MiCCA Admin

We submitted the following public comment to the Michigan Public Service Commission on Dec. 3, 2025: Please accept this comment from the Michigan Clinicians for Climate Action  (MiCCA) on DTE’s application in Case No. U-21990 for approval of special contracts for electric service between the utility and a subsidiary of the tech company Oracle Corp. for a 1.4-gigawatt data center in Saline Township near Ann Arbor.  The comments are prepared by Elizabeth (Lisa) Del Buono, MD, a retired...

As published in Bridge Michigan on Nov. 14, 2025. By Teresa Homsi and Alex Rabin The Dan E. Karn Power Plant in Essexville, Michigan is also owned by Consumers Energy and was decommissioned in 2023. Photo courtesy of creative commons. Joining a slew of retired coal power plants in the state, the J.H. Campbell Generating Plant’s planned closure in West Olive was meant to signal the beginning of a new era – one where our energy needs can be met by cleaner, more sustainable means.  But just a...

"I am here today because the decisions made in Michigan—by our legislators—can either protect or endanger the well-being of families across our state. When we talk about health, too often the conversation stops at hospitals, clinics, and prescriptions," Dr. Harris said.