Over 207K DTE Energy customers without power after storms in southeast Michigan
Thousands of DTE Energy customers are without power following the storms that moved through southeast Michigan overnight.
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Thousands of DTE Energy customers are without power following the storms that moved through southeast Michigan overnight.
As power outages continue due to strong summer storms, small businesses are feeling the impact – particularly those that rely on refrigeration.
Power outages can cost residents hundreds to thousands of dollars of food loss and can also have a deep impact on small businesses.
Severe weather on Wednesday in Michigan is causing thousands of power outages.
Severe weather on Thursday in Michigan is causing thousands of power outages across the state.
More than 33,000 DTE Energy customers are without power Monday evening following severe storms that moved through southeast Michigan Sunday evening.
Over 2,000 residents across Metro Detroit are facing power outages as temperatures continue to rise.
DTE and Consumers Energy leaders were back on the hot seat Thursday, facing questions over their response to power outages and what steps are underway to strengthen the grid.
Thousands of Michigan residents were left in the dark after severe ice storms wreaked havoc. On Monday, dozens attended a town hall at Fordson High School, held by Michigan's Public Service Commission.
Weeks after several power outages, DTE and Consumers Energy faced a grilling from legislators over the response.
Wednesday's public hearing begins at 8:30 a.m.
After multiple power outages left several Michigan residents in the dark, those frustrated expressed their concerns at a town hall on Monday in Westland.
About 50 people showed up to a town hall in Commerce Township Monday held by Senator Jim Runestad to address power outage concerns.
With more snow on the way Friday, Michiganders are once again worried about power outages.
The Michigan Public Service Commission, which sets rates and other policies affecting utilities, said it will hold two town hall-style meetings on March 20 in Jackson and Dearborn.
Customers are disappointed with the $35 amount DTE Energy is issuing in credits.
Experts say such weather extremes could become more commonplace.
The power outages are a headache for many. One Ecorse mother says her apartment is reaching below-freezing temperatures inside.
Monday marked the sixth day without any electricity. Some have been resorting to dangerous ways to stay warm.
Some Michigan residents faced a fourth straight day without power Sunday as crews continued work to restore electricity to more than 165,000 homes and businesses in the greater Detroit area following last week's ice storm.
After southeast Michigan was hit with a winter storm Wednesday, power outages have piled up in the region.
DTE Energy said 90 percent of power will be restored by Friday night to the more than 500,000 customers left in the dark due to this week's ice storm.
Meals are available on a first come, first served basis, for those in need of a hot meal.
The Dearborn Public School District announced several schools are closed Friday due to power outages.
The City of Dearborn will be distributing free dry ice to residents after Wednesday's ice storm left thousands in Michigan without power.
