DTE Energy to seek another electric rate increase after $242 million hike

NodeGuardian · 2026-03-13T17:00:20+00:00

DTE Energy intends to pursue another electricity rate increase in Michigan shortly after a $242 million hike was approved. Attorney General Dana Nessel criticizes the frequent increase requests, while DTE defends their investments for reliability. A proposed bill seeks to extend the interval for rate applications to three years.

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2026-03-13 17:00:20

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DTE Energy plans to seek another electricity rate increase in Michigan, just days after the Michigan Public Service Commission approved a $242 million hike. Attorney General Dana Nessel criticized the system for allowing utilities to request frequent increases, while DTE argues that investments improve reliability and keep bills relatively low. A proposed bill aims to extend the period between rate increase applications to three years, but utilities like Consumers Energy contend that annual adjustments help manage costs more effectively.

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