Students at Michigan State University left without hot water access after power issue

Imagine being without hot water for a whole week. For some Michigan State University students, that’s been their reality. It all started when the campus lost power last weekend.

DTE to build natural gas plants, boost nuclear power, end coal use by 2032

Michigan law requires all energy producers use 80% clean energy by 2035 and 100% by 2040. DTE aims to do that with a combination of cutting coal production while ramping up natural gas and nuclear power capacity.

Detroit family blasts DTE for allegedly not prioritizing downed power line that killed dog

Nearly two weeks after torrential rains and tornadoes hit Southeast Michigan, one Metro Detroit woman is criticizing DTE for its response to her call about a downed wire.

Court strikes down Trump order keeping Michigan coal plant open

A federal appeals court struck down a Trump order requiring a coal power plant based in west Michigan stay open.

Detroit senior apartment complex without power since severe storms

Elderly residents at a senior apartment complex on Detroit’s west side say they’ve been without power for two days following the fierce storms that rolled over the region. Many of them rely on medical equipment and are facing dangerous conditions in the heat.

AI data centers in Michigan: Grid and building explainer

Michiganders continue to be concerned about data centers, especially in the upcoming election. An energy and data center expert explains the power grid and building situation behind the centers.

Gov. Whitmer proposes new data center safeguards for Michigan

Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced a proposal on Wednesday that is aimed to ensure data centers in Michigan pay the full cost of their construction and operations without increasing costs for Michigan residents.

Metro Detroit foodbank left in the dark since weekend weather caused power outage

As rain and storms make their way through Metro Detroit, some residents are still recovering from last week's weather, which left thousands without power. Meanwhile, a Detroit church and food bank were left in the dark since Friday.

Metro Detroit residents losing patience over power outages as food spoils

Residents have been contacting the FOX 2 Problem Solvers, upset that their power is still out. Many people were preparing to cook out and celebrate the Fourth of July holiday.

DTE gas customers to see $700M in savings thanks to massive loan

Customers of DTE will see $700 million in savings thanks to a massive loan from the federal government aimed at both lowering electricity prices and improving the infrastructure that feeds the utility's natural gas.

DTE Outages in Southeast Michigan: Thousands lose power after severe weather

Power outages are popping up after one round of storms struck Southeast Michigan on Monday. With more bad weather on the way this week in Michigan, severe weather could cause more homes to lose electricity.

Whitmer declares energy emergency in Michigan amid rising gas prices

Placing the blame on tariffs and the Iranian war, Whitmer issued an executive order that would ease requirements on some forms of gasoline, providing a little relief at the pump.

Court orders DTE to pay $100M over Clean Air Act violations at facility on Zug Island

DTE has been ordered to pay $100 million to comply with the Clean Air Act in a decision issued concerning a coke battery in River Rouge, according to the Department of Justice.

Michigan AG wants reconsideration of DTE plan to power Saline data center

The Michigan attorney general has asked regulators to reconsider its approval of DTE to power a controversial massive data center proposed in Saline Township.

DTE gets approval for data center in Saline Township

The Michigan Public Service Commission signed off on the utility's request to be the primary provider of electricity to a 1.383 gigawatt facility pushed by tech giants Oracle Corporation, OpenAI, and Related Digital.

Consumers Energy requests $240M hike on gas customers

Consumers Energy is looking for a $240 million increase in its gas rates, which would come out to approximately an 10% increase for customers.

AG Dana Nessel raises concerns on proposed Saline Township AI data center

Attorney General Dana Nessel is raising concerns about a massive AI data center that could be coming to Saline Township. The Attorney General is accusing DTE of attempting to fast-track the process to get a special contract approved with the Public Service Commission, with the vote scheduled for Friday.