Michigan SB1171 provides reimbursement for individuals and local governments for costs incurred during electric service interruptions.

Michigan SB1171 mandates that electric utilities reimburse individuals and local governments for costs related to service interruptions. For individuals whose utilities are paid by their landlord and who experience interruptions lasting between 4 and 24 hours, the reimbursement is $50 or the cost of spoiled food, lodging, or other incurred costs, whichever is greater. For interruptions exceeding 24 hours, the reimbursement is $200 or the incurred costs, whichever is greater.

Michigan SB1171 provides reimbursement for individuals and local governments for costs incurred during electric service interruptions.

Michigan SB1171 mandates that electric utilities reimburse individuals and local governments for costs related to service interruptions. For individuals whose utilities are paid by their landlord and who experience interruptions lasting between 4 and 24 hours, the reimbursement is $50 or the cost of spoiled food, lodging, or other incurred costs, whichever is greater. For interruptions exceeding 24 hours, the reimbursement is $200 or the incurred costs, whichever is greater.