Brian Allnutt
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Environmental reporter with Planet Detroit.
I cover the climate crisis, utilities, environmental justice, politics, and open space.
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One note: MPSC commissioner Katherine Peretick brought up that both Consumers and DTE provide a discount for customers 65 and older, although she said they don't advertise it widely. She said this only amounts to $5 a month, but every dollar counts, especially this winter.
November 2, 2025 at 4:09 PM
One note: MPSC commissioner Katherine Peretick brought up that both Consumers and DTE provide a discount for customers 65 and older, although she said they don't advertise it widely. She said this only amounts to $5 a month, but every dollar counts, especially this winter.
Meanwhile, Consumers Energy customers will have to deal with an 8% gas rate increase and regulators are weighing over a $1 billion in proposed electric rate increases for Consumers and DTE customers.
November 2, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Meanwhile, Consumers Energy customers will have to deal with an 8% gas rate increase and regulators are weighing over a $1 billion in proposed electric rate increases for Consumers and DTE customers.
This is just the latest blow to LIHEAP, which had it's staff cut by the Trump admin in the spring. “It was already doubtful that winter heating season support was going to be received,” said Amy Bandyk with Michigan CUB.
November 2, 2025 at 4:09 PM
This is just the latest blow to LIHEAP, which had it's staff cut by the Trump admin in the spring. “It was already doubtful that winter heating season support was going to be received,” said Amy Bandyk with Michigan CUB.