Starting today, a rate increase takes effect for those who get electricity from DTE Energy. The Michigan Public Service Commission approved the action for an overall $273 million rate increase for the company that’ll cost customers about $6 dollars more per month. Despite approving the increase, the MPSC did deny DTE’s asking to charge homeowners who have installed renewable energy projects with a “system access” fee. The utility says the additional money will be put toward system upgrades and tree trimming.
