DTE Energy is requesting another large rate increase, just weeks after its last increase was approved. The Detroit utility is asking for another $474 million to pay for infrastructure improvements. The Michigan Public Service Commission approved a DTE rate increase of $242 million dollars in February.
If granted, the new proposed hike would add roughly 10% to the average resident’s utility bills. DTE filed the new request on Tuesday. Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel says she will intervene in the case.
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Detroit Regional Chamber releases poll
The Detroit Regional Chamber has released a new poll showing the current state of primary races in the state.
The survey, conducted by the Glengariff Group, shows Congressman John James leading all other Republican candidates running for governor in Michigan. Perry Johnson and Mike Cox are second and third, respectively. In the Democratic primary for the U.S. Senate, Congresswoman Haley Stevens leads the race, with Abdul El-Sayed and Mallory McMorrow following…