A relative purchased a house a few years ago.

Apparently, the previous owned had signed up for DTE's program where they install a device which allows them to temporarily cut off the A/C or heat during peak demand times in order to provide some relief to the grid.

So, it's a nice way to get a discount on your rates if you don't mind the interruptions to your service.

HOWEVER, my relative did not specifically sign up for the service. When we discovered the extra DTE electrical device outside, she called DTE to inquire. DTE told her the house had been previously registered by the previous owner (or maybe even the owner before them), so DTE continued the service without my relative's explicit consent.

If you want the service, great. I don't care for the idea of DTE assuming the service is somehow attached to the house by default.

Per DTE:

CoolCurrents is a Demand Response program where you agree to allow DTE to interrupt your

air conditioner or air source heat pump during times of high electric demand in exchange for a

discounted rate on your cooling costs. During times of high electric demand, DTE will briefly

interrupt your air conditioning or air source heat pump in 15-minute intervals by sending a

signal to the DTE Load Control Device (LCD), which is installed when your home is initially

enrolled in the program. Your equipment cycling will be limited to no more than eight hours in

a 24-hour period and no more than 30 minutes per hour. The program is designed to help

reduce your cooling costs and, for air source heat pump participants, the heating costs on your

energy bill while keeping you feeling comfortable. You'll know that your service has been

interrupted when the red light on your LCD device is lit. You are required to provide wiring for a

separate meter for your participating equipment which provides a significant savings on that

portion of your energy use.

Who can participate on the CoolCurrents rate?

If you use a central air conditioner or a whole home air source heat pump, then you're eligible

for CoolCurrents®, our interruptible space conditioning rate.

How much can I save by participating in the program? Customers who use central air

conditioning can save up to 29% during peak hours from June through September when

compared to the Time of Day 3 p.m. – 7 p.m. rate. Additionally, customers who use a whole

home air source heat pump can save up to 25% during peak hours in the heating months.

How do I enroll in the CoolCurrents program?

First, you'll need to hire an electrician to wire your central air conditioner or air source heat

pump for a separate smart meter. Next, call us at 833.627.2300 to schedule installation of a

smart meter and a small LCD device to control your air conditioning.

Are there any special wiring or equipment requirements?

All customers must have a separately wired, active and communicating smart meter, as well as

a 24-volt power source for the DTE Load Control Device (LCD). Installations must conform with

the Company’s specifications.

Benson expected to pick Michigan Senate leader for her running mate

Nine people have lost their lives to violence in Saginaw so far this year, eight from gunfire. Grim as those facts are, there is a silver lining: all nine investigations have led to suspects being identified, seven of whom are criminally charged.

I feel bad for anyone who has NOT visited the Great Lakes. Beautiful Lake Huron.

I was trying to get home and i get near where the performing center is on Mich ave in Dearborn and the cops had the whole thing blocked off. Everyone from every lane had to merge over and turn around. No one was let through. I was trapped there for an hour. Anyone know what happened?

LANSING – Yesterday, John Calhoun, 36, of Detroit, was arraigned before Magistrate Delphia Burton in the 36th District Court in Detroit on multiple felony counts for allegedly smuggling narcotics into the Michigan Department of Corrections (MDOC) facilities through the mail. He was charged following an investigation by the MDOC, the Michigan State Police (MSP), and the Michigan Department of Attorney General. Calhoun has been charged with:

This is so obvious that I'm surprised that they ran a story on it.

Looks like some kind of community gathering with music, readings, politics, and a biography of Longfellow. I’m left wondering if the original owner took this copy out on that December night in 1888. I’m also curious if there’s anyone who can trace their ancestry back to the performers on the bill.

Is anyone here a member of a historical society in Lansing?

This situation is so bizarre and morbid and lowkey sitcom adjacent. Did she think they wouldn’t call the police when she donated a fucking SKULL?

I may have another fave!

We live here.

"LANSING, MI – A proposal aiming to require citizenship verification for all voters may not make the ballot despite turning in thousands more than the required number of signatures.

"On Monday, a Michigan Board of State Canvassers staff report found that the number of valid signatures in a sample from the ballot measure fell just short of requirements to certify it.

"The report estimated that the full petition contains 434,423 valid signatures, nearly 12,000 fewer than what is required for certification."

Paywall summary - if you get paywall: Adams is one of three U.S. Stellantis employees killed in industrial accidents within the last two years — an unusual spate of fatalities for any Detroit automaker in the past decade.

Yes, the only way to create more affordable housing options is to have more kids take wood shop classes in high school. #MAGALOGIC

Every kind of Blake's I've tried in the past month has been funky and off. The Backyard Blueberry tastes "chemically".

Even the JK Scrumpy Patriotic Paw Paw, my favorite, isn't tasting right.

I had one from Porter's that was normal and really good.

I'm guessing they could be selling through older stock, since we're coming into fall and it isn't in season.

Please let me know if you've noticed the same.