In case you missed it, Michigan got hit with a pretty bad ice storm that has left over 600,000 people without power.
DTE Energy has sent out notices saying they expect all power to be restored by Sunday, Feb. 26.
Needless to say people are not happy (and very cold) and have taken to social media to express their disdain.
DTE made $1.1 billion in profits last year. They are choosing their profits over your family. Enough is enough. We need public power in Michigan. https://t.co/HfBEIpT7oN— Rashida Tlaib (@RashidaTlaib) February 24, 2023DTE tryna fix everybody electricity at once bc yall tweeted them & yelled at them that its been 5 hours 💀 pic.twitter.com/JZGYUmnfBD— Bugey (@Ace__Bugey) February 24, 2023The DTE that got 100k outages can’t be the same DTE that sent a high ass bill the other day CANT BE!— Watch #AskJenn (@JENNontheRocks_) February 23, 2023.@DTE_Energy : Instead of burying the power lines, we'll spend millions hacking down every tree in metro Detroit that's within 25 feet of a line or pole. Mother Nature: pic.twitter.com/8MmrehLpyL— Kyle Mattson (@thekylemattson) February 23, 2023@DTE_Energy pic.twitter.com/uBriLsBlXR— Matt Akers (@mattakersmusic) February 24, 2023DTE been using the same playbook for at least 50 years! https://t.co/AbYHRxvZZC— PJ³ (@PaulTheUrbanist) February 24, 2023just thinking about dte apologizing for the “historic nature of this ice storm” rather than apologizing that EVERY FUCKING STORM IS “HISTORIC” AND KNOCKS HALF A MILLION PEOPLE’S POWER OUT— b.jamar 🏳️🌈 (@bjamar_) February 23, 2023I’m ready to join a DTE class action lawsuit!!— Troy Bolton (@indstryplantain) February 24, 2023The fact that we're 24 hours since the beginning of the mass outages and DTE still can't give estimates other than basically "by the end of the month" is a goddamn joke. And all these generators sounds like half my neighborhood is mowing their lawn all night.— SkitchP (@skitchP) February 24, 2023I’m not trying to be dramatic or anything but at this point @DTE_Energy should be paying me— Ryan Callihan (@RCali21) February 23, 2023is dte even like MILDLY embarrassed???— orvella smith (@MsOrvella) February 24, 2023lol at DTE saying they’re “preparing” for the 21st century when we are already almost a quarter of the way through it https://t.co/cTqlgRijd0— Liza (@thamesnocturne) February 24, 2023I am thankful for all the DTE workers that are out in the bitter cold fixing things and getting power back on. On the other hand, how do we still have power outages in 2023? DTE made over $1B last year and continuously raises rates year over year. Something has to change. Fast. https://t.co/pHRRu3VnMl— Joe Jovanovic (@JosephJovanovic) February 24, 2023DTE betta not even think to send no mf bill next month— THE HARDEST. ❤️🔥 (@omg_deztanie) February 24, 2023A tree is sparking in our back yard…. @DTE_Energy said call the Fire Department and then FD said call DTE. 😩 #winterstorm #dte #michigan pic.twitter.com/Jzz9l3qc41— Rain M. (@RainLovesPeace) February 23, 2023This post is for dte energy, fuck you. My power is out and i’m freezing like a bitch i can’t even open my fridge u are a hoe and i hope nuclear energy bodies your asses bc why are u so bad at keeping the lights on ugly ass company i paid my bills and they are paid!!!!!!— attackthepriest (@attackthepriest) February 23, 2023This is basically the DTE equivalent of "President trump will take many calls and have many meetings. He will work from early in the morning until late at night." pic.twitter.com/Wlau4ORZZx— Dave Phillips (@ByDavePhillips) February 23, 2023I cannot believe that DTE established a monopoly on energy and then is the least consistent power company in the state but the most expensive IN THE COUNTRY! Make it make sense— Dr. Miranda BAEly (@_HelloMyLove) February 24, 2023DTE Energy absolutely owes us groceries, gas if needed to travel for warmth & a discount for this bullshit they put us though. “It could be until Sunday that your power is back” my house is already at 62 degrees and dropping. Fuck you guys.— anatomyofcake 🎂 (@michaelabroooke) February 23, 2023Square up I’ll knock you the fuck out— Rumham35 (@Rumham35) February 24, 2023A DTE Energy facility in Michigan. Credit: Shutterstock
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