Metro Detroit weather: DTE shares tips to save money while staying warm

The next step is to see if the cold is entering through your doors or windows. According to Decker, there is a solution to assist in resolving this issue.

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    Freezing weather has DTE customers cranking up the heat and the electric bill.
    
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    DTE VP says there are ways to avoid the higher prices while the temperatures plummet.
    
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    DTE secured over $140 million of energy assistance for customers who could not pay their bill.
    

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  Freezing weather has DTE customers cranking up the heat and the electric bill.
  
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  DTE VP says there are ways to avoid the higher prices while the temperatures plummet.
  
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  DTE secured over $140 million of energy assistance for customers who could not pay their bill.
  

DETROIT (FOX 2):Because of the cold start to the week, more Michiganders will be consuming a lot of electricity to heat their homes.

With wind chills staying below zero throughout the day, Monday’s high will barely reach ten degrees. It will be significantly colder on Tuesday and Wednesday.

It is predicted that wind chills would range from -15 to -15. In some places, this figure may fall as low as -25.

What you are able to do:

By the end of the billing month, however, more energy may result in more money out of your pocket. However, he can save clients money and energy, according to DTE Vice President H.J. Decker.

“You can run your thermostat at around, we think around 68 , as sort of an optimal temperature setting,” Decker stated.

Customers could even use an additional blanket and adjust the temperature a bit at night, he adds.

The next step is to see if the cold is entering through your doors or windows. According to Decker, there is a solution to assist in resolving this issue.

“It s relatively easy to get some, what they call weatherization tape where you can put it over a crack or a place where you can feel cold air coming in the house,” he explained.

Customers should lastly inspect their furnace, looking for any filters that could need to be changed. According to Decker, the accumulation of dirt may make it more difficult for your furnace to operate.

“There is a way around that for people who are struggling to pay their bills,” Decker said.

In 2024 alone, DTE was able to acquire more than $140 million in energy assistance for consumers who were having trouble paying their bills.

“To obtain funds for energy assistance, you can get in touch with any of the partner organizations we collaborate with. He cited the Salvation Army, United Way, and True North as a few examples.

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In the meanwhile, the cold weather is forcing several schools in Metro Detroit to close.

The Source: H.J. Decker, vice president of DTE, spoke with FOX 2.

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During this week’s hazardous, below-freezing weather, Metro Detroit warming centers are open to assist anyone in need of a warm place.