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rate hike legislation
Coverage of rate hike legislation in the Nexus archive.
- Guide: How Michigan’s process for setting DTE, Consumers rates factors into midterms
Michigan's Public Service Commission regulates utility rates, with DTE Energy and Consumers Energy seeking significant rate increases. Legislative bills aim to limit rate hikes to every three years and tie property tax changes to rate rollbacks. The MPSC's rate-setting process involves administrative law judges and public input through E-Docket.