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MPSC approves Consumers Energy accounting authority for March 2026 storm; company must file storm analysis in next rate case
Summary
The commission granted Consumers Energy ex parte approval to use a regulatory asset to defer operations and maintenance costs from the March 2026 storm and directed the company to provide comprehensive storm data and analysis in its next general rate case.
The commission approved an order in case U-22135 granting Consumers Energy accounting authority to record a regulatory asset for operations and maintenance expense associated with the March 2026 storm event. The order approves the company's application for accounting purposes and requires the utility to file comprehensive storm data and a thorough analysis in its next general rate case.
The order states that Consumers should provide data and analysis related to the March 2026 event in its next general electric rate case; the commission approved the order by unanimous vote.
