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Wednesday, April 10, 2013  Dozens of communities will dig in and go green with the help of $73,000 in grants.

Monday, October 29, 2012  Michigan utilities say high winds could cause power outages in the state and they're keeping an eye on the weather to respond to power problems.

Saturday, July 14, 2012  Our 7&4 and 29&8 personalities will be walking in the Cherry Fest parade and will be taking pictures of you! Check them out here.

Monday, June 04, 2012  Four-time Stanley Cup Champion Tomas Holmstrom has been named the Grand Marshall of the DTE Energy Cherry Royale Parade.

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Thursday, September 29, 2011  The Michigan Public Service Commission will be hosting a forum for residents in Crawford County Thursday.

Monday, January 31, 2011  With temperatures struggling to crack 20 degrees, people are struggling to keep their homes warm. Some families turn to supplemental heating devices like space heaters.

Tuesday, November 09, 2010  This year customers of the two biggest gas companies in Northern Michigan are getting a break on their gas bills.

Wednesday, September 22, 2010  Authorities say severe thunderstorms in Michigan downed trees and power lines, leaving more than 100,000 electric customers without electricity.

Monday, August 23, 2010  DTE Energy is hosting two Customer Days to help area residents who are having difficulties managing their energy bills, need assistance resolving billing issues or are looking for ways to bring down their energy costs.

Wednesday, August 11, 2010  A record-high 17.01 tons of material collected during the 2010 National Cherry Festival was recycled during this year's Festival, according to recently received details from its solid waste and recycling service provider Waste Management.

Wednesday, June 23, 2010  Is it a case of taxpayer money for nothing? One of our viewers wondered if it could be and to make it even worse she says she shouldn't be getting it at all! Her story and what I found for her are the subject of this Fact Finder.

Wednesday, January 27, 2010  A northern Michigan wind farm is now fully operational and preparing to supply power to several thousands of homes in northern and southern Michigan.  DTE Energy in Detroit and Heritage Sustainable Energy in Traverse City have been working on the project since 2008.  Nine wind turbines are currently up and running with more expected to go up in the next year.

Thursday, October 22, 2009  Rebates and incentives from utilities companies are helping residents save money on improvements to make their homes more energy-efficient.

Thursday, July 23, 2009  The Michigan Interfaith Power and Light Group, with a Grant from DTE Energy, is providing MIchigan churches with energy audits as a first step to making the buildings more energy efficient.