It doesn't surprise me that they're trying something like this.
From what I've seen so far, when it comes to Michigan that is: Ann Arbor seems to be the most progressive city in Michigan. I remember the first time I discovered this, I couldn't believe how much power a city has to shape their own rules and regulations.
I'm from the Netherlands, and have seen the state for about 6 months total. So maybe an actual Michigander can chime in.
Ann Arbor is exceptionally good at performative politics. Spend a fuck ton on studies and half measures, but never invest in the infrastructure that might threaten existing power structures or ruffle some boomer feathers. Without spending my Sunday afternoon digging into this, it appears to be more of the same.
There is some popular support for a real utility to replace DTE. I don't know how realistic it is, but this ain't it.
It's hard to overstate just how awful DTE is. Bottom 5 reliability in the country for a for very friendly climate. Our local schools have more power outage days than snow days.
From what I've seen so far, when it comes to Michigan that is: Ann Arbor seems to be the most progressive city in Michigan. I remember the first time I discovered this, I couldn't believe how much power a city has to shape their own rules and regulations.
I'm from the Netherlands, and have seen the state for about 6 months total. So maybe an actual Michigander can chime in.