Overview
- Michigan’s Public Service Commission approved the increase Friday, allowing Consumers Energy to collect about $276 million beginning May 1.
- Regulators characterized the change as about 6.1% for a typical household, or roughly $6.46 more each month for 500 kWh of use.
- The attorney general’s office said residential bills will rise 8.9%, highlighting a dispute over how the customer impact is calculated.
- Consumers Energy had sought a 13% boost worth $436 million plus a $24.3 million surcharge, but the order granted a smaller amount.
- The ruling follows a $154 million increase in 2025 as regulators cite grid upgrades and faster 24-hour restorations to justify new spending.