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28 takeaways from state audit of DTE Energy, Consumers Energy equipment
Read full article: 28 takeaways from state audit of DTE Energy, Consumers Energy equipmentState officials did an audit of the equipment used by DTE Energy and Consumers Energy and found several issues that contribute to outages and high costs.
Tornadoes cause extensive damage in West Michigan, prompting state of emergency declaration
Read full article: Tornadoes cause extensive damage in West Michigan, prompting state of emergency declarationTwo tornadoes touched down in West Michigan, leaving significant damage to residential and commercial buildings.
Scammers are going door-to-door posing as utility workers in Metro Detroit
Read full article: Scammers are going door-to-door posing as utility workers in Metro DetroitScammers are going door to door looking for unsuspecting victims, looking for a quick picture of your utility bill with one fundamental goal in mind.
Rate hike approved for Consumers Energy: What it means for Michigan customers
Read full article: Rate hike approved for Consumers Energy: What it means for Michigan customersA $95 million rate hike was approved for Consumers Energy this week, which means residential customers will be paying a bit more starting this fall.
DTE Energy outages: 226K without power Friday in SE Michigan due to ‘extreme weather’
Read full article: DTE Energy outages: 226K without power Friday in SE Michigan due to ‘extreme weather’Hundreds of thousands of DTE Energy customers were without power Friday after severe storms moved through Thursday night for the second night in a row.
Morning 4: Here’s the testimony from every witness in preliminary hearing in Zion Foster case -- and more news
Read full article: Morning 4: Here’s the testimony from every witness in preliminary hearing in Zion Foster case -- and more newsMorning 4 is a quick roundup of stories we think you should know about to start your day.
Consumers Energy exploring possible sale of 13 hydroelectric dams across Michigan
Read full article: Consumers Energy exploring possible sale of 13 hydroelectric dams across MichiganConsumers Energy wants to explore the possible sale of its 13 hydroelectric dams as the Michigan utility evaluates their future and cost efficiency.
Morning 4: Summer rate increase kicks in this month for DTE, Consumers Energy customers -- and other news
Read full article: Morning 4: Summer rate increase kicks in this month for DTE, Consumers Energy customers -- and other newsMorning 4 is a quick roundup of stories we think you should know about to start your day.
Michigan commission approves larger power outage credits for impacted residents
Read full article: Michigan commission approves larger power outage credits for impacted residentsMichigan residents who lose power for an extended period of time will get a larger credit from their utility company moving forward, according to newly approved changes from the Michigan Public Service Commission.
Michigan lawmakers grill DTE Energy, Consumers over power outages
Read full article: Michigan lawmakers grill DTE Energy, Consumers over power outagesAfter hundreds of thousands of customers spent days and even more than a week without power over the past month, it was time to face the music for DTE Energy and Consumers Energy.
Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners in favor of exploring alternative options to DTE, Consumers Energy
Read full article: Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners in favor of exploring alternative options to DTE, Consumers EnergyThe Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners have directed the County Administrator to explore alternatives to the area's existing privately-owned public utilities.
DTE Energy, Consumers Energy face power-outage challenges
Read full article: DTE Energy, Consumers Energy face power-outage challengesExperts say changing and increasingly severe weather patterns and an electrical infrastructure designed for a different time and climate can be blamed for power outages that left more than 800,000 Michigan homes and businesses in the dark over several days.
Michigan lawmaker’s bill would make DTE, Consumers pay customers for every hour of power outages
Read full article: Michigan lawmaker’s bill would make DTE, Consumers pay customers for every hour of power outagesA bill proposed by a Michigan lawmaker would force utility companies like DTE Energy and Consumers Energy to pay customers for every single hour of power outages.
After Michigan storm, customers wait - and wait - for power
Read full article: After Michigan storm, customers wait - and wait - for powerFrustration and anger are mounting among some Michigan utility customers who are still waiting for power to be restored after a massive ice storm this week damaged electricity lines.
Michigan commission orders audit of DTE, Consumers on power outages, downed lines
Read full article: Michigan commission orders audit of DTE, Consumers on power outages, downed linesThe Michigan Public Service Commission ordered an audit of the state’s biggest utility companies in response to lengthy power outages and downed power line incidents this summer.
Tracking DTE Energy power outages in SE Michigan: 178K in the dark on Aug. 31, 2022
Read full article: Tracking DTE Energy power outages in SE Michigan: 178K in the dark on Aug. 31, 2022Severe weather moved through Southeast Michigan on Monday night, leaving tens of thousands of people without power, still, as on Wednesday.
Consumers Energy mobilizing crews to begin restoration after severe storms struck Michigan
Read full article: Consumers Energy mobilizing crews to begin restoration after severe storms struck MichiganThe company said they’re waiting for the severe weather to leave the state after thunderstorms and heavy gusts of wind caused over 84,000 homes and businesses to lose power Wednesday afternoon.
Consumers Energy announces two green energy projects for 2024
Read full article: Consumers Energy announces two green energy projects for 2024Consumers Energy announced today its agreements to add 300 megawatts of clean energy, enough to power 150,000 homes, from two Michigan solar projects being developed in Genesee and Hillsdale counties.
Get Caught Up: Will Michigan residents face rolling electric brownouts this summer? Study predicts power shortage
Read full article: Get Caught Up: Will Michigan residents face rolling electric brownouts this summer? Study predicts power shortageA report by the Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO), the nonprofit organization that oversees our power grid, said Michigan could be facing power shortages in July and August.
Will Michigan residents face rolling electric brownouts this summer? Study predicts power shortage
Read full article: Will Michigan residents face rolling electric brownouts this summer? Study predicts power shortageA report by the Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO), the nonprofit organization that oversees our power grid, said Michigan could be facing power shortages in July and August.
How to track DTE Energy power outages in SE Michigan -- April 24, 2022
Read full article: How to track DTE Energy power outages in SE Michigan -- April 24, 2022Rain and thunderstorms are expected to move through Southeast Michigan on Sunday afternoon and into the nighttime hours, and those storms could pose some hazards.
Energy shift creates opening for ‘world’s largest batteries’
Read full article: Energy shift creates opening for ‘world’s largest batteries’A question is hovering over the transition from fossil fuels to cleaner energy such as wind and solar: What happens when the wind doesn't blow or the sun doesn't shine.
Tracking DTE Energy power outages in SE Michigan: More than 48K in the dark
Read full article: Tracking DTE Energy power outages in SE Michigan: More than 48K in the darkA wind advisory is in effect through Thursday afternoon in Metro Detroit, with gusts of up to 50 mph possible, bringing the possibility of power outages.
Natural gas pipeline explodes in Livingston County, shutting down US 23, MSP says
Read full article: Natural gas pipeline explodes in Livingston County, shutting down US 23, MSP saysA natural gas pipeline exploded Wednesday in Livingston County, shutting down US 23 and scattering debris across the area, police said.
Consumers Energy: Power to be restored for most by end of Monday
Read full article: Consumers Energy: Power to be restored for most by end of MondayFollowing severe winds that caused tens of thousands of power outages across Michigan Saturday, utility company Consumers Energy says power should be restored to most by the end of Monday.
What is holding up construction on Adams Road in Bloomfield Township?
Read full article: What is holding up construction on Adams Road in Bloomfield Township?Construction has been stalled on Adams Road between Square Lake and Long Lake roads and the county is calling out the contractor that was hired to do the job.
Michigan AG wants to know what electric companies are doing to prevent more power outages
Read full article: Michigan AG wants to know what electric companies are doing to prevent more power outagesThousands of people were without power, some for several days, after severe weather moved through Metro Detroit.
Consumers Energy plans to buy power from solar farm project
Read full article: Consumers Energy plans to buy power from solar farm projectConsumers Energy has reached an agreement to purchase electricity from a solar energy project planned for the site of a former golf course in northwestern Michigan.
Nightside Report Aug. 28, 2021: Consumers Energy celebrates ‘Matriarch of Dispatch,’ students respond to Oakland University vaccine mandate, severe weather possible Sunday
Read full article: Nightside Report Aug. 28, 2021: Consumers Energy celebrates ‘Matriarch of Dispatch,’ students respond to Oakland University vaccine mandate, severe weather possible SundayHere are tonight's top stories.
‘Matriarch of Dispatch’ -- Consumers Energy celebrates woman’s 50+ years with company
Read full article: ‘Matriarch of Dispatch’ -- Consumers Energy celebrates woman’s 50+ years with companyEva Fullwood has plenty saved for retirement, but she keeps working because she enjoys the mental stimulation and companionship among her coworkers.
Michigan regulators to probe utilities after massive power outages
Read full article: Michigan regulators to probe utilities after massive power outagesThe Michigan Public Service Commission approved an order Wednesday to collect data on electric companies' response and preparedness after over 1 million residents were left without power due to storms earlier in August.
Tracking Metro Detroit power outages: More than 26K DTE Energy customers without power
Read full article: Tracking Metro Detroit power outages: More than 26K DTE Energy customers without powerMore than 30,000 DTE Energy customers were without power Wednesday morning after a small band of storms rolled through overnight.
SE Michigan power outages: Here’s how to share utility feedback with the state
Read full article: SE Michigan power outages: Here’s how to share utility feedback with the stateMichigan residents who have been affected by expansive power outages this month are being asked to share feedback with the state.
Whitmer urges Michigan power companies to credit customers for outages, pay for tree trimming
Read full article: Whitmer urges Michigan power companies to credit customers for outages, pay for tree trimmingAfter another massive power outage event in Michigan this month, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is calling on the state’s utilities to help families and to take action to prevent future events.
Michigan AG calls on DTE, Consumers to automatically credit customers amid outages
Read full article: Michigan AG calls on DTE, Consumers to automatically credit customers amid outagesFollowing severe weather that triggered power outages for hundreds of thousands of Michigan residents, the state’s attorney general is calling on two major utility companies to credit affected customers.
Get Caught Up: Nearly a million Michigan households lose power -- Why does this keep happening?
Read full article: Get Caught Up: Nearly a million Michigan households lose power -- Why does this keep happening?Nearly one million Michigan households were without power Thursday after severe storms blew through the Midwest.
Consumers Energy expecting to restore power to 300K customers by Friday night
Read full article: Consumers Energy expecting to restore power to 300K customers by Friday nightConsumers Energy said it expects to have power restored to 300,000 customers by Friday night following severe weather this week.
Metro Detroit power restoration expected to be completed by end of weekend
Read full article: Metro Detroit power restoration expected to be completed by end of weekendDTE Energy and Consumers Energy crews have been working to restore power to the region. Both companies estimate restoration work completed by the end of the weekend.
Tracking DTE Energy power outages in SE Michigan: More than 532K customers in the dark
Read full article: Tracking DTE Energy power outages in SE Michigan: More than 532K customers in the darkStorms are moving through Southeast Michigan on Wednesday afternoon, with more expected overnight into Thursday morning.
Massive power outages hit Michigan, nearing historic 2017 wind storm totals
Read full article: Massive power outages hit Michigan, nearing historic 2017 wind storm totalsMore than 800,000 Michigan households were in the dark on Thursday morning after multiple rounds of severe storms blew through the Lower Peninsula over the last two days.
Consumers Energy: 241K without power in Michigan after overnight storms
Read full article: Consumers Energy: 241K without power in Michigan after overnight stormsStorms that rolled through much of Western and Central Michigan overnight on Wednesday knocked out power for hundreds of thousands of Consumers Energy customers.
1 dead, multiple residences damaged in Warren house explosion
Read full article: 1 dead, multiple residences damaged in Warren house explosion“Two condos have been completely obliterated. Unfortunately, there is one deceased male,” said Warren Fire commissioner Wilbert McAdams. “We found the owner in the basement.”
Shelter in place lifted for Macomb Township residents amid gas leak
Read full article: Shelter in place lifted for Macomb Township residents amid gas leakThe Macomb County Sheriff’s Office has lifted a shelter-in-place recommendation for residents of Monarch Drive near 22 Mile Road in Macomb Township following a gas line break in the area.
Michigan regulators OK $100M rate hike for Consumers Energy
Read full article: Michigan regulators OK $100M rate hike for Consumers EnergyLANSING, Mich. – Michigan regulators on Thursday approved a $100 million electric rate hike for Consumers Energy, authorizing the state’s second-largest utility to bill the average residential customer about $9 more per month starting in January. The increase for residents is nearly 12% after factoring in other allowed adjustments, the Public Service Commission said. The order also lets the utility spend more to trim trees to reduce power outages. Consumers has about 1.8 million power customers, behind only DTE Energy. “Consumers Energy is taking actions to improve our response to storms, clear more trees and limbs from power lines, and invest in new infrastructure,” spokeswoman Katie Carey said.
Tracking power outages in SE Michigan on Nov. 17, 2020
Read full article: Tracking power outages in SE Michigan on Nov. 17, 2020DETROIT – Power outages piled up Sunday night in southeast Michigan due to damaging wind gusts. We are tracking the DTE Energy power outages in southeastern Michigan right here. READ: Intense wind brings down trees, causes mass power outages across Metro DetroitAs of 9 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 16, DTE reported 65,000 customers remain without power. The company said 90 percent of customers would have their power restored by the end of Tuesday. Current DTE outages:As of 9 p.m. Monday, DTE Energy reported about 65,000 customers were without power.
‘No current danger’: 7 Mile Road at Deering Street back open after gas leak investigation
Read full article: ‘No current danger’: 7 Mile Road at Deering Street back open after gas leak investigationLIVONIA, Mich. – Consumers Energy responded to a gas leak at 27719 7 Mile Road in Livonia on Monday evening. Livonia police say there is, “no current danger.” Police did shut down 7 Mile Road at Deering Street, but as of 5:22 p.m. the road is back open. READ: More local news
Tracking power outages in SE Michigan -- Nov. 1, 2020
Read full article: Tracking power outages in SE Michigan -- Nov. 1, 2020DETROIT – High winds blowing through southeast Michigan Sunday are causing power outages throughout the region. Wind advisories are in effect for 11 SE Michigan counties on Sunday afternoon. You can check the DTE outage map here. More than 80 DTE crews are working to restore power to DTE Energy customers. Report an outage to DTE here.
Man hospitalized for 44 days with COVID-19 shares story as Michigan case numbers rise again
Read full article: Man hospitalized for 44 days with COVID-19 shares story as Michigan case numbers rise againHe said, ‘You know, you’re huffing and puffing. Coronavirus in Michigan: Here’s what to know todayOver the next week, Florka’s symptoms worsened, so he went to the hospital. They’re ripping my clothes off, scrubbing me down.”He spent the next 44 days in the hospital battling COVID-19. Let my wife know to collect my pension,’ you know. I’m going to the ventilator.
House explosion injures two in Commerce Township
Read full article: House explosion injures two in Commerce TownshipCOMMERCE TOWNSHIP, Mich. – A house explosion in Commerce Township injured two people early Thursday morning. We sent the entire fire department here to put the fire out,” said Commerce Township Fire Chief Jim Dundas. “We had two victims taken to local hospitals.”Commerce township house explosion (WDIV)It’s not known what caused the explosion, although Consumers Energy had technicians at the scene. The Oakland County Sheriff’s Office also had a fire investigator at the scene working to determine the cause. More: Commerce Township news
Gas leak forces evacuations in Franklin
Read full article: Gas leak forces evacuations in FranklinFRANKLIN, Mich. – A gas leak along Franklin Road has prompted evacuations at businesses and residences Tuesday morning. Police are calling the leak “major” and are asking drivers to avoid downtown Franklin Road for the next few hours. The road is shut down. Stay with Local 4 and ClickOnDetroit for more information as it becomes available.
Tracking power outages in SE Michigan -- Aug. 2, 2020
Read full article: Tracking power outages in SE Michigan -- Aug. 2, 2020DETROIT Heavy rain and thunderstorms Sunday caused power outages throughout southeast Michigan. As of 11:30 p.m. Sunday, the storms had impacted a total of 2,136 customers, according to the company. You can check the DTE outage map here. More than 40 DTE crews are working quickly to restore power to customers. Read: Flash Flood Watch in effect for some Michigan counties until Sunday afternoonReport an outage to DTE here.
Tracking power outages in SE Michigan -- July 19, 2020
Read full article: Tracking power outages in SE Michigan -- July 19, 2020DETROIT Power outages are possible in southeastern Michigan on Sunday as there is potential for strong to severe storms in the region. DTE Energy says scattered thunderstorms and high winds are causing power outages throughout southeast Michigan. You can check the DTE outage map here. As of 1:39 p.m. on Sunday, approximately 40,400 DTE Energy customers were without power due to severe weather. Oakland and St. Clair counties are currently experiencing the most power outages.
Fraser fire department investigates building collapse on east side
Read full article: Fraser fire department investigates building collapse on east sideFRASER, Mich. Firefighters are investigating the cause of a building collapse on Saturday on Frasers east side. Half of a building has collapsed on Groesbeck Highway near 14 Mile Road. Officials from Consumers Energy say they conducted an investigation and the collapse was not caused by a gas explosion. This is an ongoing investigation. MORE: Local News
DTE Energy: Electric rates wont increase until 2022
Read full article: DTE Energy: Electric rates wont increase until 2022DETROIT DTE Energy announced Thursday that electric rates will remain unchanged until 2022 amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The Michigan Public Service Commission (MSPC) approved a regulatory plan on Thursday that will maintain current electric rates for DTE customers. These approved plans will enable DTE to meet our commitment to clean, affordable renewable energy while, at the same time, keeping rates stable for our customers.The news comes after the MSPC previously approved a $188.3 million rate increase for DTE -- a 4.7 percent rate increase for DTE customers -- in early May. DTE is Michigans largest renewable energy producer and, when these projects are complete, the company will generate enough clean energy to power 620,000 homes.Officials say the company will invest an addition $2 billion in renewable energy assets over the next four years. Consumers Energy also requested a rate increase of $244 million just ahead of the pandemic in February, which would result in a 14 percent increase for customers.
Tracking power outages in SE Michigan -- June 26-27, 2020
Read full article: Tracking power outages in SE Michigan -- June 26-27, 2020DETROIT Power outages are possible in southeastern Michigan on Friday and Saturday as there is potential for severe storms in the region. DTE Energy and Consumers Energy are preparing for potential strong winds that could down trees and topple power lines. You can check the DTE outage map here. We will be tracking the outages right here. Report an outage to Consumers Energy here.
Michigan power outages: More than 200K remain without power after severe storms
Read full article: Michigan power outages: More than 200K remain without power after severe stormsDETROIT – Thousands of people in Michigan are without power Thursday after severe storms swept through the state on Wednesday. Here are the latest DTE Energy and Consumers Energy power outages:As of 6 a.m. Thursday, DTE Energy reported 137,000 customers without power. As of 4:30 a.m. Thursday, Consumers Energy reported about 151,000 customers without power. As of 11:22 p.m. Wednesday, DTE Energy reported 158,748 customers without power. As of 11:22 p.m. Wednesday, Consumers Energy reported 155,418 without power.