The Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) today issued 25 orders to assist in the orderly implementation of Michigan's new energy laws for the state's alternative electric suppliers (AESs) (Case Nos. U-15823 through U-15847).

"Because Michigan's new energy laws direct the MPSC to accomplish many regulatory actions within strict time limits, the Commission today is opening 25 dockets dealing with the implementation of Public Acts 286 and 295 for AESs," said MPSC Chairman Orjiakor Isiogu.  "The early opening of these dockets will assist in the orderly implementation of the new laws, and expedite the processing of the companies' future applications by the MPSC."

Today's orders direct each AES in Michigan to file requests to consolidate its case with that of another provider in the appropriate docket by Nov. 19. 

The Commission encourages interested persons to submit public comments.  Written and electronic comments may be filed with the Commission at any time.  Written comments should be mailed to the Executive Secretary, Michigan Public Service Commission, P.O. Box 30221, Lansing, MI 48909.  Electronic comments may be e-mailed to mpscedockets@michigan.gov .  All comments should reference the appropriate Case Number.  All information submitted to the Commission in this matter will become public information, available on the Commission's Web site, and subject to disclosure.

AESs in Michigan are:  Accent Energy Midwest LLC, American PowerNet Management, L.P., BlueStar Energy Services, Inc., CMS ERM Michigan LLC, CMS Energy Resource Management Company, Commerce Energy, Inc., Constellation NewEnergy, Inc., Direct Energy Services, LLC, Exelon Energy Company, FirstEnergy Solutions Corp., Integrys Energy Services, Inc., Liberty Power Delaware LLC, Liberty Power Holdings LLC, Metro Energy, LLC, MidAmerican Energy Company, Nordic Marketing L.L.C., Nordic Marketing of Michigan, L.L.C., PowerOne Corporation, Premier Energy Marketing L.L.C., Quest Energy, L.L.C., Sempra Energy Solutions LLC, Spartan Renewable Energy, Inc., Direct Energy Business, LLC., U.P. Power Marketing LLC, and Wolverine Power Marketing Cooperative, Inc.

Public Act 286 deals with, among other things, the handling of utility rate cases, the certificate of necessity process for construction projects, rate realignment, electric choice, and decoupling.  It is available for viewing here:

http://www.legislature.mi.gov/documents/2007-2008/publicact/pdf/2008-PA-0286.pdf

Public Act 295, also known as the Clean, Renewable, and Efficient Energy Act, deals with, among other things, the establishment of renewable energy programs and energy optimization plans.  It is available for viewing here:

http://www.legislature.mi.gov/documents/2007-2008/publicact/pdf/2008-PA-0295.pdf

The MPSC is an agency within the Department of Labor & Economic Growth.

Case Nos. U-15823 through U-15847