MPSC announces recipients of nearly $5M in grants for renewable energy and electrification projects tinyurl.com/29kbbjfp

Got a dispute with your energy or telecommunications provider you've been unable to resolve? Our staff can help. Call us at 800-292-9555.

Remember: If you see a downed power line, always assume it's live, stay at least 35 feet away, and don't come in contact with anything it touches.

The MPSC's next regular Commission meeting will be Nov. 6 at 1 p.m. at our offices in Lansing, and the meeting will be livestreamed on Microsoft Teams. An agenda will be posted in due course. go.mi.gov/UlZux1099

Happy 250th birthday to the U.S. Navy, officially founded this day in 1775. 🫡

Congratulations to MPSC Commissioner Katherine Peretick for being named to Crain’s Detroit Business 40 Under 40! 🎉 Her leadership and innovation are helping shape Michigan’s clean energy future. 🌎⚡ #Crains40Under40 #CleanEnergy #MichiganPSC #Leadership

Struggling with home energy bills? Our webpage can help you find financial assistance and other resources. Learn more at michigan.gov/mpsc/gethelp

We're offering tips this month on ways to reduce energy waste in your home to help keep your bills in check.

We're on Instagram! We hope you'll give us a follow at instagram.com/michigan_psc/

The state and federal Lifeline program provides discounts on phone and internet service to seniors and other income-qualified customers. Learn more: go.mi.gov/k5iRn1102

Energy waste reduction efforts target ways you can use energy more efficiently. Here's one more way: by slaying energy vampires through using power strips.

Criminals frequently pose as utility representatives to try to scam you out of personal data and money. Don't let them win.

Did you know the MPSC has a podcast? Called Behind the Meter, its episodes explore important energy and telecommunications issues. We hope you'll check it out: go.mi.gov/KweoC1103

Do you know how to operate a portable generator safely if the power goes out? It starts with never operating them indoors, and keeping them at least 20 away from doors and windows. Learn more: go.mi.gov/-oYSr1104

Using a portable heater or other supplemental source to keep warm on these chilly fall nights? Make sure you know the right ways to use them and keep your family safe. Check out our tips: go.mi.gov/lqF-g1106

Remember: No matter the season, if you've got a project on your property that requires digging, call or click MISS DIG 811 at least three days ahead so crews can mark buried utility lines for safety.

Energy waste reduction is all about using energy wisely, which helps cut energy bills. Don't let energy vampires cost you!

We've got an opening for a public utilities engineer in the MPSC's Resource Optimization & Certification section. Come work with us! go.mi.gov/Xf24k1165

We can help if you've tried but been unable to resolve a dispute with your energy or telecommunications provider. Give us a call at 800-292-9555.

No matter what, if you see a downed powerline, ALWAYS assume it is live, stay at least 35 feet away, and don't come in contact with anything it touches.