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The Michigan Attorney General’s office has launched a website to help people track power outages and whether they are due a credit or a refund for lost service. Rick Pluta reports.

Several Washtenaw County residents spoke out against unreliable utility services. It took place at a recent town hall at Washtenaw Community College hosted by Congresswoman Debbie Dingell. WEMU’s Josh Hakala reports.

DTE and Consumers Energy have increased energy rates for the summer. This year, DTE joined Consumers in implementing a “time of day” rate structure for its customers. WEMU’s Josh Hakala reports.

Attorney General Dana Nessel is challenging a rate hike request filed by Consumers Energy, the state’s largest gas and electric utility. We have more from Rick Pluta.

Recent power outages in Washtenaw County have a good portion of Southeast Michigan outraged. Nearly a million lost power in the last two winter storms. Ann Arbor City Council member Jen Eyer joins WEMU's David Fair to discuss what the city will ask of the state legislature and the Michigan Public Service Commission and the increased interest in establishing a municipal electric utility in Ann Arbor.

Michigan’s top utility regulators are planning to hold public hearings today in Jackson and Dearborn. The Public Service Commission is on the road to hear from people affected by last month’s widespread power outages. We have more from Rick Pluta.

Michigan’s largest utility companies faced questioning from state lawmakers Wednesday over recent widespread blackouts. Colin Jackson has more.

Energy grid reliability is again at the fore following an ice storm that crippled much of Michigan. Additionally, environmental concerns about transporting toxic chemicals and how and where they are stored is, once again, a priority following a train derailment in Ohio. 6th District Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-Ann Arbor) joined WEMU's David Fair and Lisa Wozniak from the Michigan League of Conservation Voters with new and updated information on the path forward.

Energy grid reliability is again at the fore following an ice storm that crippled much of Michigan. Additionally, environmental concerns about transporting toxic chemicals and how and where they are stored is, once again, a priority following a train derailment in Ohio. 6th District Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-Ann Arbor) joined WEMU's David Fair and Lisa Wozniak from the Michigan League of Conservation Voters with new and updated information on the path forward.

Beginning today, the amount of money paid for electricity from DTE will depend on what time of day its used. WEMU's Josh Hakala reports.