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Public Service Commission sends much of DTE Energy plan "back to the drawing board"

In a decision that energy analyst Joe Daniel of the Union of Concerned Scientists called a "Midwest Nice" rejection, the Michigan Public Service…

A child-size dummy is crushed by a dresser during a Consumer Product Safety Commission news conference in Washington, D.C., in 2016. That year Ikea began a recall of millions of dressers after six children were killed in tip-over incidents. But a new study says that tip-over risks extend far beyond any one furniture-maker.

'Consumer Reports' Finds Dangerous Dressers In All Sizes And Shapes

Furniture tip-overs kill multiple children every year. A nonprofit group tested a range of dressers and found there was no way for consumers to tell by looking whether a dresser would be stable.

Xcel Energy plan aims for elimination of all carbon emissions by 2050

Xcel Energy has reached a settlement with environmental groups that puts it a step further on its ambitious path to zero carbon emissions by 2050. Xcel…

The J.R. Whiting Generating Complex, a coal plant in Erie, MI.

Consumers Energy scraps plans to build coal plant near Bay City

Consumers Energy has canceled its plans to build a coal plant near Bay City. The $2 billion plant would have created 1,800 construction jobs and 100…

The London skyline, shown in March 2017, is still shining bright. But the U.K. is using noticeably less energy than it did more than a decade ago.

The U.K. Economy Is Growing — But Its Energy Use Is Shrinking

The United Kingdom's total energy use has dropped 10 percent since 2002, unlike other EU countries. It's a quiet victory in the fight against climate change. It's also a bit mysterious.

DTE Energy stonewalling solar, say solar companies

Two solar energy companies say DTE Energy is stonewalling to keep them out of the state.Kevin Borgia is with Cypress Creek Renewables, which plans up to…

EIBC: Michigan has large unmet demand for renewable energy among businesses

An advocacy group says Michigan utilities aren't meeting the business demand for renewables.Laura Sherman is president of the Michigan Energy Innovation…

Surprise bills happen when patients go to a hospital they think is in their insurance network but are seen by doctors or specialists who aren't.

Congressional Panel: Consumers Shouldn't Have To Solve Surprise Medical Bill Problem

Surprise billing is one of the rare public policy issues that are both bipartisan and in need of a federal solution. A hearing on Capitol Hill looked to insurers and providers to help figure it out.

MPSC approves changes to DTE Energy's MI Green Power plan

The Michigan Public Service Commission has approved changes to DTE Energy's MI Green Power plan, which lets customers subsidize renewable energy. The MI…

Woman scattering cremated remains over water

Why the Funeral Rule is one of the least-known consumer protection laws in the country

A recent Freedom of Information Act request by NPR found that nearly 50% -- seven out of 15 -- Lansing area funeral homes recently violated the Funeral…

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