Behind the Meter: An MPSC Podcast
Behind the Meter: An MPSC Podcast
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We take you inside the Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) to explore the vital work we do in regulating utilities and services across the state of Michigan. We’ll introduce you to our commissioners, employees and special guests throughout the way as we discuss how we serve Michigan residents by ensuring safe, reliable, and affordable access to essential utilities like electricity, natural gas and telecommunications. Tune in to learn more about the people, processes, and impact of the MPSC as we work to improve the lives of Michigan’s residents every day.
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The podcast covers key topics related to utilities in Michigan, including the rate case process, an overview of regulated utilities, and personal stories from the commissioners. For example, episodes feature deep dives into the complexities of how utility rates are set and the impact of those decisions on residents' lives, backed by insightful commentary from experienced staff.
We take you inside the Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) to explore the vital work we do in regulating utilities and services across the state of Michigan. We’ll introduce you to our commissioners, employees and special guests throughout the way as we discuss how we serve Michigan residents by ensuring safe, reliable, and affordable access to essential utilities like electricity, natural gas and telecommunications. Tune in to learn more about the people, processes, and impact of the MPSC as we work to improve the lives of Michigan’s residents every day.
In this episode of Behind the Meter, we explore how the state prepares for, responds to, and recovers from widespread power outages caused by storms, wind, and ice.
Host Mike Byrne is joined by two experts from the Michigan Public Service Commission: Julie Baldwin, Manager of the Energy Operations Division, and Julie Ginevan, Energy Emergency Planning Specialist in the Energy Security Section. Together, they break down how utilities plan for emergencies, the protocols followed during major outage events, and the role of the MPSC in ensuring a safe, reliable, and resilient energy system. Listeners will gain insight into the behind-the-scenes coordination that happens before, during, and after a weather disaster, and what’s being done to improve Michigan’s response and recovery in the face of a changing climate.
Severe Weather Resources:
Preparing for an Emergency: https://www.michigan.gov/mpsc/consumer/emergency-preparedness
Preparing for and Responding to Power Outages: https://www.michigan.gov/mpsc/consumer/be-informed/preparing-for-and-responding-to-power-outages
Customer Outage History: https://www.michigan.gov/mpsc/consumer/electricity/customer-outage-history
Downed Power Line Safety: https://www.michigan.gov/mpsc/-/media/Project/Websites/mpsc/consumer/Storm-Power-Outage-Preparedness-Guide/Downed-Power-Line-Ssafety.jpg?rev=2dc5d9c760c1487da3c07691f20bbebf
Power Outage Credits: https://www.michigan.gov/mpsc/-/media/Project/Websites/mpsc/consumer/Storm-Power-Outage-Preparedness-Guide/Web_Power_Outage_Credit_Are_You_Eligible–3-22-23.pdf?rev=9003b70455e04b049143cbbd112fdd74
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