Unfair Rate Hike!
December 1, 2023, the Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) approved a rate hike for DTE Energy starting December 15, 2023. This decision will significantly impact Metro-Detroiters during the holidays and throughout the harsh winter.
What You Need to Know:
Too Much Money: The approved rate hike grants DTE Energy a staggering $368,115,000 increase. This comes after the energy corporation reported a third-quarter gross profit of $1,580,000,000.
Last year, despite a request for $388,000,000, only $30,557,000 was approved. People-powered efforts reduced the increase by 90%, yet DTE will now receive almost the entirety of their original request and millions more.
We Should All Question Michigan Public Service Commission Deliberations when they favor DTE: of the commission's $34.9 million budget, all but about $3 million in federal grants is paid by assessments levied against Michigan utilities. DTE and Consumers pay 88% of that assessment, or 80% of the total commission budget.
Too Many Questions: The MPSC's Investment Recovery Mechanism (IRM), aimed to track investments in DTE Electric’s distribution system and ensure continued investment in the distribution grid to improve reliability and resilience, this won't be completed until Summer 2024. The rate hike decision comes before a full review of DTE's investments, compromising reliability and efficiency.
Too Cruel: Some of the rationale the MPSC used to justify the rate hike is to assist DTE during historic inflation. However, this prioritizes corporate interests during times of high inflation over the well-being of the people, their customer base, and the group the MPSC is appointed to serve.
Support Fair Energy Practices!
Soulardarity, a 501c3 organization, fights for Energy Democracy in Highland Park & Detroit MI. The organization began when DTE viciously removed all street lights throughout Highland Park MI. Since then Soulardarity has gathered support by installing solar street lights, organizing policy initiatives, and advocating for fair, equitable, sustainable, clean, efficient, energy for everyone. Visit Soulardarity.com and become a member today!
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🌟 Soulardarity 2024: Lighting Up the Future Together! 🌟
Join us as we recap an incredible year of impact and growth for Highland Park and beyond! From advocating for racial and climate justice to providing utility assistance and empowering community members through innovative workshops, Soulardarity achieved groundbreaking milestones in 2024.
🎥 Highlights include:
DTE Ratepayer Clinics and Just Transition Workshops 🛠️
Providing $85,000+ in utility assistance to families 💡
Championing energy democracy with the "How to Power a City" screening 🎬
Distributing life-saving cooling kits during summer heat waves 🌡️
Building local leadership through Organizer Bootcamps 🚀
Celebrating resilience at community events like the Collard Green Cookoff and Juneteenth 🌱
✨ Witness how we’re creating sustainable, people-powered solutions for Highland Park and the greater Detroit area. Let’s celebrate our wins and energize for the year ahead!
💙 Stay connected:
Website: Soulardarity.org
📩 Support our mission: Share this video, follow us, or donate to fuel our work in 2025!
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More pics from our end of year Sneaker Ball Celebration! 🥳
Huge shoutout to our very own ED for her awards and acknowledgment for an outstanding job at being our fierce leader!
Shoutout and special thanks to Imari, our Event curator/ planner/ coordinator/ comms team and social media manager for putting together such a wonderful event! We look forward to coming just as correct next year for all of our events/ conferences/ workshops and meetings.
Huge shoutout and thanks to @kharyfrazier and the Detroit is Different crew for holding down all things comms, tech, sound, set up, lighting, AV! Khary you and your team are amazing and we are looking forward to continuing to grow and build with you all. ... See MoreSee Less
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The LAST open house of the year! Hop in and find out how to celebrate Soul in 2024! ... See MoreSee Less
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Hey there Larry!
Shout out IMARI!🎉🎊🎉🎊🎉🎊👏👏👏
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HUUUGGGEEE shout out to The Love Experience for leaving us all speechless at what an amazingly incredible experience we alllll had! I still have people reaching out to me TODAY reeling from the amazing time they had and how awesome the food was! Everything from the food, to the decor, to the carefully hand crafted by @queenninafreelove centerpieces, to the 360 #photobooth, to the service, to the crew, down to the intricate details and everything in between!!! The Love Experience is hands down one of the best catering/ decor design experiences I have ever experienced! Book The Love Experience for your next event! This black owned company gave us the experience of a life time. Thank you so much to @queenninafreelove and her team for doing a PHENOMENAL job. ... See MoreSee Less
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Huge shout to Mic Larry (king of Laughter) Minister of Comedy for gracing the stage at our 5th Annual Gala (Sneaker Ball)! We had an absolute blast! You blessed us with the gift of laughter, setting the tone for the rest of the wonderful evening. Continue to shine and elevate our community with the spirit of laughter and good vibes. 😎 🙏🏾 ... See MoreSee Less
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Huge shout out to @urbanartorchestra for Rocking the house at our 5th Annual Gala! The sneaker Ball was an absolute success! UAO, we loved and enjoyed every bit of you! The vibes were right, the mood set, and the fun was had! Continued love and blessing in this beautiful musical journey! Book UAO for your next Big event! ... See MoreSee Less
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And we’re happy Mama Shu got the Sheefy art piece! 🔥
Good morning Mama Shu!
Welcome everyone!
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If you would like to donate an art piece to the silent auction this Friday, you can submit to bit.ly/calltoartists24 - you can submit until noon today!
Welcome everyone!! So excited you’re here!
The Sponsored tables also have a bottle of champagne 🥂
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Sneaker Ball End of Year Celebration – Soulardarity
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Join us this Giving Tuesday in supporting Soulardarity's mission to empower our community through equitable energy solutions. By purchasing tickets to the Sneaker Ball 2024, you'll not only enjoy an unforgettable evening but also receive an annual membership to Soulardarity, directly contributing to initiatives like utility assistance programs that have profoundly impacted lives.
Event Details:
Date: December 6, 2024
Time: 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Location: Mama Imani Humphery Hall (2nd floor Detroit Food Co-op), 8324 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 48202
Highlights of the Evening:
Live performance by the Urban Art Orchestra
Exquisite dinner provided by the Love Experience
Comedy by Mic Larry
Silent auction featuring incredible artists and packages
Cocktails and VIP packages
Awards celebrating 2024 accomplishments
Exciting raffles and more!
Secure your tickets now and be part of a night where elegance meets community spirit. Your participation fuels our efforts to create sustainable and just energy solutions for all.
Ticket Options:
General Admission: $75
VIP Admission: $150 (includes early admittance, reserved seating, VIP gift bag, autographed merchandise)
Table Sponsorship: $800 (includes 8 seats, program recognition, complimentary bottle of champagne)
Purchase your tickets today at www.soulardarity.org/events.
Thank you for your support in illuminating a brighter future for our community.
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