https://www.wcmu.org/tags/michigan-public-service-commission Michigan Public Service Commission en-US Copyright Thu, 05 Mar 2026 23:55:31 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-03-05/dems-propose-electing-michigan-public-service-commission Michigan's public service commissioners — responsible for setting utility rates and ensuring reliable service — would be elected instead of appointed, under legislation proposed by state lawmakers. Thu, 05 Mar 2026 23:55:31 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-03-05/dems-propose-electing-michigan-public-service-commission Rick Pluta https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-12-18/michigan-regulators-approve-saline-twp-data-center-request-with-conditions Michigan energy regulators conditionally approved a request Thursday to fast-track approval of contracts to power a planned data center near Ann Arbor. Fri, 19 Dec 2025 02:50:54 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-12-18/michigan-regulators-approve-saline-twp-data-center-request-with-conditions Colin Jackson https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-01-14/lansing-judges-hear-challenge-to-line-5-tunnel-permit A panel of judges in Lansing heard arguments Tuesday morning concerning a state permit that’s necessary for the proposed Line 5 tunnel in the Mackinac Straits. WCMU's All Things Considered host David Nicholas spoke with reporter Teresa Homsi about the appeal. Tue, 14 Jan 2025 22:50:54 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-01-14/lansing-judges-hear-challenge-to-line-5-tunnel-permit Teresa Homsi https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-06-03/state-continues-prep-work-on-new-renewable-siting-law-as-repeal-effort-for-november-ballot-fails The Michigan Public Service Commission has held multiple workgroups with stakeholders as it prepares to begin implementing a new wind and solar permit law in November. Mon, 03 Jun 2024 14:11:14 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-06-03/state-continues-prep-work-on-new-renewable-siting-law-as-repeal-effort-for-november-ballot-fails Tracy Samilton https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-05-24/consumers-energy-agrees-to-1-million-fine-for-multiple-issues-affecting-customers An investigation into customer complaints found Consumers Energy sent estimated bills, often excessively high, to customers whose electric meters weren't working. Fri, 24 May 2024 22:40:44 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-05-24/consumers-energy-agrees-to-1-million-fine-for-multiple-issues-affecting-customers Tracy Samilton https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-01-05/petition-campaign-seeks-to-reverse-mi-energy-law The campaign will soon start gathering signatures to repeal Michigan’s new clean energy law. It’s aiming to get a question on the November ballot. Fri, 05 Jan 2024 16:36:52 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-01-05/petition-campaign-seeks-to-reverse-mi-energy-law Rick Pluta | MPRN https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-07-26/public-service-commission-approves-dte-long-term-plan The Michigan Public Service Commission approved a long-term energy plan for one of the state’s largest utilities today. Wed, 26 Jul 2023 20:26:05 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-07-26/public-service-commission-approves-dte-long-term-plan Colin Jackson | MPRN https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-06-17/michigan-public-service-commission-encourages-those-struggling-with-energy-costs-to-seek-state-assistance Prices for electricity, natural gas and vehicle fuel are all on the rise, and so is demand in Michigan.That’s according to the Michigan Public Service Commission’s annual summer energy outlook report, which was released on Friday, June 17. Fri, 17 Jun 2022 22:20:44 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-06-17/michigan-public-service-commission-encourages-those-struggling-with-energy-costs-to-seek-state-assistance Patrick Shea https://www.wcmu.org/health-science-and-environment/2021-04-21/commission-will-consider-greenhouse-gas-dangers-in-line-5-decision The Michigan Public Service Commission will consider the environmental impact of greenhouse gasses in its decision on the future of Enbridge Energy’s Line… Wed, 21 Apr 2021 22:25:18 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/health-science-and-environment/2021-04-21/commission-will-consider-greenhouse-gas-dangers-in-line-5-decision Rick Pluta https://www.wcmu.org/economy/2020-05-05/michigan-public-service-commission-considers-debt-forgiveness-for-some-utility-customers The Michigan Public Service Commission is accepting public comment on how energy utilities should respond to the coronavirus.One group is recommending… Tue, 05 May 2020 19:51:26 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/economy/2020-05-05/michigan-public-service-commission-considers-debt-forgiveness-for-some-utility-customers