday.
Ann Arbor residents asked to limit nonessential water use due to power outages
Read full article: Ann Arbor residents asked to limit nonessential water use due to power outagesAnn Arbor is implementing nonessential water-use restrictions for residents and businesses due to power outages, the city announced Thursday.