Michigan Energy Consumers

02/04/2020

When consumers have the opportunity to pay less for their electricity, consumers will opt to pay less for their electricity.

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01/20/2020

As Governor Whitmer prepares her second State of the State address, here's some interesting food for thought...

This rule scrubs the distorting effects of state subsidies from the market and restores fair competition where it was originally intended.

11/19/2019

Supporters of electric choice took the MPSC to court - and RESOUNDINGLY won. The MPSC appealed the decision to the Michigan Supreme Court, and we now wait to hear from the Court what action it will take.

Shortly after the heavily negotiated new Michigan energy law passed and was signed in December 2016, the Michigan Public Service Commission effectively reinserted language that would have required a “local clearing requirement” or LCR that was specifically removed from the energy bill in order f...

08/13/2019

The latest rate hike request became public on a quiet July 3rd afternoon, as the majority of Michiganders had already left work, focused on the upcoming holiday. DTE filed a summary of their rate hike request, seeking to increase customer rates by $351 million.

Michigan’s monopoly utilities continue to hike rates on electricity customers, and policymakers in Lansing are beginning to take greater notice.   The latest rate hike request became public on a quiet July 3rd afternoon, as the majority of Michiganders had already left work, focused on th

08/05/2019

In the news...

Two months after being approved for a $273.3 million rate hike, DTE Energy is requesting a bigger hike for 2020.

04/09/2019

Dr. Philip O'Connor was one of the strongest, most intelligent and passionate voices on behalf of electric choice in and across the U.S. We are saddened by his much-too-early passing.

Phil was a kind man with a great sense of humor. It was our honor and privilege to have had the opportunity to work with him.

03/07/2019

Electric choice is so popular in , there's a line of schools and employers more than 6,500 customers long waiting for their opportunity to save!

03/05/2019

The Michigan Public Service Commission published a new report that highlights the popularity -- and cost savings -- of electric choice.

When the Michigan Public Service Commission released its 2018 Status of Electric Competition in Michigan report this month, state regulators noted the dramatic price differences paid by customers who live in states that enjoy the benefits of competition compared to customers who live in states whe

03/05/2019

Energy business news for Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo, Battle Creek and the Lake Michigan shoreline.

02/28/2019

According to data published by the Michigan Public Service Commission, states with electric choice offer big energy savings for local customers.

11/07/2018

We're tired of rate hikes! needs electric choice.