Michigan AG contesting Consumers Energy's rate hike request
The utility company requested a $248 million gas hike, which would increase residents' rates by 12%.
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The utility company requested a $248 million gas hike, which would increase residents' rates by 12%.
The planned outage will affect customers in Holly Township, Groveland Township and Springfield Township.
The Michigan Public Service Commission enlisted an outside consulting firm to conduct the review of the two utilities.
The results come after MPSC launched an investigation in 2022 amid reports of widespread outages and public frustration.
Metro Detroit labored under its third consecutive day of 90-plus-degree heat Wednesday, as the region continues one of the most brutally hot stretches it's seen in decades. As of yet, the power grid has been holding up for most residents.
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has filed a notice of intervention opposing Consumers Energy's proposed rate hike.
Consumers Energy requested a $325 million rate hike to improve infrastructure and service.
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is opposing Consumers Energy's proposed $136 million natural gas rate increase, arguing that the increase should be no more than $5.3 million if needed.
National Weather Service officials say winds reached 115 miles per hour, with a path length of 5.7 miles and a width of 450 yards.
The Michigan Public Service Commission is toying with a proposal that would reward utilities with more money from a $10 yearly charge to consumers for improved performance.
Consumers Energy crews will be upgrading the natural gas system in Berkley, with work starting this week, city officials said.
Severe weather on Wednesday in Michigan is causing thousands of power outages.
Severe weather on Thursday in Michigan is causing thousands of power outages across the state.
Consumers Energy is offering voluntary buyouts to more than 4,900 employees.
DTE and Consumers Energy leaders were back on the hot seat Thursday, facing questions over their response to power outages and what steps are underway to strengthen the grid.
Weeks after several power outages, DTE and Consumers Energy faced a grilling from legislators over the response.
About 50 people showed up to a town hall in Commerce Township Monday held by Senator Jim Runestad to address power outage concerns.
Monday marked the sixth day without any electricity. Some have been resorting to dangerous ways to stay warm.
The Michigan Public Service Commission on Wednesday ordered an audit of DTE Energy and Consumers Energy in response to the public's frustration with widespread and extended power outages.
