DTE and Consumers Energy summer peak electric rates go into effect
The difference is just a few cents — that's how much summer rates increase with warmer weather.
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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.
On Saturday, family and friends came out to Maheras-Gentry Park on Detroit's east side to remember 14-year-old Aamina Bradley, who died after jumping into the Detroit River to save her cousin who fell in.
Riley Greene hit a two-run homer in the first inning, Jack Flaherty pitched three-hit ball over 5 2/3 innings and the Detroit Tigers beat the Texas Rangers 3-0 on Saturday.
The Southeast Michigan communities of Dearborn and Dearborn Heights got hit hard by Friday night's severe storms.
The Detroit Auto Show has spent more than a century evolving alongside the auto industry. It has grown from a small, local exhibition into one of the world's premier automotive events.
A 27-year-old man is facing seven charges, including larceny from a motor vehicle, after police in Redford Township, Michigan, said officers found him with "multiple bank and credit cards" that weren't his.
Three people are in custody after a shooting left two individuals dead and another injured at the Fairlane Town Center in Dearborn, police said.
Three people are dead after a vehicle hit the back of a semitruck on Interstate 94 in Southeast Michigan late Friday, state officials said.
On Saturday, family and friends came out to Maheras-Gentry Park on Detroit's east side to remember 14-year-old Aamina Bradley, who died after jumping into the Detroit River to save her cousin who fell in.
Police say the shooting stemmed from a dispute involving several young adults.
Riley Greene hit a two-run homer in the first inning, Jack Flaherty pitched three-hit ball over 5 2/3 innings and the Detroit Tigers beat the Texas Rangers 3-0 on Saturday.
The Detroit Auto Show has spent more than a century evolving alongside the auto industry. It has grown from a small, local exhibition into one of the world's premier automotive events.
The Pontiac Star Car Reunion at the Oakland Expo Center features a wide range of vehicles.
President Trump says major automakers Ford and General Motors are in talks with defense contractors about possibly repurposing some plants for weapons production.
According to AAA, the average cost of gas statewide sits at $4.07.
Ford is recalling more than 250,000 vehicles that were incorrectly repaired under a previous recall meant to fix a problem that caused the engine to stall while driving, according to the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were married as they celebrated their wedding with hundreds of guests Friday at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
The Hitsville USA campus is undergoing a $75 million donor-funded expansion that includes a theater, recording studio, and immersive exhibits, with a grand reopening planned for 2027.
Grammy Award-winning rapper and recording artist Ludacris won't be performing at the National Cherry Festival in Traverse City, Michigan, after initially being billed for the event due to an "unforeseen scheduling conflict," according to organizers.
National Detroit-style Pizza Day is June 23, a date tied to a dish that traces its roots to a Detroit neighborhood bar and a Sicilian family recipe from 1946.
Crews have been preparing all morning, getting everything ready for the show just after 10 p.m.
The remains of a Revolutionary War soldier were identified as a young man from Maryland just before America's 250th anniversary.
Americans celebrated 250 years of independence this Fourth of July, although severe weather put a damper on the proceedings in several parts of the country.
These six presidential speeches are some that have most reverberated through the ages, and whose impacts are still felt today.
Rishi Sharma started his journey 10 years ago by driving around his Southern California neighborhood to record interviews with veterans and later expanded his outreach.
CBS News previously reported President Trump was weighing pardons of a slate of people convicted of emissions and clean air-related violations.
Cyclosporiasis isn't deadly, but state health officials say it can cause diarrhea, nausea, bloating and cramps.
The heat wave can even be dangerous if you don't take extra precautions to stay cool.
An investigation into cyclospora cases has expanded into seven Michigan counties, as health officials seek to determine the cause of the gastrointestinal illness.
DaVita says its Novi dialysis center will resume patient services July 2 after third-party reviews of equipment and water quality found no problems, as a state investigation into a patient death and multiple hospitalizations continues.
Officials say the source of the infection is currently unknown. The department did not say how many cases were confirmed in the county.
Riley Greene hit a two-run homer in the first inning, Jack Flaherty pitched three-hit ball over 5 2/3 innings and the Detroit Tigers beat the Texas Rangers 3-0 on Saturday.
The Rangers matched a season high with 17 hits en route to their seventh victory in eight games.
Folarin Balogun got the scoring going with a goal in the 45th minute, but was sent off with a controversial red card in the 64th minute.
Camilo Doval forced in the go-ahead run with a bases-loaded walk in a four-run 11th inning that gave the Tigers a 6-2 victory over the Yankees on Wednesday.
The 33-year-old played in Detroit during the 2024 and 2025 seasons, helping the team make back-to-back playoff appearances.
Mark Hollis, COO of Rocket Entertainment and tournament director of the PGA Tour's Rocket Classic, appears on Michigan Matters.
Former U.S. Energy Secretary and Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm appears exclusively on CBS Detroit's Michigan Matters.
We're in the throes of the 100 most dangerous driving days of the year as more folks take to the road for vacations.
Four leaders appear in one-on-one conversations on CBS Detroit's Michigan Matters this Sunday to discuss their political futures and the road ahead in the 2026 midterms.
Bob Riney, president and CEO of Henry Ford Health, headlines Michigan Matters this Sunday, along with three other community champions who discuss important issues dissected at the Mackinac Policy Conference.
Family and friends on Saturday gathered to remember 14-year-old Aamina Bradley. On June 27, she died while trying to save her cousin who fell into the Detroit River. CBS News Detroit's Julia Avant was at Maheras-Gentry Park where loved ones honored the teen.
A third person was taken into custody on Saturday afternoon in connection with a shooting that left two individuals dead and another injured Friday at Fairlane Town Center in Dearborn, according to police. The other two people were taken into custody hours after the shooting.
Americans are celebrating the country's 250th birthday on Saturday. The weather in some parts of the U.S., including Washington, D.C., has provided difficulties for some events, but there's still a big party set for Saturday night. CBS News' Natalie Brand reports how people at the nation's Capitol feel about the milestone.
More showers and storms, with possibly heavy rainfall, for Sunday
The Detroit Auto Show helped turn Detroit into the automotive capital of the world. Rachelle Graham looks at how the once small show became one of the most recognized auto events in the world.