In west Michigan, Consumers Energy provides natural gas services to users in Allegan and southern Kent and Ottawa counties. Across the state it serves 1.8 million natural gas customers
In December 2022, Consumers requested a $212 million revenue increase with the Michigan Public Service Commission. That included a proposed $2 monthly service charge. All told, a rate increase of 7.8% for residential customers.
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel investigated the proposed rate increase determining the amount exceeded sufficient revenues. Nessel gave testimony that $52.7 million would continue providing safe and reliable natural gas service and allow Consumers Energy to perform repairs and system upgrades.
As part of its settlement with the MPSC, Consumers Energy waved the $2 monthly service charge.
The overall natural gas rate increase is 3.9% for residential customers.