And we’ll show you two ways to help. Together, we can be a voice for change and protect Michigan’s land, air, water, public health, and democracy.
Consumers Energy has just asked state regulators to raise our energy rates by $456 million – the utility company’s largest request in decades. If approved, that cost would be passed off directly to customers.
Consumers Energy just raised our rates by $276.6 million in March! Not to mention, DTE Energy is currently trying to raise rates for customers by $474.3 million – that’s a nearly $1 billion combined in total rate hikes. These constant hundred-million-dollar rate hikes are getting out of control. Our bills are already too damn high!
According to federal energy data, Michiganders pay the highest energy costs in the Midwest, even as we experience some of the worst reliability in the country. We keep paying more for our energy and continue to be left in the dark.
For Consumers Energy’s rate hike to take effect, it must be approved by state regulators at the Michigan Public Service Commission. You can make your voice heard by submitting a public comment urging them to reject the rate hike.