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Tag: detroit utilities

A woman looks at a piece of paper in a darkened kitchen
Posted inNews

She didn’t know she still owed money to her utility. Then 25% of her paycheck was gone.

photo of reporter emily hopkins by Sarah Alvarez and Emily Hopkins, ProPublica August 19, 2022August 19, 2022

After DTE Energy sold hundreds of thousands of closed accounts, Detroiters faced default judgments and garnished wages. The utility only reaped pennies on the dollar.

Posted inDetroit

Explainer: The magnitude of DTE Energy shut-offs in Detroit

Avatar photo by Kate Abbey-Lambertz March 24, 2022September 13, 2022
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