Michigan AG Intervened in Rate Hike Request by Upper Peninsula Power Company
MARCH 30, 2023
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced that the Michigan Public Service Commission had approved a settlement between the AG’s office and the Upper Peninsula Power Company after the company requested to increase electric rates by $25.3 million and AG Nessel intervened. Under the settlement, AG Nessel secured a 60% reduction in the rate hike, as well as funds for low-income affordability and a fixed-term moratorium on rate hikes in the future.
- Documents: MI Press Release
- Document Type: Press Releases/Statements
- States: Michigan
- Agencies: State-Level Agency
- Issues: Consumer Protection Energy & Energy Efficiency Fossil Fuels Utilities & Rates
- Era: Non-Federal
- Action Type: State Administrative Proceeding