Widespread power outages spark new state website to hold utilities accountable
State utility regulators said they will now create new utility reporting measures and a related online clearinghouse of that information – data about system reliability, outages, and storm response – expected to be ready by early 2023, officials said. “Consumers Energy remains committed to building a more reliable and resilient power grid for all of our customers. Consumers intends to upgrade equipment, clear trees from power lines and install new technology to reduce the duration and number of power outages, officials said. He said the company also intends to improve how power is delivered because of challenges from climate change-fueled storms. She contends the state should also overhaul the bill credits Michigan residents receive after lengthy power outages, an argument also made by Attorney General Dana Nessel after last year’s damaging and disruptive summer storms.
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