Ann Arbor voters to decide on city-owned utility. What to know about Prop E.
Voters will decide whether the city moves toward energy independence by voting on Proposal E.
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Voters will decide whether the city moves toward energy independence by voting on Proposal E.
Americans living on a fixed income are particularly vulnerable when electricity costs surge, a Consumer Reports expert says.
A new bill would stop legislators from accepting employment with an organization that receives grants from the utility board for at least two years after leaving their legislative office.
The difference is just a few cents — that's how much summer rates increase with warmer weather.
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.
Americans will pay 7.6% more to heat their homes this winter, study finds.
An Amtrak train traveling from Chicago to Dearborn broke down near Battle Creek on Friday night, leaving passengers stuck on the locomotive for over four hours. Witnesses say they were left without air conditioning, working restrooms and electricity.
A rate hike started in April for Consumers Energy electric customers – and the company is already well into the process for requesting its next one.
Experts share tips on how to reduce your electricity bill.
Electricity demand could jump at least 25% in the next five years and as much as 78% by 2050.
High temperatures and rising electricity costs could boost home energy bills by 6% this summer, a new report says.
The move comes after the Detroit-based utility company was approved for a $217 million rate hike in January.
State officials have approved an electricity rate hike for Consumers Energy, which serves a large part of Michigan.
Ontario's leadership threatened with an additional surcharge for electricity they export to a few neighboring U.S. states.
The Michigan Public Service Commission says they've looked into foolproofing everything since a near disaster six years ago.
The utility company is investing $100 million in new substations in Northville Township, Pontiac and Shelby Township.
U.S. energy infrastructure has proven to be problematic as-is, and threats to its reliability are growing. Experts say there's a solution.
There are plenty of considerations for those interested in making the investment, according to industry experts.
DTE wants customers who are already spending more money to keep the lights on and dig even deeper into their wallets. A handful of frustrated customers and elected leaders protested Wednesday in front of DTE headquarters.
New federal rule prohibiting the production and sale of some incandescent light bulbs could speed adoption of LED lights.
Forecasters expect residential power costs to continue rising this summer even as other energy prices drop.
Investigators were still working to determine a motive, but the county sheriff said those responsible "knew exactly what they were doing" and that the attack was "targeted."
A group of people, known as Ann Arbor for Public Power, have laid out a plan to create its own public utility.
