Consumers Energy asks for largest electric rate increase in more than 20 years — again

LANSING, MI – On the first day it is legally allowed, Consumers Energy has requested to raise power rates $456 million.

It’s the utility’s largest ask in more than 20 years – for the second year in a row.

Consumers filed paperwork with state regulators in Lansing outlining the request Tuesday, June 2, exactly 365 days after its last one. Michigan law requires the utility wait at minimum that long between applications…

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