Briana Rice

DTE shut off electricity for nonpayment more than 213,000 times in Michigan last year. A new affordability goal could help, but relief could be years away.

DTE shut off electricity for nonpayment more than 213,000 times in Michigan last year. A new affordability goal could help, but relief could be years away.

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Karen Johnson Moore and her husband Columbus are struggling with high energy bills despite efforts to conserve electricity

Karen Johnson Moore and her husband Columbus Moore are working hard to lower their DTE Energy bill , which topped $500 in February for gas and electric combined.

Karen Johnson Moore and her husband Columbus Moore are working hard to lower their DTE Energy bill , which topped $500 in February for gas and electric combined.

Karen Johnson Moore and her husband Columbus Moore are working hard to lower their DTE Energy bill , which topped $500 in February for gas and electric combined.

Detroit only has one city-run outdoor public pool — and it’s closed this summer for renovations.

Detroit’s goal is to help 350 households with critical home repairs this year. Nearly 9,700 households applied for the latest round of assistance.

Detroit’s $7 million home repair programs are reopening next month. Low-income residents will have a chance to receive free necessary home repairs for issu