DTE, Consumers challenges grow as bad weather and aging grid magnify power outages
A week after an ice storm wreaked havoc on southern Michigan, many are still dealing with the repercussions of power outages.
A week after an ice storm wreaked havoc on southern Michigan, many are still dealing with the repercussions of power outages.
Berkley residents on day 5 without power left with blood boiling
“I wish we had competitive choices. We wouldn’t be treated like this if we did,” LeBoeuf said.
“I wish we had competitive choices. We wouldn’t be treated like this if we did,” LeBoeuf said.
DTE giving automatic $35 credits to some customers who lost power from ice storm
$35 DTE Energy credits will be applied automatically to some customers' accounts after power outages that started last week.
$35 DTE Energy credits will be applied automatically to some customers' accounts after power outages that started last week.
Video shows violent eruption of Mexico's Popocatepetl volcano
Video recorded in San Nicolas de los Ranchos, Mexico, showed the exact moment the volcano exploded just after 10:30 p.m. on Friday.
Video recorded in San Nicolas de los Ranchos, Mexico, showed the exact moment the volcano exploded just after 10:30 p.m. on Friday.
Couple without power says local hotels price gauged, lawmaker to investigate
"We only get to choose DTE or no energy - and oftentimes it’s DTE with no energy," Rep. Abraham Aiyash said. "And it is unacceptable."
"We only get to choose DTE or no energy - and oftentimes it’s DTE with no energy," Rep. Abraham Aiyash said. "And it is unacceptable."
Back-to-back hurricanes likely to come more often, simulation finds
Louisiana and Florida residents have already felt it.
Louisiana and Florida residents have already felt it.
DTE, Consumers power outages renew push for automatic credit, more money for lost food
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is pushing DTE Energy and Consumers Energy to provide automatic credits to customers after power outages and more money to help people who lost food or needed to stay in hotels.
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is pushing DTE Energy and Consumers Energy to provide automatic credits to customers after power outages and more money to help people who lost food or needed to stay in hotels.
DTE and Consumers Energy offers credit for extreme outages - here's how to apply
Tens of thousands of customers still don't have power after a storm struck five days ago.
Tens of thousands of customers still don't have power after a storm struck five days ago.
DTE assigning crews to 200,000 homes for power restoration - here's what will get fixed first
Thursday's refreeze sent the number of power outages over 500,000, worsening an already catastrophic incident of electricity loss in Metro Detroit.
Thursday's refreeze sent the number of power outages over 500,000, worsening an already catastrophic incident of electricity loss in Metro Detroit.
DTE Timeline: More outages possible if dangerous weather conditions persist in SE Michigan
It's likely some schools that lost power Wednesday won't see energy restored tomorrow, DTE said, as it works to restore downed lines before tackling power outage issues.
It's likely some schools that lost power Wednesday won't see energy restored tomorrow, DTE said, as it works to restore downed lines before tackling power outage issues.
DTE estimating 95% of power restored by Sunday night after ice storm freezes Southeast Michigan
More than 485,000 homes were without power Thursday morning.
More than 485,000 homes were without power Thursday morning.
Southeast Michigan power outages: What to do if you see a downed wire
Downed power lines are a danger to humans and animals. Here's what to do if you see one after the ice storm:
Downed power lines are a danger to humans and animals. Here's what to do if you see one after the ice storm:
What do you do if a traffic light is out during a power outage in Michigan
A wicked ice storm that blew through Southeast Michigan wreaked havoc on the local utility companies. More than 460,000 homes did not have power Thursday morning as the weight of ice that froze to wires weighed heavily on the grid.
A wicked ice storm that blew through Southeast Michigan wreaked havoc on the local utility companies. More than 460,000 homes did not have power Thursday morning as the weight of ice that froze to wires weighed heavily on the grid.
More than 432,000 DTE customers without power from ice storm
A combination of sleet, rain and snow has hit the area hard, although DTE says there are more than 1,800 crews out in the field including many from bordering states offering extra aid.
A combination of sleet, rain and snow has hit the area hard, although DTE says there are more than 1,800 crews out in the field including many from bordering states offering extra aid.
Heavy rain is over but strong winds moving into Southeast Michigan
The National Weather Service is considering a thunder-less severe thunderstorm warning if the wind gets too strong.
The National Weather Service is considering a thunder-less severe thunderstorm warning if the wind gets too strong.
Transition into El Nino could lead to record heat around globe
The World Meteorological Organization reports fishermen first used the term El Niño off the coast of South America to describe the unusually warm water temperatures before Christmas.
The World Meteorological Organization reports fishermen first used the term El Niño off the coast of South America to describe the unusually warm water temperatures before Christmas.
Storm cleanup continues from winter blast; 6,300 without power
This winter storm packed as much of a punch as expected with wet, heavy snow including Detroit, where the city will have contractors plow residential streets in 24 hours.
This winter storm packed as much of a punch as expected with wet, heavy snow including Detroit, where the city will have contractors plow residential streets in 24 hours.
Drone footage shows river with enough garbage to fill 4 Olympic swimming pools
In the Drina River of Eastern Europe, a combination of bad weather and a build-up of waste in riverside landfills led to an significant accumulation of garbage.
In the Drina River of Eastern Europe, a combination of bad weather and a build-up of waste in riverside landfills led to an significant accumulation of garbage.
Scientists divert lightning strikes using lasers
A demonstration was conducted on a mountain in Switzerland.
A demonstration was conducted on a mountain in Switzerland.
‘Scared for their lives’: 3 rescued from car teetering precariously over cliff's edge in California
Three people escaped a potentially deadly situation on Friday when they were rescued from a car that was teetering precariously over the edge of a cliff in Santa Cruz County, California.
Three people escaped a potentially deadly situation on Friday when they were rescued from a car that was teetering precariously over the edge of a cliff in Santa Cruz County, California.