Michigan AG Advocated for Ratepayer Protection against Utility Company Interests
FEBRUARY 22, 2022
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel and the Citizens Utility Board of Michigan submitted comments to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) regarding how utilities recover their dues payments to trade associations from ratepayers. Utilities often use money received from consumers through their energy bills to pay dues to organizations, such as trade associations, that influence public opinion on political and civic activities—many of which may not have interests that are aligned with ratepayers’ interests. In her comments, AG Nessel noted the harms to ratepayers who are saddled with higher rates when utilities improperly recover their spending on advocacy issues.
- Documents: Comments
- Document Type: Comment Letters
- States: Michigan
- Agencies: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
- Issues: Consumer Protection Energy & Energy Efficiency Energy Efficiency Utilities & Rates
- Era: Biden Administration
- Action Type: Rulemaking & Other Federal Administrative Proceedings