Judge: Michigan should reject Consumers’ ‘highly problematic’ dam sale

By: Kelly House

Outlets: Bridge Michigan

Published: June 10, 2026

Words: 1,573

Last Updated: 17 hours ago

An administrative law judge overseeing deliberations regarding Consumers Energy’s proposed dam sale has urged regulators to reject the sale
The judge called Consumers’ plan to sell the dams and buy back the power at an inflated price ‘highly problematic’ and ‘inconsistent with the public interest’
The Michigan Public Service Commission is expected to decide in September whether to approve the sale

Michigan should reject Consumers Energy’s plan to sell its 13 Michigan dams …

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