The Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) seeks to engage with Michigan residents and provide information regarding its work through its outreach, education, and engagement efforts. The Commission hopes that this work will expand opportunities for informed, meaningful participation by members of the public in Commission activities and its decision-making processes.
We encourage you to use the webpage to:
The Commission’s outreach and engagement strategies are rooted in three foundational principles:
Community members are more likely to trust organizations with which they are familiar, and this earned trust requires both visibility and access to the organization, materials that are relevant and timely, and that community members understand the processes by which decisions are made. For this reason, the Commission seeks to participate in local outreach actives, including participation in local resource fairs or other similar events, and is seeking to actively build relationships with organizations that are trusted by their community members to help connect the Commission with those communities. Key to this work are the Commission’s Community Liaisons and the Commission’s Community Partner Network.
The MPSC’s Community Liaisons seek to connect the Commission with local communities. They work with Community Based Organizations and Community Members in their respective regions to bring the Commission closer to communities through participation in local outreach events and opportunities. Community Liaisons also work to build the Commission’s Community Partner Network.
To connect with your Community Liaison, email LARA-MPSC-externalaffairs@michigan.gov.
The MPSC’s Community Partner Network (CPN) exists to build relationships between the MPSC and communities throughout Michigan. This will be achieved through meaningful collaboration between community organizations and MPSC Community Liaisons, jointly identifying opportunities for impactful engagement, and working together to build understanding of the Commission’s role and how it can help address the needs of the community.
The MPSC Community Partners help the Commission reach their communities to provide information about:
In return, we offer Community Partners access to a variety of MPSC resources, including:
If you are interested in learning more about becoming an MPSC Community Partner, e-mail LARA-MPSC-externalaffairs@michigan.gov.
If you would like to have the Commission represented at your community or resource event, to have one of our knowledgeable staff members speak to your organization, or to request a meeting with a Commissioner or Commission representative, we’d love to hear from you! Simply complete the appropriate form provided below and submit it to us at LARA-MPSC-externalaffairs@michigan.gov. We will review your request and your Community Liaison will get back with you. Please allow a minimum of 2 weeks for a response.
Explore our variety of resources including our Consumer Tips that offer information on utility safety and cost savings or our Get Help page for available assistance options and subscribe to our monthly newsletter for MPSC updates and additional resources that can be shared with your community.
