The Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) is heading to Marquette at the end of the month for a public hearing on energy issues specific to the Upper Peninsula (U.P.). Commissioners will focus on a public study conducted as part of the 2023 revamp of the state’s energy laws.
The Energy Study:
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- Under Public Act 235 of 2023, Governor Whitmer and the legislature directed the MPSC to study unique conditions and challenges for electric generation in the U.P.
- The study kicked off in February, requiring staff to engage with the Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO), the American Transmission Company, utilities, Cleveland-Cliffs Inc., and others.
- The MPSC is seeking additional public input from U.P. businesses, industry representatives, and interested municipalities.
- The final study must be delivered to Governor Whitmer and the legislature by December 1, 2024.
Hearing Details:
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- On July 30, MPSC commissioners and staff will be on hand from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. at Northern Michigan University’s Northern Center Ballroom.
- The commission will take public comments after a staff presentation describing the ongoing study.
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