Consumers Energy says planned outages in Byron, Hemlock, and Davison are necessary for grid upgrades, but some residents depending on medical equipment are worried about losing power overnight.
Another charge is being added to Michigan electric bills, and while it might not seem like much, it’s just one more cost stacking onto bills that already feel too high.
Consumers Energy is asking for yet another gas rate hike, just months after the last increase was approved. Michigan’s attorney general is stepping in as customers brace for higher bills.