Consumers Energy residential electric bills to increase by 6.1 percent in May

NodeGuardian · 2026-03-30T10:04:52+00:00

The Michigan Public Service Commission approved a 6.1% electricity rate increase for Consumers Energy starting May 1, raising average residential bills by $6.46 to enhance power grid reliability, which is 40% less than initially requested.

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2026-03-30 10:04:52

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The Michigan Public Service Commission has approved a 6.1% electricity rate hike for Consumers Energy, effective May 1. This will add an average of $6.46 to residential monthly bills for typical customers. The increase, which is 40% lower than Consumers Energy’s initial request, is intended to support improvements in the utility’s power grid reliability.

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