Opinion: Michigan’s 10th District: Affordable, Reliable Power or Higher Bills?

September 18, 2026

Michigan families and businesses already pay some of the Midwest’s highest electricity rates. As of May 2026, residential rates averaged 21 cents per kilowatt-hour — more than 14% higher than the national average. Modeling done by the Mackinac Center suggests the Wolverine state’s clean energy mandates could reduce grid reliability and increase costs for residents.

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