Protecting electricity and gas protections during a pandemic
Apr 23, 2020
Authored by
Beau Brockett Jr.
Connect With the Experts
Charlotte Jameson
On April 15, the Michigan Public Service Commission, with the input of advocates, required regulated and cooperative utilities to affirm their commitment to their customers’ physical and financial health. Actions include suspending disconnections, reconnecting services and providing financial support for those in need. Regulated utilities must also affirm they are tracking data on shut-offs and reconnecting services, while cooperative utilities are urged to.
On April 23, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel, Citizens Utility Board of Michigan and the Environmental Council released a joint statement urging municipal utilities to make the same commitments.
Now, the Environmental Council has created an analysis that outlines all Michigan utilities’ commitments to shut-off moratoriums, reconnecting services and financial protections during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Environmental Council report, like the current work of on-the-ground allies, is meant to hold utilities accountable.
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