Recent activity at Michigan Public Service Commission
Meetings, budgets, and plans from this organization.
Oct 29, 2026·Board meeting
Michigan Public Service Commission Special Meeting
The commission held a special meeting to approve the agenda and an order regarding case number U-21981, which relates to Consumers Energy Company's request for authorization to increase natural gas distribution rates. The meeting included a public comment session where citizens expressed concerns regarding the impact of data centers, ITC power line routing, and associated infrastructure on local communities and the environment.
Oct 15, 2026·Board meeting
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Michigan Public Service Commission Commission Meeting
The commission addressed various regulatory matters, including the approval of a consent agenda covering communication and electric utility issues. Specific actions included extending performance measures for AT&T Michigan, amending emergency 911 service training standards, and granting a permanent license to Easy Fiber Michigan LLC. The commission approved power purchase agreements for DTE Electric Company and Consumers Energy, and conducted reconciliations of power supply cost recovery and energy waste reduction costs for multiple utility providers, including Consumers Energy and Upper Peninsula Power Company. Additionally, the commission initiated rule changes regarding shutoff protections for medically vulnerable customers, resolved a pole attachment complaint, and opened a docket to explore changes to consumer billing practices.
Oct 1, 2026·Board meeting
Michigan Public Service Commission Commission Meeting
The meeting included a review of public comment procedures and the approval of various orders and action protocols concerning communications, electricity, and gas services. A significant portion of the discussion focused on Case U-20604, involving a power purchase agreement between Consumers Energy Company and Manitou Farms LLC. The commission further analyzed financial compensation mechanisms, PURPA compliance requirements, integrated resource planning, and the relative cost-effectiveness of specific energy contracts compared to voluntary market agreements.
Sep 10, 2026·Board meeting
Michigan Public Service Commission Commission Meeting
The Commission meeting involved several regulatory approvals and decisions. Key agenda items included the amendment of rules governing service quality and reliability standards for electric distribution systems, specifically adjusting the customer outage credit amount. The Commission approved an application by DTE Electric Company for a residential battery virtual power plant pilot under an expedited pilot process. Additionally, the Commission approved the adjustment of administrative fines for inflation and reviewed a rate increase application by DTE Gas Company, providing guidance on the gas delivery plan and infrastructure recovery mechanisms.
