Hear from Commissioners about the MPSC's new energy affordability North Star: Setting a goal to limit the home energy burden to no more than 6% of household income for Michiganders who need it most. Learn more:
📰 go.mi.gov/v79o42685
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There's still time to meet the Sept. 30 deadline to apply for Michigan's Home Heating Credit, which helps income-eligible households pay for keeping warm through the winter. Learn more: go.mi.gov/r9fqy3059
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Mark your calendars! The MPSC will hold a public hearing workshop on Tuesday, Nov. 17, in Detroit to hear from Michiganders about energy affordability. Details: go.mi.gov/drdo33398
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Did you know that Michigan 211 provides free, confidential community information and referral services for Michiganders who need assistance from health and human services agencies? Just dial 211 or go to mi211.org. More Info: go.mi.gov/wk1u33406
Yoopers, mark your calendars! The MPSC's Oct. 15 Commission meeting will be held on the campus of Michigan Tech in Houghton. We hope to see you there! Details: go.mi.gov/0i7n33397
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REMINDER: The deadline is Sept. 30 to apply for Michigan's Home Heating Credit, which helps income-eligible households pay for keeping warm through the winter. Learn more: go.mi.gov/r9fqy3059
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NEWS: The MPSC has set a new date of Nov. 17 for its Detroit public hearing workshop on energy affordability, previously postponed by severe weather. Details: go.mi.gov/drdo33398
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If you have a dispute with your phone or other telecommunications provider you've been unable to resolve, our staff can help. Call us at 800-292-9555 and check out our consumer tip sheet: go.mi.gov/wmfz43346
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The MPSC's next regular Commission meeting will be Thursday, Oct. 1, at 1 p.m. at our offices at 7109 W. Saginaw Highway, Lansing, and livestreamed on Microsoft Teams. An agenda will be posted in due course.
🗓️go.mi.gov/p1rs93344
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We join in honoring Hispanic Heritage Month, celebrating the rich diversity of Hispanic Americans and the many ways in which they've contributed to life and culture in Michigan and the nation.
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We’ve got two new job openings. Come join our hard-working, collegial team!
➡️Data analysis specialist: go.mi.gov/o3w383362
➡️Student assistant, Compliance & Investigation: go.mi.gov/b6fbm3361
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NEWS: The MPSC is marking Digital Connectivity and Lifeline Awareness Week, highlighting the state and federal Lifeline program's discounts on phone and broadband service for eligible Michiganders. Learn more: go.mi.gov/may973358
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25 years later, we honor Patriot Day, remembering the victims of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.
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The agenda has been posted for the MPSC’s Commission meeting on Thursday, 9/10. The meeting will be in person at 7109 W. Saginaw Highway, Lansing, and livestreamed on Microsoft Teams.
📄go.mi.gov/f27523320
💻Notice go.mi.gov/eugwm3321
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Your telecommunications provider may opt to discontinue landline phone service. Our tip sheet explains state and federal requirements and your rights as a consumer. go.mi.gov/qtm733299
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🧵Always assume downed power lines are live and deadly and stay at least 30 feet away.
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