Blog tagged as Energy

Homeowners Associations Couldn't Ban Solar Projects Under Bill Sent To Gov

06/21/24 02:01 PM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
Homeowners Associations Couldn't Ban Solar Projects Under Bill Sent To Gov
Homeowners Associations (HOAs) would be prohibited from banning certain energy modifications or solar energy systems among their community's property owners under legislation approved by Senate Democrats Thursday.

Is House Energy Panel Stuck In Groundhog Day? 

05/23/24 01:46 PM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
Is House Energy Panel Stuck In Groundhog Day? 
The House Energy, Communications and Technology Committee seemed to experience a “Groundhog Day” phenomenon, Rep. Jaime Greene (R-Richmond) said Wednesday during a line of questioning between herself and Chair Helena Scott (D-Detroit).

Nessel Calls DTE $8.06-A-Month Rate Hike Proposal 'Absurd' 

03/29/24 10:38 AM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
Nessel Calls DTE $8.06-A-Month Rate Hike Proposal 'Absurd' 
DTE is asking the Michigan Public Service Commission to sign an electricity rate increase of more than $450 million, which Attorney General Dana Nessel is saying is far too much.

2 Groups Appeal Line 5 Approval

12/27/23 02:56 PM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
2 Groups Appeal Line 5 Approval
Two environmental groups appealed the Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC)’s decision to approve the Line 5 tunnel project in the Straits of Mackinac.

Big DTE Rate Hike Means $6.51 More Monthly 

12/04/23 04:46 PM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
Big DTE Rate Hike Means $6.51 More Monthly 
The Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) unanimously approved a $368 million rate increase for DTE to fund utility reliability upgrades, a figure 40% lower than the $622 million rate increase the company initially requested.