Energy watchdog group appeals electrical rate increase sought by Consumers Energy

By: Kyle Davidson

Outlets: Michigan Advance

Published: April 27, 2026

Words: 434

Last Updated: 2 months, 2 weeks ago

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A consumer advocacy group focused on energy costs and reliability has filed an appeal to energy regulators’ recent decision to increase electric rates for one of the state’s two major power companies.

On Friday, the Citizens Utility Board of Michigan appealed the Michigan Public Service Commission’s recent order approving a $276.6 million rate increase to Consumers Energy’s electrical rates.

The watchdog group asked the Michigan Court of Appeals to reconsider the …

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