The Citizens Utility Board (CUB) of Michigan applauds Gov. Whitmer for announcing steps today to both improve access to relief for Michigan ratepayers whose lives are too frequently upended by power outages and hold the large investor-owned utilities accountable for unreliable electric service. “Governor Whitmer is right to recognize that the state of electric reliability […]
Michigan Radio (NPR) By Caroline Llanes August 17, 2021 https://www.michiganradio.org/post/experts-consider-grid-strength-climate-change-resilience-wake-power-outages-michigan
The Detroit News By Kalea Hall August 18, 2021 https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/michigan/2021/08/19/power-outages-michigan-longer-than-most-states/8151978002/
CUB in the News: Power outages in Michigan longer than in most states Read More »
Detroit Free Press By Frank Witsil August 19, 2021 https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/2021/08/19/dte-power-outage-credits/8196199002/
CUB in the News: DTE offers $100 credit to customers still without power as of Monday Read More »
MLive By Lindsay Moore August 16, 2021 https://www.mlive.com/public-interest/2021/08/25-isnt-enough-ag-says-consumers-dte-should-reimburse-powerless-customers-for-spoiled-food-hotels.html?outputType=amp&__twitter_impression=true
WBCK By Renk August 17, 2021 https://wbckfm.com/michigan-utility-companies-rank-low-reliability/
CUB in the News: Michigan Utility Companies Rank How Low on Reliability? Read More »
Stateside: MI’s electric grid problems; kids and past pandemics; Rep. Meijer on Afghanistan Michigan Radio By Stateside Staff August 17, 2021 https://www.michiganradio.org/post/stateside-mi-s-electric-grid-problems-kids-and-past-pandemics-rep-meijer-afghanistan
Local 4 News WDIV Detroit By Grant Hermes and Dane Kelly August 12, 2021 https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/michigan/2021/08/12/nearly-a-million-michigan-households-lose-power-why-does-this-keep-happening/
We are pleased to announce that Citizens Utility Board (CUB) of Michigan President Robert Nelson has been appointed to serve on the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) North American Numbering Council (NANC), the recently re-chartered federal advisory committee that ensures there is fair and impartial numbering in telecommunications. Mr. Nelson will serve a two-year term on
Michigan Radio By Emma Winowiecki and Paulette Parker July 8, 2021 https://www.michiganradio.org/post/perfect-storm-poor-infrastructure-and-extreme-weather-are-leaving-michigan-vulnerable
