Nessel files testimony with MPSC seeking to cut Consumers Energy rate hike by more than half

By: Katherine Dailey

Outlets: Michigan Advance

Published: October 6, 2026

Words: 542

Last Updated: 1 week, 4 days ago

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Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel filed testimony with the Michigan Public Service Commission, requesting that a proposed rate increase from Consumers Energy be cut by more than half as energy and utility prices in Michigan remain high.

Consumers Energy is currently seeking to raise electric rates by approximately $456 million annually, which would hike residential electric rates by 9.8%, according to a news release from Nessel’s office.

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