DTE starts process for requesting electric rate hikes in spring 2027
DTE, which provides electricity for much of Southeast Michigan, notified state officials that they are preparing an application for utility rates that take effect in March 2027.
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DTE, which provides electricity for much of Southeast Michigan, notified state officials that they are preparing an application for utility rates that take effect in March 2027.
State officials have approved an electricity rate hike for DTE that adds up to $242.4 million in new revenue.
DTE says billions of dollars in investment across the electric grid in the last few years have contributed to less frequent and shorter power outages.
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