DTE aims to reduce power outages by 50% with recloser device upgrades
Crews with DTE were busy rebuilding and upgrading the utility company's systems. One project included installing recloser devices in specific service areas.
โEnergy is central to our lives:โ Ann Arbor group releases proposal on city-owned power system
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.
What newly approved DTE Electric rate hike means for your monthly bill in SE Michigan
A Michigan commission approved a new $368 million rate increase for DTE Electric customers, which likely means youโll be paying more soon.
Scammers are going door-to-door posing as utility workers in Metro Detroit
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 calls for an investigation into DTEโs electronic billing program
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel asked the Michigan Public Service Commission (MSPC) Chair to investigate DTE Energy's eBill program.
Cable failure to DTE power line in Detroit causes power outage for several buildings
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: Summer rate increase kicks in this month for DTE, Consumers Energy customers -- and other news
Morning 4 is a quick roundup of stories we think you should know about to start your day.
Hereโs what is being done right now to ensure Detroitโs power remains reliable as needs evolve
From extreme weather becoming an everyday occurrence to adoption of electric vehicles, the power grid is both changing and challenged like never before.
Keep energy costs low while staying cool and having fun this summer
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.
Ann Arbor City Council approves search for new utility, aims to heat city with clean energy
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.
Wayne County residents voice frustrations during town hall after going days without power
Multiple speakers asked the Michigan Public Service Commission to turn down DTEโs request for a rate hike and build more accountability for poor performance.
Ann Arbor representative among those asking for answers from DTE
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.
Widespread power outages sparks renewed interest in switching to public power in Ann Arbor
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.
What DTE Energy is saying after ice storm caused massive power outage across Metro Detroit
As hundreds of thousands who lost power in last weekโs ice storm now anticipate this next round of winter weather Local 4 asked on our Facebook page, โWhatโs one question you would ask the CEO of DTE?โ
Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners in favor of exploring alternative options to DTE, Consumers Energy
The Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners have directed the County Administrator to explore alternatives to the area's existing privately-owned public utilities.
Ann Arbor for Public Power group to hold virtual town hall on Thursday following long power outages
Residents are invited to tune in to a discussion in support of a publicly-owned power utility following widespread outages.
Westland woman given false hope by DTE that her power was restored now going on day 6 without 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.
$35 credit offered to customers without power for more than 96 hours in Metro Detroit
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.
Metro Detroiters spend day 5 in the dark as power has not been restored
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.
Assisted living facility is on day 5 without power in Bloomfield Hills
Local 4 talked to the husband of one woman in hospice care because of brain cancer. Heโs hoping for the power to be restored sooner rather than later.
Crews work around the clock to restore power to more than 300K DTE customers in Metro Detroit
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.
Expert explains how to stop mass outages when severe weather hits in Michigan
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.
Winter ice storm leaves over 200K DTE customers without power in SE Michigan
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.
Metro Detroit road crews are working around the clock to stay ahead of Wednesdayโs winter storm
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.
Oak Park woman has unique, expensive problem with DTE after power surges fried her electronics
A power surge went through her house, frying electronics and appliancesand the problems started when she went to DTE for help replacing them.
Industrial land in Ann Arbor that has been sitting for decades is getting a new look, new name
Ann Arbor is a place for a lot of outdoor recreation, but on the cityโs north side, there are seven acres of land that have been just sitting there for decades.
DTE launching new effort set to lower rates during off-peak times
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. Itโs all centered around the hours of 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Hereโs how DTE crews are preparing for weekend snowstorm across southeast Michigan
With snow and high winds set to hit Friday, DTE says itโs ready to roll and handle any power outages for its two-point-two million customers across southeast Michigan.
Metro Detroit residentโs urged state regulators to reject DTEโs long-range energy plan
The plan centers around the closure of coal-fired power plants. Opponents say DTE will take too long to close those plants.
Ronald McDonald House in Ann Arbor, DTE bring holiday spirit to families with hospitalized children
Families enjoyed a festive evening at Ronald McDonald House in Ann Arbor ahead of the holidays.
โIt just hit my house right in the middleโ: Massive tree damages home in Sterling Heights
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.
DTE Energy power outage map: How to check it
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.
Companies team up to add EV charging stations in Metro Detroit
Auto-makers have made it clear that electric vehicles are the future. For that to happen, you need places to charge them, and thatโs what Kroger, DTE, and a company called Volta Charging are trying to do as theyโre looking to bring charging stations to places that donโt have many.
DTE Energy power outage map: Hereโs how to check it
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.
Ann Arbor energy group to rally against city Energy Commission nominee
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.
Are pumping stations in Metro Detroit ready for a major rainstorm? Or will freeways flood again?
June marks nearly one year since a massive rainstorm dumped several inches of rain down on Metro Detroit.
Wayne County families clean up after powerful afternoon storms
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.
Beacon Park in Detroit celebrates its 5th year with these summer events
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.
How to track DTE Energy power outages in SE Michigan -- April 24, 2022
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.
Man who sexually assaulted woman in middle seat of Delta flight to Detroit claims he was asleep, feds say
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.
Tracking DTE Energy power outages in SE Michigan: More than 48K in the dark
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.
These common household items are likely driving up your energy costs
Itโs comforting to know that, when you turn on your stove to cook or flick on your bathroomโs light switch in the middle of the night, your homeโs appliances are ready to provide the electricity you need.
Program aims to match young Detroiters with summer jobs
Before 2015, before Grow Detroitโs 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.
DTE, other utilities across US make commitment to build electric vehicle charging stations
President Joe Biden is leading by example when it comes to a clean energy transformation in the United States.
DTE Energy to invest $7 billion in Southeastern Michiganโs electric grid
DTE Energy on Thursday announced a plan to invest billions of dollars into Michiganโs electric grid following a summer of continuous power outages across Southeast Michigan.
Should Ann Arbor create its own municipal energy utility? Report released, public discussion set
The City of Ann Arbor is holding a public discussion about creating a new, publicly-owned energy utility.