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Michigan AG Dana Nessel challenges $436 million electric rate hike, calling out corporate overreach and defending consumers. Consumers Energy’s Historic $436 Million Rate Hike Request Faces State Scrutiny Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has intervened in Consumers Energy’s proposed $436 million …
Consumers Energy has restored power to over 100,000 customers after severe storms, deploying 660 crews including out-of-state help. Residents are urged to stay cautious near downed power lines as restoration efforts continue across affected communities.
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel challenges Consumers Energy’s proposed $248 million natural gas rate hike, deeming 70% unjustifiable. She advocates for a reduction to $76.5 million, highlighting the hike’s unfair impact on residents amidst increasing utility costs.
Michigan’s Consumers Energy seeks another rate hike shortly after a $154 million increase approval. Attorney General Dana Nessel criticizes the new request process, highlighting consumer burdens and transparency issues. Broader concerns about utility rate practices continue.
Michigan regulators approved a $154 million utility rate hike for Consumers Energy, increasing residential electric bills by 2.8%. Critics argue this frequent rate increase burdens consumers, amidst broader economic pressures and high energy costs throughout the state.
Consumers Energy’s renewable energy initiatives in Michigan generated $13.6 million in property tax revenue in 2024, supporting local services like schools and roads. The company’s expansion plans include six additional clean energy projects, bolstering economic growth and advancing Michigan’s clean energy goals while ensuring community benefits.
Consumers Energy is enhancing grid reliability in Michigan using Automated Transfer Reclosers (ATRs), which help prevent outages for over 72,000 customers. In 2024, ATRs reduced potential downtime by 350,000 hours, aligning with the company’s goal to improve service frequency and restoration times amid severe weather challenges.
Consumers Energy, supported by nearly $20 million in federal funding, will enhance Michigan’s electric grid to accommodate the rising electric vehicle (EV) market. The initiative involves deploying AI-powered technology across 18,000 smart devices, particularly in economically disadvantaged communities, to monitor grid impacts, boost efficiency, and support carbon neutrality goals.
