MPSC to hold public hearing on DTE Electric Co. rate case Sept. 18 at Detroit’s Mumford High School

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The Michigan Public Service Commission will hold a public hearing Sept. 18 in Detroit to take public comment on DTE Electric Co.'s pending application to increase rates (Case No. U-21534).

MPSC Chair Dan Scripps and Commissioners Katherine Peretick and Alessandra Carreon will be at the hearing Sept. 18 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Mumford High School, 17525 Wyoming Ave. on Detroit's northwest side.

Amid public concern about costs and reliability, the MPSC has been exploring ways to expand public engagement in regulatory matters before the Commission and working to implement the state energy law updates made in 2023. The Commission decided to hold a public hearing on the DTE Electric rate case to take input from ratepayers.

"The Commission looks forward to hearing from DTE Electric customers about their thoughts and concerns about the rate application," MPSC Chair Dan Scripps said. "As the MPSC examines ways to broaden public participation in regulatory matters, this hearing is a chance for ratepayers to speak directly to Commissioners and MPSC Staff."

DTE Electric Co. customers and other members of the public are welcome to speak at the hearing, which will be in-person only to give residents the opportunity to address the utility's application, filed in March, for approximately $456.4 million in additional revenues. All comments at the meeting will be filed in the case docket and be a matter of public record.

MPSC Staff also will be at the hearing to provide educational materials about utility regulation, energy assistance and other information, including how to seek resolution to disputes with utilities about billing, service and other matters.

PUBLIC HEARING DETAILS

WHO: Michigan Public Service Commissioners and MPSC Staff.

WHAT: A public hearing on DTE Electric Co.'s request for a rate increase, pending before the MPSC, in Case No. U-21534.

WHERE: Detroit's Mumford High School, 17525 Wyoming Ave. near West McNichols in northwest Detroit.

WHEN: 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2024.

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To look up cases from today's meeting, access the MPSC's E-Dockets filing system.

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DISCLAIMER: This document was prepared to aid the public's understanding of certain matters before the Commission and is not intended to modify, supplement, or be a substitute for the Commission's orders. The Commission's orders are the official action of the Commission.

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