FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Community Advocacy Impacted Public Service Commission Ruling on DTE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 12, 2020
Contact: Bridget Vial, 313-720-4330, [email protected]
Community Advocacy Impacted Public Service Commission Ruling on DTE
DETROIT - Last week, the Public Service Commission – the 3-member, governor-appointed Commission which regulates utilities – approved a 4.6% rate increase for DTE Energy in the midst of a pandemic and the worst economic crisis since the Great Depression.
There’s good news, however. Facing mounting pressure from advocates, the Public Service Commission took DTE to task for a number of outrageous budget items, nixing hundreds of millions of dollars requested for bloated executive compensation, and unjustified spending on fossil fuel plants and IT infrastructure. Most notably, the commission ruled to reduce DTE’s return on equity from 10% to 9.9%, flaunting DTE’s request for an increase in profits.
Read moreMake It Count HP - Phone Bank for 2020 Census
We are phone banking to get to 100% completion rate for census in Highland Park - let's make it count!
Use the form above to sign in to the calling system being used by the count committee.
You will receive instructions from there.
VOTE BY MAY 2ND: Board Elections & Annual Meeting 2020
Hoping this email reaches in you and yours in good health! Election time is here! Your Vote is Needed Soulardarity Members!
CLICK HERE TO REVIEW 2020 BOARD CANDIDATES & CLICK HERE TO VOTE!
VOTING INSTRUCTIONS:
- You must be a Soulardarity member whose dues are paid (you gave given at least $10 in the last 12 months) in order to vote. Need to start or renew your membership to vote? Click here
- Each member has one vote for each available board position.
- After reviewing the candidate information, use the 2020 Election Form to rank the candidates from the one you support the most (First Choice) to least (Third Choice). ****DO NOT select a candidate more than once!****
Two of the three candidates will be elected to the Soulardarity board. You can see the list of other board members on soulardarity.com/board.
VOTING WILL CLOSE AT 1PM ON SATURDAY MAY 2ND, DURING THE ANNUAL MEETING
Members are encouraged to attend the meeting by phone or computer. Candidates will be in attendance to answer questions from the membership.
CLICK HERE TO RSVP FOR OUR (VIRTUAL) ANNUAL MEETING on 5/2/2020
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The 2019 Annual Report is Out!
Click here to read Soulardarity's 2019 Annual Report
ICYMI: check out our front-page coverage in the Detroit Free Press!
We're On The Front Page
We just got a front page story in the Detroit Free Press about our struggle for energy democracy in front of the Michigan Public Service Commission.
Breaking It Down: DTE's Dirty Dealings and What To Do
Photo by Valerie Jean at the 12/6/19 Climate Strike in Detroit
Hey there everyone! If you're still wrapping your head around the news about DTE lately, I'm here to help.
Read moreThe Blueprint For Energy Democracy Is Here!
Its finally here! The first edition of the Blueprint for Energy Democracy, our plan to make Highland Park a global model for sustainability and self-determination.
READ: The Blueprint For Energy Democracy Framework |
READ: The Full 1st Edition Blueprint For Energy Democracy |
Tickets are on SALE on Eventbrite Only!
Soulardarity Grassroots Gala 2019 Promo video by Kate Levy!
Soulardarity Members and Supporters are invited to attend our 2nd Annual Grassroots Gala "Let's Build Together" Brunch at HP Bar & Grill, 12000 Woodward Ave, Highland Park, MI 48203. Join leaders and supporters of energy democracy to celebrate success and prepare for more!
TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW! Click the button below to buy your tickets and /or add your organization as a sponsor
Here's what's included in your ticket:
Fabulous catered brunch by Gabriel Hall
Mimosa bar provided by Woodward Ave Bar & Grill
Participation in the 50/50 Raffle
Incredible silent auction with local vendors
Highland Park 2019 Election Infromation -VOTE TUESDAY AUGUST 6TH
Find your polling place and review your ballot: https://mvic.sos.state.mi.us/
Watch the City Council Candidate Forum:https://www.facebook.com/laura.herberg.1/videos_by
Watch the Mayoral Candidate Forum: https://www.facebook.com/lwvdetroit/videos/1398379246992945/
If you can't access either video or don't have FB, Soulardarity staff can assist on Monday! Try messaging the folks who took the video as well.