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The Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) released their 2018 Annual Report, showing their progress on implementing the state’s energy laws, customer response, technical assistance, and more. Under Public Act 3 of 1939, the annual report is due to the governor and legislature by the first Monday of March. In the first full year of enactment […]

On Friday, Governor Gretchen Whitmer appointed former state representative Dan Scripps to the Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC). He fills the vacancy created by Rachel Eubanks, who was recently appointed State Treasurer. Mr. Scripps currently serves as the Midwest policy program director for Energy Foundation. Prior to that he worked at the Michigan Energy Innovation […]

Governor Gretchen Whitmer formally requested the Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) to conduct a statewide review of supply and deliverability of natural gas, electricity, and propane contingency planning. In a letter to MPSC Chair Sally Talberg, the governor has requested the commission to complete their initial report by July 1, 2019. Governor Whitmer has also […]

On Thursday, the Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) livestreamed a regular meeting of the Commission for the first time. The inaugural livestream was scheduled for 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, November 8. To view the livestream, please click here. Comments made by the public during the allotted time on the meeting agenda were livestreamed as part […]

On Wednesday, the Michigan Public Service Commission hosted the Michigan Technical Conference on Alternative Fuel Vehicles. Professionals from the auto industry, utility companies, and academia gathered to discuss consumer trends and policy issues surrounding electric vehicles. Infrastructure, or lack thereof, was a hot topic of discussion during several of the panels. Britta Gross, Director of […]

The Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) issued several orders this week that seek comments from the public and utilities on the MPSC’s efforts to implement the state’s new energy laws.  This includes, new rate case filing requirements, proposed changes to the forms and instructions used by utilities for certificate of necessity requests, and voluntary green […]

Last Friday, Governor Rick Snyder announced the appointments of new terms on the Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) for Norm Saari and Sally Talberg.  Additionally, the reappointment of Rachel Eubanks to the commission was announced.  Their appointments are subject to the advice and consent of the Senate.  The MPSC is a three-member commission providing regulatory […]