CUB of Michigan

Read our president Kelly Jo Kitchen in @detroitnews about the hidden attempt to end Michigan's utility ratepayer defense fund tinyurl.com/e3c2deuw

A bill introduced in the Michigan House would worsen the growing energy unaffordability problem. Read our blog post about testimony at a recent hearing on the bill: tinyurl.com/54yv8abw

As energy bills rise, low-income customers are hit the hardest. CUB just released a major report about all the issues facing low-income utility customers in Michigan, and how to address them: tinyurl.com/43szxhtx

These DTE customers dealt with fried appliances and property damage after power surges. The utility denied fault, but offered them "customer relations payments." To accept, they'd have to keep quiet about their experience. mlive.com/news/2025/10/p…

The data in this report that show abysmal power outage response by DTE Energy and Consumers Energy are from the same year that both utilities paid executives bonuses for... power outage response mlive.com/environment/20…

Our 2025 Utility Performance Report is out, and it notably finds Michigan ranking last in the country on average power restoration time. Our blog post details the report: tinyurl.com/mrptu9nm

Tranche 2.1 approved by @miso_energy is expected to save consumers billions, but it is being challenged by several states. We examine the situation and say why we think Tranche 2.1 is still a good deal for consumers: tinyurl.com/aztcfy93

Kellogg: State's energy monopoly is failing residents detroitnews.com/story/opinion/…

Environmental and ratepayer advocacy groups say Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s expected decision not to reappoint Commissioner Alessandra Carreon is a setback. planetdetroit.org/2025/06/whitme…

As Michigan gas utilities spend big, customer bills could balloon, report finds mlive.com/environment/20…

Study says DTE, Consumers, SEMCO ratepayers will see gas bills skyrocket by 2050: planetdetroit.org/2025/05/michig…

High returns on equity for utilities add $300 annually to the average customer’s power bill planetdetroit.org/2025/05/utilit…

Natural gas bills from 3 Michigan utilities will soar by 2050, report says detroitnews.com/story/news/loc…

New @MichiganPSC order on incentives/penalties retains the problem with double-counting non-major event days explained here tinyurl.com/3yx382zs but to the MPSC’s credit they did order that utilities should have to meet minimum standards to receive incentives. More to come!

As a winter snowstorm bears down on Michigan, with heavy snows expected across the state today, make sure you're ready in case of a power outage. Our webpage has tips: tinyurl.com/mpfm2zz2.

Higher customer bills on tap as DTE gets approval for $217.4 million electric rate hike detroitnews.com/story/news/loc…

DTE electric rates will rise in early February, as regulators and the company reported some progress on reliability while watchdogs said the utility hasn't gone far enough. mlive.com/environment/20…

🧵With arctic temperatures expected in Michigan next week, it's time to make sure your home is ready for the cold snap. Here are tips to help you prepare: tinyurl.com/5t289n3s.

CUB is filing testimony with the @MichiganPSC about why the proposed transmission lines awaiting approval will benefit Michigan energy consumers: tinyurl.com/3k92wazw