DTE requests another rate increase
Published on Apr 29, 2026, 7:08:48 PM
Total time: 00:03:59
Published on Apr 29, 2026, 7:08:48 PM
Total time: 00:03:59
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.
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.
And just a reminder: a poll shows a snapshot in time. It does not indicate future events. Michigan’s primary elections take place on August 4.
The city of Highland Park says it’s calling for a closer examination of its combined sewage overflow costs. The city says it’s joining with other suburbs and the Great Lakes Water Authority to form a task force. The purpose will be to find out why overflow rates are 10 times more than expected. Highland Park is requesting an adjustment of $1.5 million for this year’s combined sewage overflow charges. The task force is scheduled to meet in Dearborn on May 8th.
Metro Detroiters are still waiting for the Gordie Howe International Bridge to open – and there’s no word on when that might happen.
U.S. Ambassador to Canada Pete Hoekstra tells the Detroit News that there are still issues that need to be worked out in the agreement between the two countries before the new span can begin operations.
President Trump threatened months ago to stall the opening of the bridge. Canada paid the full cost of construction. Michigan is set to get a share of revenue generated by the bridge, once Canada’s costs are covered.
Gas prices in metro Detroit continue to rise quickly. The average for a gallon of regular gas is now $4.25. That’s up 6 cents from Tuesday.
The price is 45 cents per gallon more than just a week ago. Analysts say crude oil prices remain high because of the war in Iran, but refinery problems here in the Midwest are adding to the steep price increases.
The Detroit Pistons face playoff elimination if they don’t win tonight. The team plays the Orlando Magic in game five of a best of seven series tonight. Orlando leads the series three games to one.
The Pistons finished the regular season with the best record in the NBA’s Eastern Conference, but they’ve failed to carry that dominance into the playoffs.
Game five takes place tonight at 7 p.m. at Little Caesars Arena. The game will not be televised. You can watch it on Prime Video or listen to it on WWJ radio.
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