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Jocelyn Benson Proposes Banning Michigan Utilities From Political Spending As Energy Costs Rise
Michigan Democratic gubernatorial hopeful Jocelyn Benson proposes limiting political spending by DTE and Consumers Energy to end what she calls a conflict of interest between regulated utilities and regulators.
April 14, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - policy
Michigan Utilities Face Back-to-Back Rate Hikes as MPSC Approves $276.6M Consumers Energy Increase
Michigan Public Service Commission approves $276.6 million rate hike for Consumers Energy, raising residential bills by 8.9% starting May 1, as utility customers face back-to-back increases from both major providers.
April 4, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - elections
Jocelyn Benson Proposes Banning Utility Political Spending in Michigan
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Jocelyn Benson proposes banning regulated utilities from spending money to influence or elect politicians in Michigan as part of a broader energy reform plan.
April 18, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - policy
Lansing: 148 Michigan Politicians Sign Pledge to Reject Utility Campaign Money as Consumers Energy Files $456 Million Rate Hike
148 Michigan politicians signed a pledge to refuse utility campaign donations on the same day Consumers Energy filed a $456 million rate increase request, the largest in more than 20 years.
June 3, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - policy
Michigan Communities Push Back Against Data Centers as State Lawmakers Consider Moratorium and Tax Repeal
Michigan communities are rallying against data centers while state lawmakers consider repealing tax breaks for the facilities. A ballot initiative to ban utility political donations has 81 percent support. Deep Green withdrew its $120 million Lansing proposal amid community opposition.
April 10, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - policy
Consumers Energy Plans to Sell 13 Aging Dams to Private Equity Firm in Controversial Deal
Consumers Energy plans to sell 13 aging dams to private equity firm Confluence Hydro for $13 total in a deal critics say would cost ratepayers billions over 30 years while generating $270 million in utility profits.
April 8, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - policy
Michigan Families Face Back-to-Back Rate Hikes as Consumers Energy Plans Another Electric Bill Increase
Consumers Energy announced plans to seek another electric rate increase just seven days after the MPSC approved a $276.6 million hike, drawing criticism from Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel who called the pattern "truly broken."
April 7, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - policy
Pontiac Voters in Line as Michigan Ballot Proposal to Ban Corporate Campaign Cash Files 562,000 Signatures
A Michigan ballot initiative to ban campaign contributions from utilities and major state contractors filed over 562,000 signatures on Wednesday, easily clearing the threshold for the November ballot. The proposal targets DTE Energy, Consumers Energy, and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan.
May 28, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - policy
Pontiac Voters in Line as Michigan Ballot Proposal to Ban Corporate Campaign Cash Files 562,000 Signatures
A Michigan ballot initiative to ban campaign contributions from utilities and major state contractors filed over 562,000 signatures on Wednesday, easily clearing the threshold for the November ballot. The proposal targets DTE Energy, Consumers Energy, and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan.
May 28, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - politics
Michigan Public Service Commission Adopts Framework to Improve Grid Reliability Through Undergrounding, Battery Storage and New Metrics
The Michigan Public Service Commission unanimously adopted a reliability framework requiring utilities to adopt emerging national metrics and explore undergrounding projects as part of efforts to improve grid resilience following severe storms.
May 3, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - politics
Michigan Lawmakers Propose Three-Year Utility Rate Freeze to Stop Annual Bill Hikes
Michigan Senate Bill 768 would require utilities to file rate plans covering three years rather than one, potentially ending annual rate increase requests that Michigan residents say create financial uncertainty.
April 18, 2026·Michigan Capitol·4 sources - policy
Michigan Public Service Commission Approves Massive Battery Storage Projects Amid Rising Utility Rates
Michigan's Public Service Commission has approved six battery storage projects totaling 1,332MW, including facilities to support Oracle's data center, as utilities seek rate hikes to fund infrastructure investments.
April 6, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources