https://www.wcmu.org/tags/michigan-utilities Michigan Utilities en-US Copyright Tue, 24 Feb 2026 18:41:38 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-02-24/michigan-court-of-appeals-sides-with-petoskey-in-on-going-utility-battle A local co-op said the city of Petoskey was "poaching" their customers, but a decision made on Feb. 17 by the Michigan Court of Appeals sided with the city. Tue, 24 Feb 2026 18:41:38 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-02-24/michigan-court-of-appeals-sides-with-petoskey-in-on-going-utility-battle Emma George-Griffin https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-12-22/routes-proposed-for-high-voltage-transmission-line-in-eaton-ingham-livingston-counties ITC Michigan, the state's high voltage transmission line company, says a new 50-mile power line that cuts across three counties will make the grid more reliable. Mon, 22 Dec 2025 16:02:37 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-12-22/routes-proposed-for-high-voltage-transmission-line-in-eaton-ingham-livingston-counties Tracy Samilton https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-10-21/northern-michigan-co-op-members-see-new-charge-to-cover-ice-storm-costs The new $20 monthly charge is helping the Presque Isle Electric & Gas Co-op pay down $150 million in costs accumulated from the March ice storm. Tue, 21 Oct 2025 21:47:34 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-10-21/northern-michigan-co-op-members-see-new-charge-to-cover-ice-storm-costs Rick Brewer https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-04-17/all-power-nearly-restored-in-northern-michigan Some people across northern Michigan were without power for 18 days following a historic ice storm that blasted through the region in late March. In recent days, workers have repaired or replaced hundreds of utility poles in remote areas of Michigan wilderness to bring people back online. Thu, 17 Apr 2025 17:28:59 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-04-17/all-power-nearly-restored-in-northern-michigan Rick Brewer, Alvin (AJ) Jones https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-04-11/the-lights-are-coming-back-on-how-can-utilities-prepare-for-next-time With more ice storms expected in the decades ahead as the climate changes, utilities are trying to figure out how to be ready for the next ice storm. Fri, 11 Apr 2025 21:49:38 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-04-11/the-lights-are-coming-back-on-how-can-utilities-prepare-for-next-time Izzy Ross | IPR https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-08-21/consumers-energy-to-introduce-fee-for-credit-and-debit-card-payments Consumers Energy is implementing changes to how customers pay their bills. Mon, 21 Aug 2023 18:44:01 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-08-21/consumers-energy-to-introduce-fee-for-credit-and-debit-card-payments Michelle Jokisch Polo https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-04-14/climate-change-is-a-kitchen-table-issue-advocates-say During a state conference on climate change this week, environmental advocates called for more urgency in transitioning to renewable energy. They also called on the state to hold Michigan utility companies more accountable for failures. Fri, 14 Apr 2023 21:20:50 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-04-14/climate-change-is-a-kitchen-table-issue-advocates-say Teresa Homsi