DTE is accelerating its work to create the grid of the future that will deliver the reliable energy that customers demand and deserve.

The single most important thing we like to remind people is you don’t need to answer the door. We often feel like we need to but we don’t.

One suspect has been arrested for allegedly posing as a fake DTE worker to enter a Rochester Hills home and killing the homeowner. The Oakland County Sheriff’s Office said the suspect was arrested Saturday in Shreveport, Louisiana.

Utility pole problems on Detroit’s west side are becoming such a safety concern for one family they no longer feel safe in their yard or parking cars in their driveway.

Thousands of Downriver residents are without power on Tuesday, DTE reports.

A new facility in Riverview is opening with the aim of turning waste into renewable energy.

More severe weather is threatening the area just days after storms knocked out power for more than 200,000 DTE customers.

During storms earlier this summer Hank Winchester had damages that totaled up to around $15,000.

Tuesday is a day to work slowly, drink a lot of water, and stay in the shade if you can.

Officials say Telegraph and Van Born roads in Taylor have reopened after a gas leak.

This local energy company is focused on building the grid of the future -- one that is smarter, stronger and resilient.

Crews with DTE were busy rebuilding and upgrading the utility company's systems. One project included installing recloser devices in specific service areas.

The rate hike request comes four months after the utility was approved to increase its rates by $368 million.

The rate hike comes four months after the utility was approved to increase its rates by $368 million.

The weather team has declared Tuesday a 4Warn Weather Alert Day with the possibility of two rounds of severe weather.

The electric board proposed by Ann Arbor for Public Power would have power from the City of Ann Arbor to create, maintain and administer a public power utility system.

With our ever-changing weather conditions, over the next 48 hours, there are four key things to watch out for.

A Michigan commission approved a new $368 million rate increase for DTE Electric customers, which likely means you’ll be paying more soon.

Scammers are going door to door looking for unsuspecting victims, looking for a quick picture of your utility bill with one fundamental goal in mind.

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel asked the Michigan Public Service Commission (MSPC) Chair to investigate DTE Energy's eBill program.

DTE is offering safety tips after a home exploded Monday as clean-up continues on Detroit’s west side.

As of 4:15 p.m. on Aug. 25, more than 29,000 DTE Energy customers are still in the dark, according to the company’s power outage map.

In a social media post, owners of the restaurant and catering business said they were closing the location for dining starting Tuesday, Aug. 1.

Severe storms knocked out power to the Grosse Pointe pump station on Wednesday.

When summer hits, the electricity bills tend to swing upward, but there are a few ways you can cool your home and save money.

Starting June 1, DTE and Consumers Energy have a summer rate increase depending on the time of day.

The DTE Emergency Response Team is currently switching the facilities to backup power and then preparing to make the needed repairs on the cable that provides service to the area.

Morning 4 is a quick roundup of stories we think you should know about to start your day.

Starting June 1, DTE and Consumers Energy have a summer rate increase depending on the time of day.

From extreme weather becoming an everyday occurrence to adoption of electric vehicles, the power grid is both changing and challenged like never before.

Community members are invited to learn about renewable energy and the potential for a municipal utility in Ann Arbor.

Hey, Michiganders! From backyard barbeques to water sports, everyone knows summertime is a fun time. But as temperatures rise, so does our need to keep our homes cool and comfortable.

The city wants to hear from residents as it searches for an alternative heating utility.

Ann Arbor City Council has approved a resolution to kickstart negotiations with DTE and other utilities as it works to transition the city's heating to clean energy in the coming years.

Multiple speakers asked the Michigan Public Service Commission to turn down DTE’s request for a rate hike and build more accountability for poor performance.

Town Halls on power outages

Four Michigan Congressional representatives are demanding answers from DTE Chairman and CEO Jerry Norcia after the company's failure to quickly restore power to nearly 900,000 households in Michigan after February's storms.

The Ann Arbor for Public Power campaign held a virtual town hall Thursday, where more than 80 people signed on to learn about the potential change.

As hundreds of thousands who lost power in last week’s ice storm now anticipate this next round of winter weather Local 4 asked on our Facebook page, “What’s one question you would ask the CEO of DTE?”

The Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners have directed the County Administrator to explore alternatives to the area's existing privately-owned public utilities.

Residents are invited to tune in to a discussion in support of a publicly-owned power utility following widespread outages.

Currently, 14,000 customers are without power, and some have been waiting a full week to restore it.

More than 97% of power has been restored to customers, but it still means that three percent are without. One woman was given false hope when DTE said her power was restored.

It has been night five in the dark Monday as more than 48,000 DTE customers still remain without power, and although that number continues to fall, the patience is wearing thin for many.

The number of people still in the dark has been fluctuating all day. At the time of the article's publication, that number was around 47,000.

Local 4 talked to the husband of one woman in hospice care because of brain cancer. He’s hoping for the power to be restored sooner rather than later.

The Northside Community Center at 809 Taylor St. will be open from 8 p.m. on Sunday to 10 a.m. on Monday.

Heading into day three without power DTE has made substantial progress, as we're down to 362,235 without power. But for those still in the dark, frustration which was already high, is now bubbling over.

With hundreds of thousands of Michiganders without lights or heat heading into the weekend, many are asking why this keeps happening when weather strikes and how we can stop it. Local 4 spoke to an expert who thinks about those answers every day.

Two locations will keep their doors open through the weekend for community members without power.

More than half of Ann Arbor Public Schools buildings were without power on Thursday afternoon.

Many residents and businesses remain without power one day after an ice storm hit the area.

The ice forming on powerlines has caused power outages, which continue to stack up. DTE Energy reported more than 200,000 customers without power in Southeast Michigan.

DTE Energy officials are providing an update on the winter storm response in Metro Detroit.

We're still a ways away from the winter storm hitting our area, but we've been talking to everyone, from county road crews to DTE and state police, so you have the information you need to stay safe.

The annual award recognizes educators who advance arts education in their school communities.

A power surge went through her house, frying electronics and appliancesand the problems started when she went to DTE for help replacing them.

Ann Arbor is a place for a lot of outdoor recreation, but on the city’s north side, there are seven acres of land that have been just sitting there for decades.

Energy prices are soaring, and you probably notice it on your utility bills which is why DTE is launching a new effort that can help you save, but it depends on when you do things like laundry or the dishes. It’s all centered around the hours of 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.

With snow and high winds set to hit Friday, DTE says it’s ready to roll and handle any power outages for its two-point-two million customers across southeast Michigan.

The plan centers around the closure of coal-fired power plants. Opponents say DTE will take too long to close those plants.

Families enjoyed a festive evening at Ronald McDonald House in Ann Arbor ahead of the holidays.

Thanks to a $30 million investment, 75K trees will be planted in Detroit over the next 5 years.

Three days have passed since Monday’s storms, and DTE reports 68,000 customers remain without power.

Local 4 has seen extensive damage across Metro Detroit, and Tuesday night, one Macomb County family will have to make repairs to their new home.

The school buildings affected by power outages are Eisenhower, Utica High, Malow, Morgan, Roberts, Switzer, Oakbrook, and Gibbing

A severe thunderstorm watch remains in effect for for all of Southeast Michigan until 9 p.m. Wednesday: Genesee, Lapeer, Lenawee, Livingston, Macomb, Monroe, Oakland, Sanilac, St. Clair, Washtenaw, and Wayne counties.

Auto-makers have made it clear that electric vehicles are the future. For that to happen, you need places to charge them, and that’s what Kroger, DTE, and a company called Volta Charging are trying to do as they’re looking to bring charging stations to places that don’t have many.

DTE test driving event will take place at Pioneer High School.

A severe thunderstorm watch remains in effect for for all of Southeast Michigan until 9 p.m. Wednesday: Genesee, Lapeer, Lenawee, Livingston, Macomb, Monroe, Oakland, Sanilac, St. Clair, Washtenaw, and Wayne counties.

BuyDetroit is a one-of-a-kind marketplace only for businesses in Detroit to connect those small businesses to national companies.

We all know that the summer months in Michigan brings heat and humidity.

Police are looking for a 49-year-old woman who was last seen on July 10, 2022 at 5 p.m.

Volunteers are removing 200,000 pounds of historic brick on Detroit’s east side by hand.

On Tuesday, Ann Arbor for Public Power (A2P2) will rally at Larcom City Hall at 5:30 p.m. to protest the nomination of Knox Cameron to the Ann Arbor Energy Commission.

Dangerous heat and severe weather in Southeast Michigan has knocked out power to thousands in the region.

Though more costly energy bills are almost inevitable during the summer months, there are still ways to keep those costs down some, experts say.

See who's performing at Ann Arbor Art Fair in July.

On Thursday (June 2), DTE launched an investigation after it appeared that a customer’s identity was stolen to establish new service.

June marks nearly one year since a massive rainstorm dumped several inches of rain down on Metro Detroit.

A lot of cleaning up to do after straight-line winds blew through Dearborn Heights, parts of Westland, Inkster, Garden City, and Detroit, bringing down large trees and power lines. DTE is reporting about 23,000 customers are still without power.

Pine Knob Music Theatre is back! They made the name change just in time for a very important birthday.

Summer in the city keeps getting better and better. The schedule of summer events to be taking place in Beacon Park was just announced and there is something for everyone.

Make energy efficiency part of your spring-cleaning routine. These tips can help you cut down on your energy costs and save money:

Hundreds of struggling families will benefit from the newly announced $20M Detroit Home Repair Fund.

Scammers are targeting DTE Energy customers who have been impacted by recent cold weather.

Rain and thunderstorms are expected to move through Southeast Michigan on Sunday afternoon and into the nighttime hours, and those storms could pose some hazards.

A man who was caught sexually assaulting the 19-year-old woman sitting in the middle seat next to him on a Delta flight to Detroit blamed it on his hands moving while he slept, according to authorities.

A meeting held last week had city council members asking DTE to halt any electricity shutoffs.

A 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.

A 17-year-old female is dead after veering off the road and crashing into a house, police said.

It’s comforting to know that, when you turn on your stove to cook or flick on your bathroom’s light switch in the middle of the night, your home’s appliances are ready to provide the electricity you need.

Strong winds moved through Southeast Michigan on Saturday, knocking out power for thousands of residents across the area.

There’s no reason to go without power, especially in the coldest months of Michigan’s winters, and anybody who truly needs help, gets help.

Before 2015, before Grow Detroit’s Youth Talent program, young adults would have to search for a summer job at each company individually to apply for a summer job. But now the city has made it real easy bringing all of the companies together with thousands of opportunities available.

Strong winds are once again blowing through Southeast Michigan on Thursday, triggering some power outages.

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Strong winds moved through Southeast Michigan on Saturday, knocking out power for thousands of residents across the area.

Strong winds caused a tree to fall into an electric pole in Huntington Woods, knocking out power for several residents, officials said.

High winds caused major power outages across the Metro Detroit area on Saturday. There was extensive damage in the Dearborn area.