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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Lace up your finest kicks and dust off your formal wear – the Soulardarity Sneaker Ball is bringing a fresh twist to your typical year-end gala! 👟✨
Where else can you rock designer sneakers with your dinner jacket or evening gown? Join us December 6th for a night where high fashion meets street style, and elegance gets comfortable!
🎵 Groove to the incredible Urban Art Orchestra LIVE
🍽️ Savor an exquisite dinner by the Love Experience
🎭 Split your sides with comedian Mic Larry
🎁 Bid on amazing silent auction items
🥂 Sip signature cocktails
🎊 Celebrate our 2024 achievements
Don't miss the most unique celebration of the year! Tickets are going fast – secure yours at soulardarity.org/event/sneakerball
Time: Friday December 6, 2024 7PM - 11PM
Location: Mama Imani Humphery Hall (2nd floor Detroit Food Co-op)
8324 Woodward Ave, Detroit, Michigan 48202
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Join us to learn about the work we have been doing this year and how we can celebrate together!
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Greetings community! I’m proud to announce that our Q4 membership meeting was a success! Recap coming soon! We typically don’t have the luxury of capturing all of our newest members but this time around we did! Say hello to our newest soul members! We look forward to you being apart of our community and building with you! Thanks so much for becoming a trusted member!
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🌞✨ Ready to explore the world of solarpunk? 🌱 Join us for a quick, 10-minute dive into how communities are reimagining a sustainable, just future powered by clean energy! This video will give you a glimpse into the power of resilience, creativity, and grassroots change—values we hold close here at Soulardarity.
And while you're here, don’t forget to grab your tickets for our upcoming Sneaker Ball: A Night of Soul & Sole on Friday, December 6th! Dress up, lace up your favorite sneakers, and join us at the Mama Imani Humphrey Hall, located at 8324 Woodward Detroit, for an unforgettable night of art, music by The Urban Art Orchestra, dinner, cocktails, awards, a silent auction, and more! Hosted by the hilarious Comedian Mic Larry, this is a night you won’t want to miss.
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Welcome Ken Bates. Would you care to speak?
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🚨🗣️Announcements!!!
💙🤍 Q4 Membership Meeting
November 12 @ 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Calling all members (and yes, non-members too!) to our FINAL membership meeting of the year! We’re in the final quarter and we are ready to CELEBRATE some incredible touchdowns, encouraging defense, show-stopping offense, and a highlight reel as the clock winds down on the year! As always, the food, vibes, and community will be awesome as always, and it’s a great opportunity if you’re UNFAMILIAR with Soulardarity to get to know us & what membership is all about!
Held at the Aya House at Motor City Mimosa at 2055 Gratiot in Detroit, we hope to see you there! BONUS – come dressed in your favorite Sports Team apparel!
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🖤💛 Sneaker Ball End of Year Celebration
December 6 @ 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Let’s head out of 2024 and into 2025 with a celebration of epic proportions! Grab your finest attire and your favorite pair of sneakers and meet us for our first Soulardarity Sneaker Ball!
Things you can expect from this amazing night:
Silent Auction on incredible artists & packages
The unbelievable Urban Art Orchestra performing LIVE with an open dance floor, Awards and celebrations of many accomplishments of 2024. A fantastic dinner provided by the Love Experience Cocktails & VIP Packages also provided by the Love Experience Live entertainment and hilarious laughs by comedian Mic Larry Extraordinary raffles & MORE!
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Welcome to our virtual open house today! Our program team is taking a quick break after a great convening with the Energy Democracy Project this past Monday & Tuesday! They are in this video. Stay tuned to learn more about energy democracy & events coming up for Soulardarity!