Dana Nessel plans to intervene as Consumers Energy requests $456M electrical rate increase

By: Kyle Davidson

Outlets: Michigan Advance

Published: June 3, 2026

Words: 701

Last Updated: 1 month, 3 weeks ago

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As one of Michigan’s largest energy companies filed paperwork this week to seek another increase in its electrical rates, Michigan’s Attorney General Dana Nessel has once again committed to intervening on ratepayers’ behalf.

Nessel’s announcement also saw the attorney general raise concerns about the state’s system for regulating energy costs.

On Monday, Consumers Energy submitted an application for a $456 million rate increase to the Michigan Public Service Commission. The company is also requesting …

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