Ann Arbor Public Power initiative accuses DTE of fronting opposition effort

By: Kyle Davidson

Outlets: Michigan Advance

Published: April 27, 2026

Words: 518

Last Updated: 2 months, 2 weeks ago


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A ballot committee looking to lay the groundwork for Ann Arbor to transition to a city-owned electric utility is calling out its opposition, pointing to campaign filings tying the effort to one of the state’s largest investor-owned energy companies.

Ann Arbor for Public Power is a ballot initiative that, if approved by voters, would establish the governing structure for a municipal utility, kicking off the process of replacing its current provider, Detroit-based DTE Energy.

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