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CUB and MI-MAUI Call For Suspension of Electricity Shutoffs During Wildfire Air Quality Event

The Citizens Utility Board (CUB) of Michigan and the Michigan Municipal Association for Utility Issues (MI-MAUI) call on all electric utilities in Michigan to suspend shutoffs of electricity to all customers, and to restore power to all customers previously shut off, for the duration of the hazardous air quality event caused by wildfire smoke from […]

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Michigan Regulators Issue Milestone Order on Low-Income Assistance Programs

In Case U‑20757, the Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) recently approved a new statewide affordability framework to lower energy costs for low-income households. In a June 11 order, the Commission set a target to limit household energy bills to no more than 6% of income and directed stakeholders to redesign assistance programs to align with

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Upper Peninsula Power Co. Electric Rate Case U-22032 (2026)

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: 10.55% Requested overall rate of return: 6.7% Requested revenue requirement increase: $17.3 million Requested residential class rate increase: 15.65% Time period: 12 months ending Dec. 31, 2027

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Consumers Energy Electric Rate Case U-22070 (2026)

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: 6.59% Requested revenue requirement increase: $456 million Requested residential class rate increase: 9.8% Time period: 12 months ending April 30, 2028

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