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Consumers Energy isn’t Affordable, Especially Amidst a Pandemic

Posted in Energy & Climate 3 months, 1 week ago

2020 has brought challenges to every corner of the economy. With many people struggling to find the funds to keep the lights on, power providers, such as Consumers Energy, should be focusing on helping make electric bills more affordable. However, in Consumers latest case with the Michigan Public Service Commission, they are requesting approval to raise the rates for residential customers by 14 percent. Is that “affordable”?

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