Ten years ago, Michigan’s residential electricity rates were below the national average. That is not true anymore.
Today, Michigan’s ratepayers have the highest rates in the Midwest, and the price per kilowatt hour could get even higher this year.
Last month, we heard from an advocate for customers in Michigan, but today we hear from one of the state’s largest utilities about why prices go up.
David Mengebier is vice president of governmental, regulatory and public affairs for Consumers Energy.