Michigan League of Conservation Voters calls out utilities for $156K+ in political campaign spending
An environmental organization advocating for affordable energy is calling out Michigan’s largest utility companies, arguing that their donations to politicians on both sides of the aisle have helped them skirt accountability for the quality of their services.
In its analysis of the most recent campaign finance filings with the state of Michigan, the Michigan League of Conservation Voters noted that Consumers Energy and DTE Energy collectively donated $156,760 to state lawmakers between Jan. 1 and April 20.
Consumers Energy, which provides electric and gas service to 6.8 million residents across the state’s Lower Peninsula, donated $74,510 to lawmakers’ campaigns. DTE Energy, which provides electric service to 2.3 million customers in southeast Michigan and gas to 1.4 million customers, donated $82,250.
Overall, 60% of Michigan lawmakers, including 21 out of the 30 members serving on the House and Senate energy committees, received donations from the two monopoly utilities, according to the league.
https://michiganadvance.com/2026/05/01/michigan-league-of-conservation-voters-calls-out-utilities-for-156k-in-political-campaign-spending/