In this episode of the Michigan Public Service Commission’s Behind the Meter podcast, we explore the MPSC’s new energy affordability goal: reducing the energy burden for income‑constrained Michiganders to no more than 6% of household income.

Earlier this month, the MPSC established the 6% benchmark as the guiding standard for improving and coordinating energy assistance programs across Michigan. The goal is to shift from a crisis‑driven system to one focused on long‑term home energy security, ensuring families don’t have to choose between paying utility bills and covering essentials like food or medicine. MPSC 

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Energy Affordability, Case No. U-20757 Issue Brief

Commissioners Introduce 6% Energy Burden Benchmark Instagram

Commissioners Introduce 6% Energy Burden Benchmark Facebook

MPSC Get Help Page

Michigan's 211 Website

Michigan Public Service Commission Consumer Tips Page

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