Terms Used In Michigan Laws 460.10u

  • Commission: means the Michigan public service commission in the department of consumer and industry services. See Michigan Laws 460.10h
  • state: when applied to the different parts of the United States, shall be construed to extend to and include the District of Columbia and the several territories belonging to the United States; and the words "United States" shall be construed to include the district and territories. See Michigan Laws 8.3o
  The commission shall compile a report by February 1 of each year that shall be posted on the commission’s internet website and disseminated by any other means that the commission determines will properly notify the citizens of this state. A copy of the report shall be provided to the governor and the legislature. The report shall include all of the following:
  (a) The status of competition for the supplying of electricity in this state.
  (b) Recommendations for legislation, if any.
  (c) Actions taken by the commission to implement measures necessary to protect consumers from unfair or deceptive business practices by utilities, alternative electric suppliers, and other market participants.
  (d) Information regarding consumer education programs, approved by the commission, to inform consumers of all relevant information regarding the purchase of electricity and related services from alternative electric suppliers.