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DTE rate hike inspires backlash – Planet Detroit
WEB20 hours ago · DTE faces backlash from ratepayers, advocacy groups at public hearing over proposed rate hike Metro Detroit residents and advocacy groups voiced strong opposition to DTE Energy’s proposed $456 million rate hike, criticizing its impact on low-income communities and the company’s track record on service reliability.
Planet Detroit’s stories to watch in 2024 – Planet Detroit
WEBDec 28, 2023 · In 2024, Detroit battles dust and truck troubles, water and electric bill worries, smoky air, power outages, wild weather, and gnarly industrial pollution leftovers. We bring you what’s on tap for the coming year.
Who is working to preserve and restore Detroit wetlands? – Planet …
WEB1 day ago · Organizations like watershed councils, land conservancies and government agencies are working to protect Detroit wetlands.
New Detroit partnership to begin planting trees where people …
WEBAug 11, 2022 · New Detroit partnership to begin planting trees where people need them most. by Tom Perkins August 11, 2022. Grant funding totaling $900,000 will help launch an ambitious plan to improve Detroit’s ailing tree canopy and make it more equitable. The effort, dubbed the Detroit Tree Equity Partnership, will begin planting trees this autumn.
Detroit solar farms approved by city council – Planet Detroit
WEBJul 31, 2024 · City council approves first phase of Detroit solar plan, but concerns about litigation and DTE involvement remain.
Detroit says its new climate strategy will empower residents. Activists ...
WEBDetroit is rethinking its climate strategy, this time leaving more power to its residents by providing them with tools and funding. The Detroit
Detroit unveils new climate strategy, adopts energy and water ...
WEBNov 22, 2023 · The City of Detroit unveiled a new climate strategy today after the Detroit City Council unanimously approved an energy and water benchmarking ordinance for existing buildings during its final session of the year. The Detroit Climate Strategy details short-term actions that the city and its partners will undertake to combat climate change.
City survey shows Detroiters want safer parks, more nature …
WEBDetroiters want safer access to more green spaces, according to a community needs assessment survey unveiled by the Detroit Parks and Recreation Department during a virtual Town Hall last week. The survey, which includes responses from 629 adult participants from all over Detroit, is part of a larger strategic planning process to …
Three Detroit neighborhoods selected to host solar fields
WEBJun 24, 2024 · Three Detroit neighborhoods have been selected to host solar fields that the city of Detroit says will help offset the energy used by city buildings. Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan said at a Monday press conference that the Gratiot-Findlay, State Fair and Van Dyke-Lynch neighborhoods had been selected for solar fields.
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