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Consumers Energy Seeks $456 Million Electric Rate Increase

Consumers Energy says the money will pay for burying lines, targeted circuit upgrades and storm restoration, starting a roughly 10‑month MPSC review.

Xcel Energy Files Deal to Cut Minnesota Gas Rate Hike

Arizona Regulators Open Hearings on APS 14% Rate Hike and Annual Adjustment Plan

PECO Withdraws $520 Million Rate Hike After Shapiro’s Push

Michigan Regulators Approve $242.4 Million DTE Rate Increase, Effective March 2026

Pennsylvania Electric Supply Rates Reset Dec. 1, With Increases for Most Utilities

LG&E, KU Agree to Smaller Rate Hikes Pending PSC Review

Nevada Regulators Approve Daily Demand Charge for NV Energy Customers Starting in April 2026