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MPSC Rejects UMERC Renewable Energy Plan Due to Excessive Costs

Over the summer, we shared an overview of our expert testimony in an Amended Renewable Energy Plan case, U-21813, that could have significant implications for the future of Michigan’s energy landscape. The Upper Michigan Energy Resources Corporation (UMERC) argued in its amended Renewable Energy Plan filing that compliance with Michigan’s 2023 clean and renewable energy […]

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Consumers Energy Gas Rate Case U-21981 (2025)

Approved return on equity: N/A Approved overall rate of return: N/A Approved revenue requirement increase: N/A Approved residential class rate increase: N/A Requested return on equity: 10.25% Requested overall rate of return: 6.40% Requested revenue requirement increase: $240 million Requested residential class rate increase: 8% Time period: 12 months ending Oct. 31, 2027

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MPSC grants expedited approval for DTE contracts with hyperscale data center

The Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) has disappointed consumer advocates with a precedent-setting data center decision that sidesteps transparency and closes the door on public input. On October 31, DTE filed an ex parte application for approval of two special contracts to service a new hyperscale data center in Saline Township. In other words, DTE

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