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Bridge MichiganSep 17, 2026Local News

John James utility plan calls for more cost controls, increased competition

John James proposed capping utility rate increases, expanding supplier choice and changing state oversight as part of his gubernatorial campaign.

John James utility plan calls for more cost controls, increased competition
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Gubernatorial candidate John James proposed limiting utility rate increases, expanding electricity supplier choice and changing utility oversight in Michigan. His plan faces political hurdles, and Consumers Energy warned that greater deregulation could raise residential bills.

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