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CUB Welcomes Federal Court Ruling on Limiting DOE Emergency Authority

A September 11 ruling by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit marks a significant victory for Michigan energy consumers, emphasizing the authority of states in planning for energy resource adequacy. In a unanimous opinion, a three-judge panel vacated the Department of Energy’s (DOE) May 25th emergency order that had forced Consumers Energy to keep the aging J.H.

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Members of the Michigan Public Service Commission sit with an administrative law judge and staff member for a public hearing on Integrated Resource Planning.

CUB Welcomes Recommendations from MPSC on Energy Affordability

In June 2026, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer sent an open letter to the Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) requesting input on legislative reforms that could improve energy affordability and reliability, as well as opportunities for new or improved energy affordability assistance programs. On August 10, the MPSC made its response public. The newly released letter

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CUB Applauds New Reliability Map from MPSC as a Step Toward Greater Reliability

On July 7, the Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) launched a valuable new tool that gives the public easier access to electric utility reliability data across Michigan. The public can now use an interactive map to view and better understand information on the reliability of electric service in their communities. This effort aligns with past

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