Do You Know DTE Imari interviewing Mic Larry
1. Do You Know DTE wants to raise your rates?
DTE wants to raise the cost of your energy by 13.9%, which will raise DTE profits by 622 million dollars.
2. Do You Know the last time DTE raised your rates?
DTE raised rates in November of last year. Not one year ago, not six months ago, DTE raised rates by 1%, earning DTE an additional $ 31 million in profits.
3. Do You Know how much money DTE made last year?
DTE made 19 Billion Dollars in 2022, 25% more in profits in 2021.
4. Do You know the times of day DTE charges you more to use energy?
From 3 pm to 7 pm, DTE charges nearly 30% more than what you usually pay. When you turn on your air conditioner this summer at the hottest time of day, you will pay 30% more in costs.
5. Do You know the State of Michigan decides how much you pay for energy?
The Michigan Public Service Commission approves all rates for all energy companies in Michigan.
6. Do you want to stand up for yourself and stop DTE from raising rates?
If you are sick of being bullied by DTE and want to stand up for yourself, join Soulardarity by submitting your public comment to tell the state of Michigan to say no to DTE’s rate hike.
Give a comment at Michigan Public Service Commission https://mpsc.my.site.com/complaints/c...
Soulardarity is a 501(c)(3) in Highland Park, MI
A locally and nationally recognized leader in energy democracy with 200 members and 10 powerful staff and 5 board members. Soulardarity is a member-led, community organization formed in response to the repossession of over 1000 residential streetlights. Since 2012, Soulardarity has achieved tremendous impact with minimal resources building community power, promoting community-owned clean energy, and creating self-determination in Highland Park through the collective planning and cooperative ownership models. The organization has created a citywide solar street lighting plan, partnering with Southeast Michigan Regional Energy Office, established solar bulk purchase programs for HP and Detroit residents through partnerships with Ryter Cooperative Industries L3C, Midwest Renewable Energy Association (MREA) and Solutions for Energy Efficient Logistics (SEEL) LLC. The accomplishments highlighted in the film, How to Power a City and past and recent successes best demonstrate the collective leadership of the members and collaboration with movement partners. Soulardarity's programs and campaigns advance those community-led needs and goals through organizing, media, and movement building.
Do You Know DTE Interviews hosted by Imari featuring guest Mic Larry