Independent review by the Citizens Research Council largely agrees with state regulators on why Michigan's electric rates remain high—but says policymakers should focus on lowering the cost per kilowatt-hour rather than average monthly bills. LANSING – Ask Michigan homeowners whether electricity has become more expensive and most won't hesitate with the answer. Absolutely. In one
COLUMBUS – Ohio consumers are increasingly asking whether they will be forced to pay higher electric bills to support the massive power demands of AI data centers, a debate that is now beginning to take shape in Michigan. While average residential electric bills in Michigan remain lower than those in neighboring Ohio, regulators, utilities, consumer
ANN ARBOR — Ann Arbor’s push to create an alternative energy system outside the traditional DTE Energy model is accelerating, raising new questions about whether the city could eventually become one of the first major Michigan communities to partially — or even fully — break away from the state’s dominant investor-owned utility structure. The latest
NOVI – ITC will be conducting aerial patrols of the high-voltage transmission structures and lines in Michigan from May 27-June 30, weather permitting. The helicopter patrols are conducted to provide an overall status of the overhead transmission system that is operated by ITC’s Michigan operating entities, ITCTransmission and Michigan Electric Transmission Company, LLC (METC). The
The Michigan Public Service Commission spent 2024 working to improve the reliability of Michigan’s electric grid while implementing new energy laws and expanding public engagement to encourage more customer participation in regulatory matters before the Commission. The MPSC’s 2024 Annual Report highlights the MPSC’s broad approach to making Michigan’s power grid more reliable and resilient,
NOVI—ITC Holdings Corp., the largest independent owner of high-voltage electric transmission infrastructure, announced several executive changes. Appointed were: Charles Marshall to vice president, ITC Holdings Corp. and president, ITC Michigan Vinit Gupta to vice president, transmission planning Brenda Houtz to vice president, operations Timothy Greenen to vice president, supply chain & general services All organizational
ITC, a major power company in Michigan, will be conducting aerial inspections of its high-voltage transmission structures and power lines using helicopters. Thus, these inspections will take place from September 9th to October 4th, weather permitting. 1. Why Are There Low-Flying Helicopters Near Michigan Power Lines? Eventually, the goal of these patrols is to assess
NOVI - In the August 19 episode of MITech TV, we were joined by Tony Mosesso, manager of state government affairs at ITC. With election season right around the corner, Mosesso spoke about how policymakers in Lansing affect energy customers and companies across the state. In Mosesso’s role, he collaborates with government officials and policymakers
NOVI - In a recent episode of MITech TV, we spoke with Nathan Benedict, director of regulatory strategy for ITC. He talked to us about FERC Order No. 1920, which will change the way electric transmission is planned across the country. Order 1920 institutes new requirements for how regional transmission grid entities evaluate transmission solutions
Nathan Benedict, Director of Regulatory Affairs talk about federal order for ITC to increase the pace of transmission grid expansion. Diane Durance from IAC and Michael Vitek from UM talk about June 20 New Enterprise Forum discussion and June 26 I-Corp Hub breakfast at Bamboo Ann Arbor. Riley Lenhard Program Director Centrepolis Accelerator Lawrence Technological University talks
