a:3:{s:16:"field_story_body";a:1:{i:0;a:2:{s:5:"value";s:1087:"<span style="font-size: larger;">The Michigan's Public Service Commission regulates electric and gas prices in Michigan. Currently Consumers Energy or Detroit Edison provide about 90 percent of Michigan energy needs.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: larger;">Michigan once had one of the most successful electricity competition laws and policies in the country, and electricity customers received clear and measurable benefits from this competition while it lasted.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: larger;">For an article on why all that has changed over the years read on at:</span><br />
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