Michigan regulators set December deadline for Consumers dam sale decision

Unless the company can reach a settlement with critics, state regulators said they will rule on the controversial sale on Dec. 17.

By: Kelly House

Outlets: Bridge Michigan

Published: November 5, 2026

Words: 741

Last Updated: 4 days, 3 hours ago

State utility regulators have set a December deadline to rule on the Consumers Energy dam sale
Unless the utility can show negotiations with sale critics are bearing fruit, regulators will make a decision Dec. 17
Consumers calls the sale best for its ratepayers; critics contend it’s too risky and expensive

Michigan regulators on Thursday gave Consumers Energy one last chance to negotiate with critics of its controversial plan to sell 13 Michigan dams …

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