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DTE Electric Rates Going Up
DTE customers will see a spike in next month's bill. Here's how much to expect.
MICHIGAN — DTE Electric rates are going up, meaning customers will see a spike in their bill starting in the month of May.
The Michigan Public Service Commission approved an approximately $273.3 million rate increase for DTE Electric Co., but denied the company’s request to assess a system access charge for customers who have installed renewable energy projects, WDIV reported.
Residential customers who use an average of 500 kilowatt hours of electricity a month will see bills increase by $6.19, or 8.69 percent, according to the report. Commercial customers will see a 4.34 percent increase and industrial customers a 2.5 percent increase.
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The new rates will take effect on May 9.
Here’s some of what DTE said in a statement:
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DTE Energy prioritizes customer affordability while making significant investments to improve the safety and reliability of the energy grid. The Michigan Public Service Commission-approved rate change will fund new and upgraded electric infrastructure and technology as well as an enhanced focus on tree trimming.
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