Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel Challenges DTE Energy's Rate Increase
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel's Bold Stand Against DTE Energy
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is once again pushing back against the proposed DTE Energy rate hike. Nessel accuses the energy company of spending lavishly on corporate jets for their CEOs and attempting to pass that cost onto customers.
Details on the Proposed Rate Hike
DTE is asking for another rate hike just months after a previous hike that amounted to a $368 million increase. In testimony to the Michigan Public Service Commission, Nessel reported that DTE officials inflated the costs associated with running the utility by spending money on corporate jet travel.
Impact on Consumers
- Projected Increase: An additional rate hike would mean a 10% increase in consumers' bills.
- Consumer Burden: Nessel argued this move would unduly burden Michigan residents.
- Corporate Accountability: Calls for greater transparency in corporate expenses are growing.
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