Mount Clemens adopts resolution opposing DTE Energy rate increase, urges public comment in MPSC case U-21534

The Mount Clemens City Commission on April 22 adopted a resolution opposing DTE Energy’s latest proposed electric rate increase and urged residents to submit written comments to the Michigan Public Service Commission in case U-21534.

Commissioner Calhoun, who introduced the resolution, read the filing summary into the record and said DTE “recently filed an application and testimony request for an annual increase of more than $450 million,” and that when combined with earlier approvals the company is effectively seeking “to raise its annual rates by more than $800 million in a period of 13 months.” The resolution states the proposed increase would impose “serious hardship for Mount Clemens residents.”

The resolution encourages residents and customers to file written comments with the MPSC and provided the case number (U-21534) for reference. Commissioner speakers emphasized state statutory standards that rates “shall be just and reasonable,” and urged constituents to share outage experiences and service concerns with the commission.

The commission discussed performance standards cited in the text of the resolution and how those standards factor into eligibility for incentives or rate adjustments under state law. No amendment to the text was offered during discussion. The commission adopted the resolution by roll call vote; the motion carried unanimously.

The resolution does not itself change rates; it is a local governmental expression of opposition and a request that the Michigan Public Service Commission consider service performance and affordability when reviewing the DTE filing. Residents wishing to comment were directed to submit written remarks to the MPSC referencing case U-21534.