Detroit Evening Report: Public invited to share thoughts on latest DTE rate increase request

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FILE — Dozens gathered in an auditorium for a Michigan Public Service Commission hearing on DTE's proposed rate increase, August 2022.

FILE — Dozens gathered in an auditorium for a Michigan Public Service Commission hearing on DTE's proposed rate increase, August 2022.

The Michigan Public Service Commission will hold a public hearing in Detroit Wednesday night to hear public comments on DTE Energy’s pending application to raise its rates. 

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The utility is requesting to increase electric rates by $456 million to improve the infrastructure and service for customers — less than a year after the commission voted unanimously to approve a $368 million rate increase for DTE.

The event on Wednesday will give residents a chance to weigh-in on DTE’s request, which was made in March. If approved, residents could see an average increase on their bills of about $11 per month.

Many customers have complained in recent months about frequent, long-lasting power outages. However, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has said the proposed rate hike is “excessive and unnecessary.”

The MPSC hearing will take place from 6-8 p.m. at Mumford High School, 17525 Wyoming St., Detroit. 

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  • Jerome Vaughn
    Jerome Vaughn is News Director at 101.9 WDET. His interest in news reporting began when he was five years old, after his mom bought him a yellow Panasonic ball and chain radio.