Nicholas Nwabueze, Director

The Regulated Energy Division (RED) provides the Commission with technical assistance and recommendations to ensure that regulated electric, gas, steam and wastewater services are provided in a safe, reliable and efficient manner at fair and reasonable prices for Michigan’s citizens and businesses and to enhance Michigan’s competitive environment. RED is responsible for regulatory oversight of various financial aspects of Commission-regulated energy utilities in Michigan, including recommendations of appropriate utility rates. The division administers the Commission’s Gas Cost Recovery and Electric Power Supply and Cost Recovery Programs, Uniform System of Accounts, Annual Reports, and Utility Tariff Books. RED is also responsible for oversight of Michigan’s electric and natural gas customer choice programs, including administering the Commission’s Code of Conduct, designing choice rates and tariff rules, and the licensing of alternative electric and gas suppliers. RED is comprised of four sections: Accounting and Auditing, Act 304 and Sales Forecasting, Financial Analysis and Customer Choice, and Rates and Tariffs.

Contact the Regulated Energy Division @ 517-335-1600
Fax: @ 517-335-8500