U-21291-0336

Overview

Michigan Environmental Council, NRDC, Sierra Club, and Citizens Utility Board of Michigan replied to DTE Gas and Staff’s exceptions in DTE Gas’s U-21291 rate case, urging the Commission to adopt the ALJ’s recommended disallowances and a 9.46% ROE while supporting an increased low-income credit.

Key Points

• •Supports PFD’s recommended Main Replacement and Community Expansion Project capital disallowances, including Mesick-Buckley and Peach Ridge CEPs
• •Urges adoption of a 9.46% return on equity over DTE’s higher request
• •Backs disallowance of Responsibly Sourced Gas costs and continuation of the Smart Savers demand response pilot
• •Opposes DTE’s attempt to defer work on environmental justice and energy transition issues
• •Supports increasing DTE’s Low-Income Assistance credit from $30 to $40