HB4976

Public utilities: consumer services; prohibition for an electric utility to reclaim revenue they were required to pay in service outage credits; provide for. Amends sec. 6a of 1939 PA 3 (MCL 460.6a).

Introduced·9/17/25
Introduced Text

Michigan HB4976 amends utility rate regulation to prevent electric utilities from reclaiming service outage credits.

Michigan HB4976 amends the Public Utilities Commission's authority over utility rates and charges. It prohibits electric utilities from reclaiming revenue they were required to pay in service outage credits. The bill also outlines procedures for rate adjustments, hearings, and the consideration of alternative methodologies for revenue decoupling mechanisms. It ensures that any rate increases or decreases must be approved by the commission and provides mechanisms for partial and immediate rate relief.

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History

Sep 18, 2025

House

Bill Electronically Reproduced 09/17/2025

Sep 17, 2025

House

Introduced By Representative Rep. Sharon Macdonell

Sep 17, 2025

House

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