electric bill increase Michigan

Summer Peak Electric Rates Return For Millions Of Michigan Residents

ANN ARBOR - On June 1, millions of customers served by DTE Energy and Consumers Energy moved onto seasonal "time-of-use" electric rates that charge more for electricity during periods of highest demand. The pricing structure is designed to reduce stress on the electric grid during hot summer afternoons. But it also means households that run

Why Your Power Bill Keeps Going Up — And Why It May Not Stop

LANSING — Michigan residents are about to see their electric bills rise again. State regulators have approved a $276.6 million rate increase for Consumers Energy, marking the latest in a steady series of hikes that are quietly—but consistently—pushing household energy costs higher. For the average customer, the increase will add about $6 per month, depending