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.
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.
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.
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.
DTE Power Outage Credit: How to recoup money following severe weather
Thousands remain without power on day five of no electricity following severe storms
Thousands remain without power on day five of no electricity following severe storms
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.
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.
Thousands still without power in Metro Detroit multiple days after severe weather
DTE reports more than 70,000 people remain without power following this weekend's storms as crews work to restore service.
DTE reports more than 70,000 people remain without power following this weekend's storms as crews work to restore service.
DTE asks for $474M rate hike while not paying federal income tax for over a decade
It's a legal monopoly making billions in profit, yet DTE is not paying any federal income tax and hasn't in more than a decade.
It's a legal monopoly making billions in profit, yet DTE is not paying any federal income tax and hasn't in more than a decade.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Consumers Energy looking to sell hydroelectric dams to Confluence Hydro
Consumers Energy has announced they are asking state and federal regulators to approve the sale of their hydroelectric dams to Confluence Hydro, which they say will reduce costs for customers.
Consumers Energy has announced they are asking state and federal regulators to approve the sale of their hydroelectric dams to Confluence Hydro, which they say will reduce costs for customers.
Consumers Energy have $157M rate hike for gas customers approved
Those that get their natural gas from Consumers Energy can expect to see new rates kick in in November.
Those that get their natural gas from Consumers Energy can expect to see new rates kick in in November.
Michigan raises credit that customers will receive following extended power outages
The increase comes on the heels of a report showing the state has the worst reliability in the country with Michigan utilities taking longest to restore power during an outage.
The increase comes on the heels of a report showing the state has the worst reliability in the country with Michigan utilities taking longest to restore power during an outage.
Consumers Energy selling 13 hydroelectric dams along Michigan rivers
Consumers Energy is selling its 13 hydroelectric dams following a lengthy review process about whether the utility should refurbish the structures themselves, decommission them, or sell them.
Consumers Energy is selling its 13 hydroelectric dams following a lengthy review process about whether the utility should refurbish the structures themselves, decommission them, or sell them.
DTE Smart Devices go up in Detroit, aiming to reduce power outages
DTE is moving one step closer to reducing power outages. They’re installing ‘smart devices’ throughout Metro Detroit. They tell FOX 2 that it's already prevented 16,000 outages this year.
DTE is moving one step closer to reducing power outages. They’re installing ‘smart devices’ throughout Metro Detroit. They tell FOX 2 that it's already prevented 16,000 outages this year.