ElectricityMichigan's Electric Power System Coal and nuclear power are Michigan's chief energy sources. Reliability and price stability are protected by a mix of fuel sources:
Michigan's access to natural gas and unique geology, with huge volumes of natural gas storage capability, helps insure uninterrupted natural gas supplies at the best prices. About 25 percent of the natural gas consumed in Michigan is also produced in-state. All Michigan natural gas customers are eligible to purchase their supplies directly from licensed alternative gas suppliers (AGSs). Michigan was the first state to embrace the concept of electric customer choice through retail wheeling. Now, 22 states have begun restructuring their utility businesses, but according to rankings by the independent Center for the Advancement of Energy Markets (CAEM), Michigan is still among the leading states in the country. Click on the attachment icon below to view the PDF file. Attachments:
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