A group of independent power producers are vowing to
appeal a recent Michigan Public Service Commission ruling affecting
how their facilities are compensated by Consumers Energy for the
electricity they produce.
On Nov. 21, the three-member MPSC ruled in a case involving
“avoided costs” paid by Jackson-based Consumers Energy (NYSE: CMS) to small,
independent power producers. When their existing contracts expire, the new
rates would take effect and would lead to lower payments, according to
the Independent Power Producers Coalition of Michigan. The group
represents biomass, hydroelectric and waste-to-energy facilities across the
state.
