Michigan Public Service Commission
Governor’s imposing green energy mandates slam DTE customers

Dec. 5, 2023 PLYMOUTH VOICE. Plymouth Michigan News Plymouth residents can expect to pay premium prices for more blackouts and intermittent service By: Don Howard This week right after Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed three proposed green energy bills, the strictest energy mandate in the nation-forcing transition from fossil
DTE to raise rates – PAC money keeps lawmakers happy

Apr. 2, 2023 PLYMOUTH VOICE. Plymouth Michigan News The reliable energy charade continues At the same time as Michigan lawmakers are scrambling to increase accountability for the state’s poor performing utilities following the lasting widespread power outages that crippled over 700,000 customers in recent weeks the Michigan Public
Wasting Money on Windmills

Nov. 2, 2021 PLYMOUTH VOICE. Plymouth Michigan News OPINION “All those millions of dollars could be used instead to meet other critical needs” In their latest monthly Customer Connections newsletter DTE Energy is touting the on-going construction of its newest $300 million wind park in mid-Michigan, known as
Another smoke screen for DTE’s mismanagement

Sep. 2, 2021 PLYMOUTH VOICE. Plymouth Michigan News OPINION Five years ago, at an open house at the Hilton Garden Inn DTE Energy officials attempted to quell hundreds of service complaints from angry customers in the Plymouth community. Two months prior, a massive explosion and fire rocked Plymouth’s Old
New Time-of-Use rates hooked to your Smart Meter

Jun. 17, 2021 PLYMOUTH VOICE. Plymouth Michigan News OPINION Ontario’s disastrous green energy plan that has created financial hardship for province ratepayers for years is coming to Michigan. As of June 1, Consumers Energy finalized the rollout of their new summer peak rate, which increases electricity rates by
DTE in the spotlight, again

Aug. 6, 2019 PLYMOUTH VOICE. DTE Energy is again in the spotlight for the frequency and duration of blackouts on its aging broken system-a fact mindful to the people of Plymouth and Plymouth Township who have suffered more than their share of power outages in the past two years.
Colbeck rebukes DTE in 11th hour statement

Dec. 14, 2018 PLYMOUTH VOICE. Plymouth Michigan News “In my own district, the City of Plymouth has been especially plagued with power outages, even after steps to address the issue…” In what is likely a final statement before he leaves office at the end of the year, State
DTE needs ‘more time’ to repair outages

Aug. 10, 2018 PLYMOUTH EAGLE. Plymouth Michigan News “We did not build or expand our infrastructure sufficiently to keep-up with the growth in your area…” Don Howard Staff Writer After almost two years of ongoing and persistent power outages, DTE Energy officials told Plymouth city officials they
Plymouth official blasts DTE plan

DTE Electric manager of distribution systems, Bill Cloutier, shows tree-trimming maps to the Plymouth Township Board of Trustees at April 2018 meeting May 29, 2018 PLYMOUTH EAGLE. Plymouth Michigan News Don Howard Staff Writer Last week, Plymouth Township resident John (Jack) Dempsey made his opinions