You think "green" energy is free???? Hah! 50% increase starts Tuesday!-----Consumers Energy starting to charge “summer peak rate” this summer

Consumers Energy starting to charge “summer peak rate” this summer

• Company said rate increase to pay for more expensive electricity

JACKSON, Mich. (WILX) - Consumers Energy is implementing a “summer peak rate” from June 1 until September 30. 

It will charge 1.5 times the normal rate for electricity from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. Monday - Friday during this time.

The company said they will use electric meters to keep track of when energy is being used...Read all.