MICHIGAN STATE PUBLIC BENEFIT FUNDS FOR RATE ASSISTANCE
Michigan’s 2000
restructuring law legislation created the Low-Income Energy and Efficiency (LIEE) fund
to provide energy payment assistance and fund energy efficiency programs. In February
2003, the Public Service Commission approved grants totaling $20 million from the Fund. Of
the $20 million, $17 million will expand the State Emergency Fund through Community Action
Agencies. The majority of the remaining funds provide assistance through fuel funds. In
October 2003, the Commission approved proposals for disbursing over $13 million in
low-income energy assistance grants: $7.5 million to the State Emergency Fund; $2 million
to the Salvation Army; $3 million to The Heat and Warmth Fund (THAW); and $750,000 to
Newaygo County.
See electric utility
restructuring.