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DTE tells Masonic Temple: Pay bill by Sunday or we could shut off electricity, natural gas

Posted on 24 August 2012. Tags: bill, could, electricity, Masonic, natural, shut, Sunday, tells, Temple

DETROIT (AP) — DTE Energy Co. is threatening to cut off electricity and natural gas at the Masonic Temple in downtown Detroit. Full News here – Crain’s Detroit Business – News Feeds

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Report: Limit on number of customers that can choose electricity provider has raised rates

Posted on 23 August 2012. Tags: choose, customers, electricity, Limit, number, provider, raised, rates, report

Jay Greene – A new report today said provisions in Michigan’s 2008 energy law that capped utility company competition has led to 20 percent-plus increases in rates for businesses and residential customers. Full News here – Crain’s Detroit Business – News Feeds

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Rick Haglund: Even with blistering heat, a downsized Michigan has enough electricity for all

Posted on 22 July 2012. Tags: blistering, downsized, electricity, enough, even, Haglund, heat, Michigan, Rick

In previous years, we’d hear dire warnings from electric utilities to conserve energy and the absence of lawn watering restrictions. Not this year. Full News here – Detroit Business News

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Smart meters: State mulls health, privacy risks of new electricity meters being installed at Michigan homes

Posted on 18 July 2012. Tags: being, electricity, health, homes, installed, meters, Michigan, mulls, privacy, risks, Smart, state

The Michigan Public Service Commission staff doesn’t think health risks are significant, but recommended utilities allow customers to opt out of the smart meters. Full News here – Detroit Business News

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