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Commissioner vows to bring resolution opposing DTE rate increase after meeting
Summary
Commissioner Rick said he will introduce a future resolution opposing a proposed DTE rate increase, citing last year’s $368 million increase that added roughly $651 to average bills and DTE’s $1.4 billion 2023 earnings.
Commissioner Rick told the commission he plans to bring forward a resolution opposing a proposed DTE Energy rate increase that the commissioner said would add about $11 per month on average for customers (a $456 million proposed increase).
Rick said the previous DTE rate increase approved in December was about $368 million and added roughly $651 to the average customer bill; he said DTE reported $1.4 billion in earnings in 2023. Citing continued reliability problems experienced locally, he said he doubts additional revenue will improve service and intends to allow residents to register opposition with the Michigan Public Service Commission.
He urged residents to submit comments to the Michigan Public Service Commission and said he would bring a formal resolution to the commission in the near future.
What happens next: Commissioner Rick indicated he will draft and present a resolution for the commission to consider; residents can also submit comments to the Michigan Public Service Commission via the contact information Rick provided.
