Real Improvements in Michigan’s Electric Reliability

About this episode

The episode discusses improvements in electric reliability at Michigan's utilities and the MPSC's efforts to manage energy costs.

Dive into the latest Behind the Meter podcast as the MPSC breaks down real progress on electric reliability at Michigan’s two largest utilities — and how the Commission is working to keep energy costs in check. Host Mike Byrne is joined by Chair Dan Scripps and Commissioners Katherine Peretick and Shaquila Myers to discuss stronger grid performance, smarter investments, and the results of years of focused oversight, including Michigan’s first independent audit of utility distribution systems.

People in this episode

Host: Mike Byrne

Guests: Dan Scripps, Katherine Peretick, Shaquila Myers

Topics covered

• electric reliability
• utility performance
• energy costs
• grid performance
• investments
• oversight
• audit

Keywords

• Michigan
• MPSC
• utilities
• audit
• distribution systems

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Books & works: Behind the Meter

Places: Michigan

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