Michigan utility regulator approves $276M rate hike for Consumers Energy

By: Ben Solis

Outlets: Michigan Advance

Published: March 27, 2026

Words: 620

Last Updated: 4 months ago

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Consumers Energy received approval for yet another rate hike on its customers from the Michigan Public Service Commission on Friday, which will also allow the company to collect an additional $276.6 million from its electricity customers.

The company initially sought to raise rates by 13%, or $436 million with an additional surcharge hike of $24.3 million.

Consumers’ rate increase comes as many residents still struggle to pay their existing electricity bills, and have seen their …

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