Ann Arbor for Public Power
@a2publicpower.bsky.social
We are a coalition of local members and organizations striving for a green, publicly-owned energy future in Ann Arbor! Our Linktree: https://linktr.ee/a2publicpower
Incredible work by Tom Perkins of the Guardian exposing DTE and other IOU's astroturf tactics as they attempt to convince the public to vote against their best interests www.theguardian.com/business/202...
Powerful US utilities secretly fund ‘grassroots’ groups to sway cities away from switch to public power
As communities push for publicly owned electricity, private utilities may be deploying dark money and local front groups to stop them
theguardian.com
The private corporations who own our electric system have a playbook and nearly limitless resources to oppose democratic intervention. None of these developments are a surprise, because they outline their plan in plain text. www.boulderblueline.org/pdfs/Tactica...
Campaign updates, wonderful community, and delicious food at the March Public Power Potluck! This is also an opportunity to become a signature collector and sign the public power ballot initiative (: RSVP below and invite your friends! forms.gle/kdq3GtCnmgEF...
Happy Getting Screwed Over by DTE day to all who celebrate... ... spend those 3 dollars a month supporting the campaign to Dump DTE! act.annarborpublicpower.org
Join us for the Public Power Potluck next Saturday 2/28 at Clonlara School! Bring a dish to share and get involved in our ballot petition campaign. Help take the next step to control our power in the city RSVP Here: forms.gle/fWKKi1p2LLKB...
www.mlive.com/news/2026/02... Maybe it’s a good time to think about public power. They are generally more reliable. @a2publicpower.bsky.social
Are Michigan utilities still among the worst for outages? ‘We’re getting better’
For years, Michigan power companies have ranked at the bottom of the nation for outage time. There are signs things are improving.
mlive.com
Y'all I am gonna McFuckin Lose It Just happened to look at my DTE account & we used nearly 100 fewer KWH at this time last year and yet our bill is somehow more expensive?? Like I know DTE is about as corrupt as possible but just seeing it shamelessly laid out is making me want to [REDACTED]
How to Fight Rising Utility Bills? Take Over the Company, Activists Say. www.nytimes.com/2025/12/10/n... This is what @a2publicpower.bsky.social what’s to do too!
How to Fight Rising Utility Bills? Take Over the Company, Activists Say.
nytimes.com
Ann Arbor for Public Power is proud to grow our hard-working staff in this critical moment! Are you passionate about fighting climate change and democratizing energy? Do you have experience with grassroots campaigns? Go to annarborpublicpower.org to apply!
Our Ballot Petition Launch Day event is packed! Sign up today to volunteer to collect signatures! act.annarborpublicpower.org/volunteer?_g...
HAPPENING TODAY: Join A2P2 at the Ballot Petition Launch Day event at Clonlara School. Event starts at 3pm with food from Star’s Cafe. There will be speakers and an instructional guide for how to help collect ballot signatures. See you there! #annarbor #a2council
Sean explains why public power is better than private power, A2P2's ballot initiative, and invites everyone to the Ballot Petition Launch Day on Saturday 1/31 from 3-5pm at Clonlara School
I'll be gathering signatures for this soon!
Ann Arbor for Public Power@a2publicpower.bsky.social · 6mo agoIMPORTANT CAMPAIGN UPDATE: A2P2 has submitted the official ballot language to the city and signature collection begins soon! Help put the next step towards publicly-owned power in Ann Arbor on the ballot in 2026! #a2council More info: annarborpublicpower.org
IMPORTANT CAMPAIGN UPDATE: A2P2 has submitted the official ballot language to the city and signature collection begins soon! Help put the next step towards publicly-owned power in Ann Arbor on the ballot in 2026! #a2council More info: annarborpublicpower.org
AS ELECTRICITY BILLS RISE, ACTIVISTS ARE DEMANDING PUBLIC CONTROL OF UTILITIES a bit of light in dark times truthout.org/articles/as-...
As Electricity Bills Rise, Activists Are Demanding Public Control of Utilities
“Public power” organizers are pushing for democratized control and truly public ownership of our energy system.
truthout.org
Radical idea: Dump DTE and replace it with publicly-owned, 100% renewable, reliable, affordable electricity
Abdul El-Sayed@abdulelsayed.bsky.social · 11mo agoRadical idea: corporations shouldn’t own essential public infrastructure.
Want to find out what the next big step is for our campaign and help contribute to discussion about how we can realize our goal of 100% renewable publicly owned power in Ann Arbor? Come to our A2P2 Town Hall on Saturday, June 28th from 3-5pm at Clonlara School! RSVP Here: tinyurl.com/2s4536np
Rally for Public Power: Tell City Council you’re tired of DTE corporate control⚡️Public power resolutions are up for a City Council vote. Rally together at City Hall this Monday, March 3rd @ 6:30pm before filling the Council Chambers @ 7pm 🙌 Bring your friends, family and neighbors to ditch DTE 🏡
