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“Kroger has experience with the Michigan (Electric Choice) program, and with operations in 40 states, is familiar with similar measures in other states. It appears that Michigan’s Electric Choice has not provided consumers with any real and effective rate and service choices, and may be serving as a disincentive to the construction and operation of the base load power plants needed to provide long-term service reliability.” -- Denis E. George, Corporate Energy Manager, Kroger |  |
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“Our company did indeed give Electric Choice a try. We were wooed with a low introductory price, but when it came to contract renewal time, I could not even get them to submit a quote. Our company depends entirely upon electricity for power. I cannot afford to run our business with an energy provider who is here for me today, but not for tomorrow.” -- Dennis C. Palmiter, President, Sun Steel Treating, Inc. |
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“Michigan’s experiment with Electric Choice has failed. I am uncertain of my pricing and the promised stable prices have been volatile at best. I fully support re-introduction of full regulation as both a business owner and consumer.” -- Tarik S. Daoud, Chairman, Al Long Ford |
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“We urge our legislators to consider the long-term effect of Electric Choice and to make change. As it stands, we don’t think Electric Choice will ever have a positive impact on price or service.” -- Anthony Nader, Facilities Director, Budco |
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“Michigan needs certainty for its electric pricing. Electric Choice has not delivered on its promise and it has created problems for Michigan.” -- Frederick P. Dillingham, Executive Director, Economic Development Council of Livingston County. |
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“The fallout of PA 141 has the potential to negatively impact new development and in turn economic development in general for Michigan. To address the need for adequate, long-term supplies of affordable power, the City of Livonia supports re[pealing or significantly reforming the Michigan Electric Choice Program.” -- Jeffery A. Bryant, Economic Development Director, City of Livonia |
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I and many businesspeople have been watching the debate over Michigan’s energy future for some time. Mostly we see statements from power marketers who urge policy makers not to change Michigan’s Electric Choice Program. … They do not speak for all Michigan businesses. As both a residential and business electricity customer, I have not experienced the cost reduction that Electric Choice was supposed to have promoted.” -- Peter Wong, President and CEO, Roy Smith Company |
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