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December 5, 2025

Consumers Energy

Michigan PSC Settlement Resolves PURPA Clashes
The Michigan PSC approved a settlement between Consumers Energy and solar developers, resolving arguments over the utility’s obligations under PURPA.
Mich. PSC Urges Changes After Winter Emergency
The Michigan PSC called on DTE and Consumers to step up measures to head off supply emergencies like the one that arose this past winter.
FERC Delays Mich. Tx Decision for State Input
FERC suspended a ruling on Consumers Energy’s complaint over a pending transmission project in Michigan until the PSC weighs in.
Michigan Regulators Intercede in MTEP Complaint
Michigan regulators are stepping into a dispute over classifying a contested interconnection project included in MISO’s 2018 Transmission Expansion Plan.
MISO Maintains Reliability Through Arctic Midwest Temps
Record-breaking cold brought multiple appeals for conservation from utilities in the northern portions of MISO's footprint.
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FERC Rejects Bid to Boost QF Output
FERC rejected CMS Energy’s plan to boost a 60-MW qualifying facility to 263 MW, saying the change is too large to qualify for recertification under PURPA.
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Michigan Farm Granted Partial Waiver of QF Filing Requirements
FERC ruled that a Michigan soybean farm operating two small biomass plants is not excused from a requirement to file as a qualifying facility (QF) under PURPA, but reduced the consequences for its failure to do so.
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CMS Energy Plans a Zero-Coal Future by 2040
Utility giant CMS Energy pledged it would phase out all coal generation by 2040, days after releasing its 2017 earnings report.
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Solar Developer Contests Michigan PURPA Freeze
A solar developer is attempting to block a Michigan utility giant’s effort to halt its energy purchases under the Public Utilities Regulatory Policy Act for the next 10 years.
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FERC Sidesteps Michigan Tx Ownership Dispute
FERC has declined to involve itself in a dispute over whether Consumers Energy must transfer ownership of transmission assets to its former subsidiary.

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