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.
Michigan man's gas bill spikes after energy company promises big savings
Thomas Maycock was suspicious when an energy company called him, promising big savings. But he took the risk - and is now out $1,400 because of it.
Thomas Maycock was suspicious when an energy company called him, promising big savings. But he took the risk - and is now out $1,400 because of it.
Michigan AG intervenes in $436M Consumers Energy rate hike request
If approved, Consumers Energy's new rates for its 1.8 million electric customers would go into effect in May 2026.
If approved, Consumers Energy's new rates for its 1.8 million electric customers would go into effect in May 2026.
Detroit solar program paying dividends for nearby homeowners
An ambitious plan to turn vacant property in Detroit into land housing solar panels to help power city buildings is paying dividends for residents.
An ambitious plan to turn vacant property in Detroit into land housing solar panels to help power city buildings is paying dividends for residents.
Consumers Energy replacing 8 miles of pipeline through Oakland and Macomb counties
The natural gas pipelines are decades old and will require years to replace. Here's when portions of the metro Detroit will be under construction.
The natural gas pipelines are decades old and will require years to replace. Here's when portions of the metro Detroit will be under construction.
Metro Detroit weather: DTE shares tips to save money while staying warm
A freezing start to the week means more Michiganders will be cranking the heat up in their homes, using a lot of energy. So how can you save money while staying warm? DTE has the answers.
A freezing start to the week means more Michiganders will be cranking the heat up in their homes, using a lot of energy. So how can you save money while staying warm? DTE has the answers.
Detroit City Council approves second phase of Neighborhood Solar Initiative
The contracts with DTE and Lightstar to build the solar fields include neighborhoods at Greenfield Park and Houston-Whittier/Hayes.
The contracts with DTE and Lightstar to build the solar fields include neighborhoods at Greenfield Park and Houston-Whittier/Hayes.
Construction on Detroit solar arrays to begin in 2025 as site renderings revealed Thursday
Construction on the three community arrays is expected to begin in the first half of 2025. Here's what they will look like:
Construction on the three community arrays is expected to begin in the first half of 2025. Here's what they will look like:
Consumers Energy requests gas rate hike of $248 million
The commission that approves rate hikes gave Consumers Energy a $35 million increase in July. This time, the utility is asking for more than $200 million more.
The commission that approves rate hikes gave Consumers Energy a $35 million increase in July. This time, the utility is asking for more than $200 million more.
DTE Energy invests $100M to rebuild electric grid to reduce power outages for customers
DTE Energy has invested $100 million to rebuild their electric grids to build three new electric substations, hoping to reduce power outage frequency by 30%
DTE Energy has invested $100 million to rebuild their electric grids to build three new electric substations, hoping to reduce power outage frequency by 30%
Palisades Nuclear Plant to reopen with $1.5B federal loan
The massive nuclear plant closed two years ago. The plan is for it to generate power until at least 2051.
The massive nuclear plant closed two years ago. The plan is for it to generate power until at least 2051.
Michigan utility regulator raises outage credit that power companies must pay customers
Customers are only eligible for the credit after experiencing lengthy outages. Here's how they break down:
Customers are only eligible for the credit after experiencing lengthy outages. Here's how they break down:
DTE's 10% rate hike request for electricity customers sparks protests, AG intervention
The utility is asking for $456.4 million more in combined rates just four months after it was granted a $368 million increase.
The utility is asking for $456.4 million more in combined rates just four months after it was granted a $368 million increase.
Detroit City Council moves forward with phase one of Neighborhood Solar Initiative
Phase one of the project covers 103 acres of land where solar panels would be installed. Combined they would generate 21 megawatts of renewable energy.
Phase one of the project covers 103 acres of land where solar panels would be installed. Combined they would generate 21 megawatts of renewable energy.
Detroit City Council delays solar farm vote amid concerns from residents
The council postponed its vote to create a fund to help purchase homes in areas where the solar farms could be built.
The council postponed its vote to create a fund to help purchase homes in areas where the solar farms could be built.
Beaver Island selected as testing grounds for wave energy prototype
A single cable connected to the mainland powers Beaver Island's homes and businesses - which can be unreliable at times. University of Michigan researchers want to test a new kind of power on the island.
A single cable connected to the mainland powers Beaver Island's homes and businesses - which can be unreliable at times. University of Michigan researchers want to test a new kind of power on the island.