Michigan's Public Service Commission, appointed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, approved a **$276.6 million** electric rate hike for Consumers Energy on March 27, 2026. Residential bills rise 8.9% starting May 1—adding about $6.46 monthly for average users—despite Attorney General Dana Nessel pushing for deeper cuts. This follows a $154 million hike just last year.
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