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December
06
MPSC accepts parts of Upper Peninsula Power Co.'s integrated resource plan, recommends changes
06
MPSC approves $19.9M rate increase for SEMCO Energy Gas Co.
05
Number of renewable energy installations up by 57% in Michigan in 2018
November
19
As utility scam complaints rise in Michigan, MPSC urges customers to be on alert
18
Natural gas rates to remain low even amid high demand; heating oil, propane also starting the season at lower prices
14
Michigan utility customers see more than $4B in rate relief as MPSC approves final refunds from federal corporate tax cuts
07
CompareMIGas website helps customers make informed decisions when choosing a natural gas provider
04
MPSC receives $100,000 grant to enhance excavation damage prevention program
October
23
MPSC, MDHHS announce 2019-2020 recipients of grants to help low-income residents pay heating bills
17
MPSC seeks public input on proposed updates to rules governing gas technical standards, including cybersecurity
17
Gov. Whitmer partners with MPSC in launch of MI Power Grid to help guide Michigan through transition to clean energy
07
MPSC seeks potential nominees to state Unmanned Aircraft Systems Task Force
07
MPSC approves contract for Consumers Energy to purchase 166-megawatt wind farm in Hillsdale County
04
Correction: MPSC approves rate increase for Consumers Energy gas customers; utility to increase infrastructure upgrades, enhance technologies
September
26
MPSC approves refunds of more than $1.6B for Consumers Energy customers
26
MPSC approves rate increase for Consumers Energy gas customers; utility to increase infrastructure upgrades, enhance technologies
20
MPSC launches redesigned website
11
Final Statewide Energy Assessment outlines room for improvements to Michigan's energy supply and delivery systems
11
MPSC approves settlement that ends disputes between Consumers, independent power producers and clears path for more renewable energy
09
Gov. Whitmer, MPSC mark Lifeline Awareness Week to promote discounts for telephone, broadband services
05
MPSC announces public forum in Benton Harbor on Indiana Michigan Power's proposed integrated resource plan
04
Ways to prepare now to keep winter utility bills manageable
August
30
MPSC names new Commission Executive Secretary
26
MPSC urges utility customers to be vigilant against fraud
20
MPSC orders $333 million returned to DTE Gas customers from lower federal corporate tax
19
MPSC announces new public information officer
08
MPSC finds power providers able to meet future customer needs
06
MPSC encourages propane customers to shop now for best prices
July
18
MPSC lowers monthly surcharge for low-income heating assistance
18
MPSC approves part of DTE Electric Co.'s renewable energy plan, delays decision on future wind projects to company IRP
17
MPSC offers tips on staying cool while keeping utility bills in check
02
MPSC orders Consumers Energy to take corrective actions based on findings from January natural gas facility fire. Also seeks public comments by Aug. 9 on initial Statewide Energy Assessment
01
Statewide Energy Assessment finds energy supply, delivery adequate, but identifies areas for improvement
June
19
Summer Energy Appraisal sees electricity sales decline, natural gas sales to increase; prices at the pump higher
11
Michigan joins National Lifeline Eligibility Verifier database
07
MPSC: Consumers Energy must explain gas safety practices
07
MPSC approves Consumers Energy's integrated resource plan. It's the first long-term utility outlook OK'd under 2016 state energy laws
May
23
MPSC approves customer refunds from Michigan Gas Utilities Corp., Upper Michigan Energy Resources Corp
23
MPSC approves UPPCO rate increase; most residential bills will drop
20
MPSC schedules June public forum in Detroit on DTE Electric's proposed integrated resource plan
02
MPSC schedules prehearing in electric line dispute
02
MPSC approves DTE Electric rate increase, EV pilot, denies system access charge for renewable energy
April
18
MPSC adopts updated digging damage complaint form. Action brings attention during Safe Digging Month to safety around underground lines
18
MPSC orders 2 cable companies to provide required documentation
15
MPSC meeting this week includes MISO presentation on spring energy outlook, storage proposal, polar vortex
10
MPSC extends deadline on Consumers Energy's resource plan
09
MPSC schedules Escanaba meeting for public comment on UPPCO's integrated resource plan proposal
01
MPSC urges Michiganders to stay safe, make free call to 811 before starting any digging project
March
21
MPSC concludes its investigation into DTE billing practices
07
MPSC approves Detroit Thermal service to 9 Bedrock locations
04
MPSC's 2018 Annual Report details progress on energy laws, infrastructure, tax refunds, customer assistance, broadband
February
21
MPSC approves revised DTE Electric voluntary green pricing program
15
Wind continues to dominate renewable energy generation in Michigan
15
Energy waste reduction to save customers $1.1 billion in utility costs
08
MPSC offers safety tips during power outages due to winter storms
07
MPSC investigates Consumers' natural gas fire, begins assessment of state's energy supply, availability
07
MPSC approves more wind for Consumers' renewable energy plan
01
MPSC report: Cable providers up in 2018, while subscribers decline
01
Electric consumption through Michigan's choice program increases in 2018, MPSC annual report finds
January
28
MPSC offers tips on winter heating bill help, energy saving practices
18
MPSC approves agreement with DTE Electric to improve storm response, wire down safety. DTE's voluntary green pricing program approved
09
MPSC Announces Dates of Meetings in 2019
09
MPSC approves Consumers Energy electric rate increase, EV pilot