密歇根州批准为安全升级而提高15 700万美元煤气费率,每月提高6.44美元的账单。 Michigan approves $157M gas rate hike for safety upgrades, raising bills by $6.44 monthly.

密歇根州公共服务委员会批准从2025年11月1日起,为消费者能源提高1.57亿美元的天然气价格,使月平均账单提高了6.44美元,即8.1%。 The Michigan Public Service Commission approved a $157 million natural gas rate hike for Consumers Energy, effective November 1, 2025, raising average monthly bills by $6.44, or 8.1%. 与该公司最初要求的2.48亿美元相比,这一增加额将用于安全和基础设施升级,包括更换老化管道和改善甲烷探测。 The increase, down from the company’s original $248 million request, will fund safety and infrastructure upgrades, including replacing aging pipelines and improving methane detection. 190万美元投资还将支持低收入客户援助方案。 A $1.9 million investment will also support low-income customer assistance programs. 该决定旨在加强冬季供暖需求前的可靠性和安全性。 The decision aims to enhance reliability and safety ahead of winter heating demand.