Nessel Questions DTE Pricing Moves And Declares That The Proposed Rate Hike Cannot Stand

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is set to become involved in DTE's recent rate increase application, submitted last week, aimed at maintaining regulatory oversight on behalf of residents. This proposed hike seeks to elevate natural gas charges by $237 million annually, translating to an 8% rise in residential customer bills and an overall increase of 10% for DTE gas users. DTE's President and COO, Bob Richard, emphasized the importance of natural gas in everyday life and framed this request as essential for continued investment in system safety and reliability, while still keeping customer costs manageable. Critics, however, argue that energy expenses are already excessively high.Nessel's intervention previously saved consumers over half of what DTE originally sought in last year's $113 million rate increase request. She contends that DTE’s proposal is aimed at enriching corporate profits rather than benefiting Michigan families. Nessel’s office remains committed to reviewing the filing meticulously to ensure justifiable customer charges.

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