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A Literal Train Wreck Makes A Case For Resilient Infrastructure

Posted on December 13, 2019 by Nat Zorach

A train derailment yesterday morning in Southwest Detroit knocked down a power line, leaving about a thousand residential and commercial DTE Energy customers without electricity and internet for about eight hours. It is unclear what caused the derailment of the … Continue reading →

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Detroiters Grapple With Questions of Energy Future

Posted on June 21, 2019 by Nat Zorach

Yesterday evening, concerned citizens, activists, and energy professionals packed a lecture room at Wayne County Community College in downtown Detroit to offer public comment to the Michigan Public Service Commission. The hearing was on utility DTE’s proposed Integrated Resource Plan, … Continue reading →

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