Uncover Your Michigan Electric Company: A Simple Guide

If you are looking for information on your electric company in Michigan, you can find a directory of licensed alternative electric suppliers on the Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) website. Electric Choice is a statewide initiative that gives customers the option to choose the company that supplies their electricity. DTE Electric will continue to provide the distribution and metering services required to deliver power to your home or business.

Electricity generation

The MPSC is responsible for electric utility regulation for generation and distribution functions in the state of Michigan for seven privately owned electric utilities. Electricity generation in Michigan is separated into three basic components: generation, transmission, and distribution. DTE Electric will continue to provide the distribution and metering services required to deliver power to your home or business.

The MPSC is responsible for ensuring that there is an adequate supply of electric energy to serve Michigan's homes and businesses in each service territory when demand is highest. The MPSC also approves the rates and conditions for service, including metering and billing.

Electricity transmission

DTE Electric will continue to provide the distribution and metering services required to deliver power to your home or business. Electricity transmission is regulated by the Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC), which is responsible for electric utility regulation for generation and distribution functions in the state of Michigan for seven privately owned electric utilities.

On June 5, 2000, Michigan Electric Restructuring legislation, Public Act 141, was enacted. Highlights included:

• Opportunity for all customers to shop for an Alternative Electric Supplier beginning January 1, 2002
• Consumer protections in the form of anti-slamming and anti-cramming provisions with penalties for infractions
• Upgrades in the electrical transmission system to allow more power to be imported into Michigan

Electric Choice is a statewide initiative giving customers the option to choose the company that supplies their electricity. Electric Choice, or restructuring, separates electric service into its three basic components: generation, transmission and distribution. If you are an electric business customer of Consumers Energy Company, DTE Electric Company, Upper Peninsula Power Company, Upper Michigan Energy Resources Corporation or Cloverland Electric Cooperative, you may choose to shop for your power supply through an AES or continue to get your electric supply from your current electric utility under existing regulated rates.

Electricity distribution

Electric Choice is a statewide initiative that gives customers the option to choose the company that supplies their electricity. Providing electricity to customers includes three separate activities: generation, transmission, and distribution. DTE Electric will continue to provide the distribution and metering services required to deliver power to your home or business.

On June 5, 2000, Michigan Electric Restructuring legislation, Public Act 141, was enacted. Highlights included:

• Opportunity for all customers to shop for an Alternative Electric Supplier beginning January 1, 2002
• Consumer protections in the form of anti-slamming and anti-cramming provisions with penalties for infractions
• Upgrades in the electrical transmission system to allow more power to be imported into Michigan

The MPSC is responsible for electric utility regulation for generation and distribution functions in the state of Michigan for seven privately owned electric utilities. The MPSC ensures they have an adequate supply of electric energy to serve Michigan's homes and businesses in each service territory when demand is highest and approves the rates and conditions for service, including metering and billing.

If you are an electric business customer of Consumers Energy Company, DTE Electric Company, Upper Peninsula Power Company, Upper Michigan Energy Resources Corporation, or Cloverland Electric Cooperative, you may choose to shop for your power supply through an AES or continue to get your electric supply from your current electric utility under existing regulated rates.

Visit the Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) website to find a directory of licensed Alternative Electric Suppliers, MPSC’s Glossary of Electric Choice Terms, and to learn more about Electric Choice in Michigan.

Alternative electric suppliers

Electric Choice is a statewide initiative that gives all customers the option to choose the company that supplies their electricity. Electric Choice, or restructuring, separates electric service into its three basic components: generation, transmission and distribution. DTE Electric will continue to provide the distribution and metering services required to deliver power to your home or business.

On June 5, 2000, Michigan Electric Restructuring legislation, Public Act 141, was enacted. Highlights included:

• Opportunity for all customers to shop for an Alternative Electric Supplier beginning January 1, 2002
• Consumer protections in the form of anti-slamming and anti-cramming provisions with penalties for infractions
• Upgrades in the electrical transmission system to allow more power to be imported into Michigan

The MPSC is responsible for electric utility regulation for generation and distribution functions in the state of Michigan for seven privately owned electric utilities. The MPSC is to ensure they have an adequate supply of electric energy to serve Michigan’s homes and businesses in each service territory when demand is highest and approves the rates and conditions for service, including metering and billing.

If you are an electric business customer of Consumers Energy Company, DTE Electric Company, Upper Peninsula Power Company, Upper Michigan Energy Resources Corporation or Cloverland Electric Cooperative, you may choose to shop for your power supply through an AES or continue to get your electric supply from your current electric utility under existing regulated rates.

Visit the Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) website to find a directory of licensed Alternative Electric Suppliers, MPSC’s Glossary of Electric Choice Terms and to learn more about Electric Choice in Michigan.

Electric customer choice program

Electric Choice is a statewide initiative that gives customers the option to choose the company that supplies their electricity. Electric Choice, or restructuring, separates electric service into its three basic components: generation, transmission and distribution. DTE Electric will continue to provide the distribution and metering services required to deliver power to your home or business.

On June 5, 2000, Michigan Electric Restructuring legislation, Public Act 141, was enacted. Highlights included: Opportunity for all customers to shop for an Alternative Electric Supplier beginning January 1, 2002; Consumer protections in the form of anti-slamming and anti-cramming provisions with penalties for infractions; Upgrades in the electrical transmission system to allow more power to be imported into Michigan.

If you are an electric business customer of Consumers Energy Company, DTE Electric Company, Upper Peninsula Power Company, Upper Michigan Energy Resources Corporation or Cloverland Electric Cooperative, you may choose to shop for your power supply through an Alternative Electric Supplier (AES) or continue to get your electric supply from your current electric utility under existing regulated rates (rates of Cloverland are not regulated by the MPSC).

Visit the Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) website to find a directory of licensed Alternative Electric Suppliers, MPSC’s Glossary of Electric Choice Terms and to learn more about Electric Choice in Michigan. To learn more about the complete terms and conditions for participation in the DTE Electric Choice Program, view the Retail Access Service Rider or call DTE Electric Choice Customer Support at 888.235.3535.

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